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

Stacie Burgess

Executive Director, Equine Specialist, Trauma Recovery Specialist

Natural Lifemanship Trained

CPS, Tier 2 Trained

EAGALA Certified

Incorporating 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.

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Alexis Brown "Lexy"

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:

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IS THIS YOU?

LISCENSED THERAPIST

We are looking for 2-3 more licensed therapists to join our team. If you are interested in doing some part time equine assisted trauma-focused work please reach out!

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Our Equine Partners

Louie

13 year old Andalusian Gelding

Louie is Nadias son and was made for this work. He is so incredibly good at it; he loves connecting with people

SD Emma

14 Year Gypsy Cob

Emma's bio

Little James Brown

2015 American Miniature Horse

Brown came to us from Ally Sisco of Sutter Creek Drum Horses. He was pretty full of pony power (adorably feral) when he arrived and we have largely just allowed him to connect with people at his pace. Just this last year or two he has decided he REALLY likes this connection work! Where he once avoided much interaction with people, preferring to graze and hang with his buddies, he is now right up at the gait with Louie and Emma asking to come join us in sessions!