Integrative Somatic therapist
in Oregon & Colorado
Explore Deep Healing and Lasting Change with
Integrative Individual Therapy
A deeply personalized approach that blends EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, SSP, RRP, and Integrative mental health-informed care, designed to heal both body and mind.
Are you ready to conquer anxiety, heal from past wounds, and embrace lasting well-being?
Integrative Individual Therapy combines evidence-based practices like traditional talk therapy with holistic, somatic techniques to address both mind and body. This personalized, trauma-informed approach helps you uncover and release deep-rooted patterns, fostering emotional balance and resilience.
The Science of Integrative Therapy: How It Supports Transformation
Integrative therapy leverages a combination of cognitive, emotional, and somatic practices to create lasting change. Techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic experiencing help uncover and heal the root causes of your distress. By addressing both the emotional and physiological aspects of your experiences, this approach promotes deeper, faster healing.
For clients looking to accelerate their progress, I also offer specialized tools like the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and EMDR Intensives. These interventions target the nervous system and unresolved trauma, helping you break free from long-standing patterns more quickly than traditional weekly therapy.
Is Integrative Therapy Right for You?
You may benefit from this approach if:
Are navigating major life transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth challenges
Want to address the root causes of your struggles through a comprehensive, mind-body approach
Are curious about how nutrition and lifestyle impact your mental health and want to explore the role of Integrative Nutrition, informed by the teachings of Dr. Leslie Korn, to support your healing
Struggle with anxiety, stress, or trauma that feels overwhelming or stuck in your body
Experience emotional or physical challenges like fatigue, digestive issues, or chronic pain, and want to explore the connection between your mental and physical health
Feel disconnected from your authentic self and are seeking a deeper sense of balance and well-being
Want to accelerate your healing journey through somatics
If any of these resonate, integrative therapy could be the key to unlocking the lasting transformation you’ve been searching for.
Why it works:
This isn’t just talk therapy. The mind and body are deeply connected, and healing requires an integrative, tailored approach. Whether through trauma reprocessing, nervous system regulation, or embodied movement, I’ll guide you to the practices that foster real, lasting change.
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Achieving balance, connection, and lasting well-being are possible.
Integrative Mental Health Therapy offers a holistic approach to healing by addressing the mind, body, and lifestyle. Through personalized techniques, including somatic practices, nutrition, and evidence-based therapies, this approach helps you reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, and create space for deeper emotional connection. Together, we’ll work to empower you to live with greater ease, resilience, and authenticity.
I specialize in helping women overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their authentic selves. My services also include group therapy to strengthen relationships, a sense of community and connection.
As a Licensed & Certified Integrative Mental Health Therapist, I offer a unique blend of traditional and holistic techniques. In addition to being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Somatic Healing and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP); all proven methods for healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. I incorporate Integrative Nutrition and other approaches that influence mental health. Drawing from training from Dr. Leslie Korn, I review the impact of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle habits on mental well-being to provide a truly comprehensive healing experience.
To further support your journey, I integrate modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Aromatherapy, Breathwork, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (M-CBT), and Yoga.
My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, somatic intensives, or group therapy, I’ll create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work to reduce anxiety, silence your inner critic, improve relationships, and achieve lasting emotional and physical well-being.
WHAT TO EXPECT.
Personalized, Holistic Therapy Tailored to Your Needs
Why Choose Hidden Trails for Integrative Therapy?
About the founder
I’m Ashley Vande Slunt, LMFT (she/her), a Certified Integrative Mental Health Therapist with a passion for helping women heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
I offer a unique blend of evidence-based practices like EMDR and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), Somatic Experiencing with holistic approaches such as IFS, EFT, CBT, DBT, Mental wellness impacted by Nutrition, as well as Breathwork and Yoga. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach integrates somatic and mind-body techniques, which research shows can be highly effective in addressing trauma and anxiety. We will explore the root causes of your challenges through a mix of talk therapy and somatic practices. By working with both the body and the mind, we tap into the nervous system to release stored emotional pain and build resilience. This allows for deeper healing and faster progress, helping you move beyond emotional blocks and achieve lasting change.
If you’re ready for a compassionate, results-driven approach tailored to your unique journey, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
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GETTING STARTED IS EASY
Step 01
Let’s connect! We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and how integrative therapy can support your journey.
Step 02
Together, we’ll develop a tailored approach that combines traditional and holistic techniques to meet your unique needs.
Step 03
Start your sessions and take meaningful steps toward lasting emotional and physical well-being.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Embrace growth, healing, and the best version of you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some of the most common questions that I get about therapy with me.
If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help.
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While traditional therapy often focuses on thoughts and emotions, integrative therapy takes a more comprehensive approach. In addition to talk therapy, it explores how factors like nutrition, stress, and physical health impact your mental well-being. By addressing these interconnected areas, integrative therapy helps you achieve deeper, longer-lasting results.
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Holistic therapy addresses your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In addition to evidence-based talk therapy, I incorporate tools like mindfulness, EFT, yoga/somatic and or breathwork, and even integrative nutrition to support your healing journey. This comprehensive approach helps you achieve balance and resilience in all areas of your life.
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Yes, integrative therapy acknowledges the connection between mental and physical health. Techniques like somatic experiencing and mindfulness help address the body’s role in storing stress and trauma. Additionally, we explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional patterns may contribute to physical symptoms, offering holistic solutions to improve your overall well-being.
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Anxiety, depression, or trauma
Chronic stress or burnout
Chronic pain, digestive issues, or other stress-related physical symptoms
Life transitions or personal growth challenges
Disconnection from their authentic self
If you’re seeking a more holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, integrative mental health can provide the support you need.
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Integrative Nutrition, informed by Dr. Leslie Korn’s teachings, looks at how food, supplements, and lifestyle impact your mental health. Together, we’ll explore dietary patterns that may be influencing your mood, energy, and emotional well-being, creating personalized recommendations to support your healing journey.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness and Breathwork
Aromatherapy and Yoga
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
These techniques work together to address both the emotional and physical aspects of your mental health.
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The timeline for healing varies from person to person. Some clients notice improvements in their emotional and physical well-being within a few sessions, while others may experience gradual progress over time. For those seeking faster results, EMDR Intensives or SSP can be powerful tools to accelerate the healing process.
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I offer online therapy to anyone living in Oregon or Colorado.
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I accept In-Network and Out-Of-Network insurance benefits for individual sessions.
Insurance for in-network services is through Alma and I am credentialed with: UnitedHealthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Aetna, UMR, Oscar, UHC Student Resources, AllSavers UHC, Meritain, Nippon, United Healthcare Shared Services, Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna, Surest (Formerly Bind), Health Plans Inc., UnitedHealthcare Global, Optum Live & Work Well (EAP), Christian Brothers Services - Aetna, Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna, Trustmark Health Benefits - Cigna, Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna, Health Scope - Aetna as well as an Out-of-Network provider.Out-Of-Network: I also work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions.
If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year.
You can sign up using this link:
https://app.mentaya.com/register?p=TrvlSiKpYW4V7Cr1hsWp
SSP and Intensives are not covered by insurance.