CHI: Cascadia Healing & Integration
Equine-Assisted Trauma Therapy
Cascadia Healing & Integration is a nonprofit organization offering experiential trauma therapy with an emphasis on utilizing equine-assisted programming. Our approach integrates the healing power of horses with professional therapy and skills building to provide a unique and effective treatment for individuals recovering from trauma. We are committed to creating a comforting and supportive environment for our clients, prioritizing their felt sense of safety and their individual healing journey.
At CHI, we are dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of our clients. Our experienced team of professionals is committed to delivering personalized therapy plans tailored to each individual's unique needs. Whether you are seeking equine-assisted therapy or specialized trauma treatment, we are here to support you in your journey towards healing and resilience.
Our Team
Executive Director, Equine Specialist, Trauma Recovery Specialist
Natural Lifemanship Trained
CPS, Tier 2 Trained
EAGALA Certified
Incorporating Neural-sequential Model of Therapy and Polyvagal Theory
Stacie is a lifelong horse person with decades of experience in the horse industry. Her work centers on the deep connection between humans and horses and the powerful impact that connected relationships can have on healing and growth. This path led her to become a professional life skills trainer, trauma recovery specialist, & equine psychotherapy facilitator.
Working alongside her equine partners—and, when appropriate, licensed therapists—Stacie helps clients of all ages build self-regulation, healthier relationships, and new patterns that better support their lives. She believes horses play a unique role in this work due to their sensitivity, presence, and authenticity, offering clear, nonjudgmental feedback that helps people better understand themselves and how they relate to the world.
LCSW
Natural Lifemanship Trained
Lexy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years experience, including extensive work in addiction support. As someone with lived experience of addiction, she brings both professional training and personal understanding to her work. Lexy is deeply passionate about supporting people in finding their way into and through recovery.
Lexy often works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, challenges with food and body image, struggles with low self esteem, and confidence.
Lexy's approach is authentic, relational, and non-judgmental. She believes her clients are the experts in their own lives and carry deep wisdom. Lexy believes her role is to create a space where you feel safe, accepted, and free to show up exactly as you are.
If traditional talk therapy hasn’t felt like the right fit, equine-assisted psychotherapy may offer something different. Working with horses allows us to step outside of words and explore connection, regulation, and awareness in new ways. Lexy would be happy to share more about this approach during a consultation call. You can connect with Lexy here:
LICENSED THERAPIST
We are looking for 2-3 more licensed therapists to join our team. If you are a licensed therapist in Oregon, interested in somatic approachers and in doing some part time equine assisted trauma-focused work please reach out!
Our Equine Partners
Photo credit: © Karen McClymonds
Louie
2012 Andalusian Gelding
SD Emma
2012 Gypsy Cob
Little James Brown
2015 American Miniature Horse
Former Herd Members
Donna fan Bonney View "Donna"
2015 Friesian Mare
Support Team
Volunteer!
Volunteers are a vital part of creating a safe, welcoming space where people and horses can do meaningful healing work. We rely on compassionate, dependable volunteers to help care for horses, support group activities, assist with barn and property tasks and lend professional skills when needed. If you want to make a real difference, be a part of a heart-centered community, and see lives change up close, this is a powerful way to give back. Volunteers share their time & talents to help healing happen- one relationship at a time.
We are looking for help in the following areas:
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Daily barn chores
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Periodic project help
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Grant writing
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Building obstacles
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On call handyperson
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Fundraising hosts
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Social media friends
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Equine bodywork practitioners
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Horse groomers
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Tack cleaners, organizers, and resellers
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Tack donation coordinator
