High Alpine Counseling LLC

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.

09/18/2025

The Feelings Wheel is such a helpful tool when feeling stuck and you’re just not quite sure what you’re feeling. Next time you’re able to identify your current emotion, take it one step further and ask yourself where that’s showing up in your body.

Save this for the next time you need it!!

09/17/2025

Your brain is not fixed - it’s constantly reshaping itself! This is called NEUROPLASTICITY, and it means healing and growth are always possible.

So what are brain-changing exercises?

By regulating your nervous system and activating your vagus nerve, you can rewire your brain for safety, calm, and resilience.

Here are some simple vagal toning practices you can try:
✨Slow, deep belly breathing (especially exhaling longer than you inhale)
✨Gentle humming or singing
✨Splashing your face with cold water
✨Light movement like yoga, stretching, or walking
✨Social connection like laughter, eye contact, and safe conversations
✨Listening to calming music
✨Grounding practices like orienting to your environment

Therapy supports this process by creating space and tools for your nervous system to feel safe - so your brain can heal 🤍

09/09/2025

New Blog Post!

When it comes to mental health, many people think of the mind and body as separate. But the truth is, they’re deeply connected. How we feel emotionally affects our bodies, and how our bodies respond can shape our emotions and behaviors. One powerful framework that explains this connection is Polyv...

08/21/2025

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08/20/2025

When we’re triggered, our body often knows it before our mind does. The key is the gently guide your nervous system back to safety.

Healing isn’t about avoiding triggers - it’s about learning how to return to regulation. Your body can be a powerful resource in calming and grounding you. 🌱

08/07/2025

Healing isn’t linear and it isn’t one size fits all. It’s a process that can take many different forms, including ups and downs. Be patient with yourself. You are entering new territory and learning along the way 🤍

08/06/2025

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...

07/30/2025

Brainspotting is a gentle but powerful way to process trauma, anxiety, and stuck emotional patterns. It helps you go beyond words—accessing the deeper brain and body systems where trauma lives.

If talk therapy hasn’t been enough… if you feel like something’s still stuck even after years of work… Brainspotting might be what you’ve been looking for.

✨ Where you look affects how you feel. Let’s help your brain find its own path to healing.

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🔁 DM me if you’re curious about trying Brainspotting in therapy.

07/29/2025

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07/24/2025

July 24th is International Self-Care Day!
Self-care is so important, but often overlooked, both because there is a belief that self-care is selfish or that we don’t have time.

First of all, self-care is NOT selfish. It’s necessary to prevent burnout and is what actually allows us to continue showing up for others. You can’t pour from an empty glass!

Secondly, self-care does not have to be a grand, time consuming act. Self-care is done in the little things throughout the day too. Even slowing down and noticing your breath is a form of self-care.

These are a few of the things I do on a daily and weekly basis. I encourage you to find the little things that work for you. You deserve it 🤍

Comment below what you did for self-care today!!