
About High Rockies Counseling
Building a Compassionate Team to Support Your Healing Journey
High Rockies Counseling is dedicated to expanding our compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and families throughout Colorado. We are in the process of building a team of skilled clinicians who share our values of excellence, integrity, and trauma-informed care. Whether you are seeking therapy for personal growth, overcoming mental health blocks, or integrating faith with your mental health journey, we look forward to serving you with a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your needs
Gina Porter, LPC
Focused On The Relationship
Going to therapy takes courage, energy, time, and effort. Opening up to a complete stranger can be intimidating especially if there have been relational wounds in your past. I recognize and understand these fears myself, which is why one of my main goals is to provide a safe and compassionate environment for clients. In the words of John Maxwell, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”. My goal is to focus on the relationship and build trust with clients so that they are able to open up and allow me to help guide them in their process of healing.
My Therapeutic Approach
In my experience as a therapist, I have found that I work well with high-achievers, Type A personalities, perfectionists, people-pleasers, peak performers, athletes, and professionals. I enjoy helping individuals find purpose and work through issues that may be blocking them from the life they want. There may be times in sessions that I am more straight-forward and will use gentle confrontation during therapy to help point out thoughts or behaviors that are preventing you from growth. This can be a challenging part about therapy, but it is often one of the most powerful moments as it can lead to great breakthroughs and increase momentum in your healing journey. My goal is to always prioritize the therapeutic relationship while also challenging unhelpful thoughts or belief systems. I also love to laugh and I have a sense of humor, which can be helpful at times throughout therapy when used appropriately.
Professional Counseling For Anxiety, Depression, And More
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (License #0020943) in the state of Colorado. I graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am also EMDR trained, which is a modality of therapy used specifically for trauma and PTSD. My clinical background includes working with men and women of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, meaning and purpose, and life transitions. I have counseled those battling homelessness, substance use, and addictions. Additionally, I have experience in inpatient mental health, working with adults and adolescents and treating a wide variety of mental health issues through group work. I have experience using Christian, faith-based interventions in counseling sessions for those interested in faith integration.
Jayme Pratz, Admin Assistant
Jayme is a talented individual with a background in psychology and marketing who assists with many of the tasks around the office. She helps with general communications with clients, billing, scheduling, marketing, and more.
Jayme enjoys many adventures in her spare time, mostly outdoors. She also enjoys crafting and spending time with her kids. Her greatest joy is helping people and animals in the community.
”Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” Brené Brown.