Meet the Team
Gina Porter, LPC
Gina is the owner of High Rockies Counseling and enjoys working with high-achievers, perfectionists, chronic people-pleasers, athletes, and professionals. Gina is passionate about helping individuals find purpose and work through issues that may be blocking them from the life they want. She is experienced in helping clients work through trauma and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Gina works with clients to grow their resilience and increase self-confidence.
Professional Counseling For Anxiety, Depression, And More
Gina works with men and women of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, meaning and purpose, and life transitions. Gina is passionate about personal growth for not only her clients, but herself too. In her time outside of the office, Gina enjoys adventuring with her family, hiking in the mountains, camping, and cold-plunging in local rivers and lakes.
LPC Supervision
Gina is now a Licensed Professional Counselor supervisor in the state of Colorado. If you are interested in clinical supervision, please reach out to learn more.
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHP+, Medicaid, United, UMR
Nastya May, LPCC
Nastya May is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in Colorado. With a background in education and a deep compassion for helping others, Nastya brings valuable experience into her work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and body image concerns.
Nastya meets each client with authenticity, respect, warmth, and empathy. Nastya uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and feminist therapy—especially when supporting individuals impacted by abuse, trauma, or societal pressures. She believes in helping clients externalize their struggles, recognizing that current difficulties often reflect what has happened to them, not what’s wrong with them.
Nastya supports individuals’ healing journeys by facilitating a safe space in which they can understand more about who they are, what they value most, and learn how to overcome challenges.
When she's not in session, Nastya enjoys hiking Colorado’s Rainbow Trail with her two dogs (and sometimes her cat, too!), gardening, practicing yoga, and getting lost in a good mystery audiobook
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHP+, Medicaid, United, UMR
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. Jayme plays a key role in the operations of High Rockies Counseling, helping with many day-to-day tasks and business growth. Jayme assists 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.
Location
245 E Rainbow Blvd, Suite 12
Salida, CO, 81201
ADA Accessible
Office Phone
(719) 239-0747