High Alpine Counseling LLC

02/05/2026

EMDR and Brainspotting get talked about like they’re the same thing… but they’re more like cousins than twins.

Both help the nervous system process trauma and anxiety - just in different ways.
One is more structured. One is more body-led.
Neither is “better”, it’s about what YOUR system needs.

Knowing what is best for you is part of the work we do together 🤍

01/30/2026

https://www.highalpinecounseling.com/post/emdr-vs-brainspotting-what-s-the-difference-and-which-one-is-right-for-you

Explore the difference between EMDR and Brainspotting and learn which approach might be best for you your goals.

12/11/2025

The Holidays can bring joy… and also overwhelm, old emotional patterns, sensory overload, and nervous system fatigue.

If this season feels heavier than usual, you’re not alone. Your body might simply be responding to stress, past experiences, or disrupted routines - and that’s valid.

Here are a few ways to care for yourself over the next few weeks:
🌲 Slow your pace
🌲 Ground through your senses
🌲 Prepare gentle boundaries
🌲 Take micro-moments to regulate
🌲 Protect your energy and rest often

You’re allowed to create a holiday rhythm that supports your mental health - even if it looks different from others’ expectations.

If you want support navigating stress, anxiety, trauma responses, or family dynamics this season, I’m here.

High Alpine Counseling • Trauma-informed therapy in Colorado
📍Centennial • Greenwood Village • Parker • Highlands Ranch • Denver
💻 Virtual sessions available
🔗 Link in bio to schedule

12/08/2025

Today’s positive affirmation 🤍

11/13/2025

Quote of the day 🤍

The power of gratitude!

11/04/2025

As the days grow shorter and colder, many people notice a dip in energy, motivation, and mood — what we often call seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

This is your reminder that there’s nothing “wrong” with you for feeling this way — your body and nervous system are responding to real shifts in light, temperature, and rhythm.

✨ The good news: there are ways to gently support yourself through it.
Light exposure, body movement, connection, and somatic grounding practices can help you reconnect to your energy and sense of safety through the season.

You don’t have to push through alone — therapy can offer space to regulate your nervous system, explore emotional patterns, and build resilience for the darker months.

At High Alpine Counseling, I help clients work with their bodies and nervous systems to find balance, healing, and hope — no matter the season. 🤍

10/31/2025

https://www.highalpinecounseling.com/post/what-is-brainspotting-therapy-a-deep-healing-approach-for-trauma-anxiety-and-more

When we go through something painful or stressful, sometimes the memory of that event gets “stuck” in our bodies and nervous systems. Even if we try to forget it or move on, we might still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. That’s where Brainspotting comes in.Brainspotting is a powerf...

10/29/2025

You can’t think your way out of a feeling. You have to feel it, both emotionally AND physically.

Try pausing, sitting with your feeling, and being curious about how it’s showing up in your body. Once you’ve allowed yourself to sit with, gently move into a self soothing or grounding exercise that meets your current needs.

10/21/2025

Quote of the day 🤍
From the one and only

10/16/2025

Your nervous system is the foundation of how you experience the world — and it’s capable of incredible healing. 🌿

Through Polyvagal Theory, we learn how the body communicates safety, danger, or shutdown — and how to gently guide it back to balance.

Vagal toning practices can help you regulate stress, build resilience, and feel more grounded day-to-day.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

Today is a reminder that mental health is health.
You deserve support, rest, connection, and healing - not just survival.

Every person deserves access to care, compassion, and understanding — no matter where they are on their journey.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself:
✨ How’s my nervous system feeling?
✨ What do I need more (or less) of right now?
✨ How can I show myself a bit more gentleness today?

Small steps toward awareness and regulation create powerful change — both within us and in the world around us. 🤍

09/18/2025

High Alpine Counseling offers individual therapy to teens and adults. In-person sessions are available in Centennial, CO, and virtual services are available for all of Colorado.

Jess Hadford-Crook, owner and therapist at High Alpine Counseling is a trauma based therapist trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, and other mindfulness and somatic approaches.

Currently accepting new clients! Follow link in bio to learn more.