Aleyna Porreca, MS, LPCC, AAT — Therapy in Steamboat Springs

Aleyna Porreca

MS, LPCC, AAT

In person & online
Free 15-minute consultation
Now accepting new clients

Hi, I'm Aleyna.

If you've made it here — to reading therapist bios — part of you is already motivated to pursue growth and change, even if you aren't sure yet what that looks like. I believe no one is exempt from that potential, and my passion lies in helping people draw on their own curiosity, compassion, and effort.

Rather than asking "What's wrong with me?", I help clients explore a more useful question:

"Why does this make sense?"

Together, we'll explore the patterns and behaviors that developed to help you survive, understand what they're protecting, and practice new ways of relating to yourself and others. I believe healing happens when we can become more authentic without sacrificing connection — and more connected without abandoning ourselves.

How I work

My role isn't to judge or fix you, but to help you cultivate a deeper curiosity about yourself and your experiences. My work is body-aware and grounded in current understanding of how trauma and the nervous system work — collaborative, compassionate, and paced to what feels right for you.

I hold an M.S. in Clinical Counseling from Prescott College with an emphasis in somatic (body-based) counseling, and I draw on a blend of approaches:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Somatic therapy Attachment theory Mindfulness Trauma-focused care Flash Technique NADA acutherapy

Who I help

I specialize in helping people heal the impacts of trauma while navigating the things that bring them to therapy in the first place. I welcome clients of all identities, relationships, and backgrounds — this is an affirming, judgment-free space.

Trauma & PTSD Anxiety & stress Relationship challenges Identity exploration Life transitions Substance use LGBTQ+ affirming Poly & ENM aware Sex-positive

Aleyna's warm, comfortable counseling office in Steamboat Springs

A comfortable place to land · Steamboat Springs

What to expect

Reaching out can be the hardest part, so I try to make the first step easy. We'll start with a free 15-minute consultation — a low-key chance to hear what's bringing you in, ask me anything, and get a feel for whether we're a good fit. There's no pressure to commit.

Our first full session is mostly about getting to know you and what you're hoping for. From there we move at a pace that feels right to you — there's no script and nothing you have to share before you're ready. My role is to be curious alongside you, not to judge or fix.

Over time, we'll notice the patterns that once helped you survive, understand what they're protecting, and gently practice new ways of relating to yourself and others. You set the direction; I'll help you find the footing.

Practice at a glance

Sessions

In person & online (telehealth)

Location

1169 Hilltop Pkwy #206A
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Fee

$120 per session · sliding scale available

Clients

Individuals, couples & groups · teens to elders

Consultation

Free 15 minutes, no pressure

Credentials

MS, LPCC, AAT · Licensed in Colorado

Questions you might have

How do we get started?

The easiest first step is a free 15-minute consultation. You can book a time directly or send me an email, and we'll find a moment to talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.

Do you offer online sessions, or only in person?

Both. I see clients in person in Steamboat Springs and online via secure telehealth. Online sessions are available to clients located in Colorado. [Aleyna to confirm any additional states.]

What does it cost? Do you take insurance?

Sessions are $120, and a limited number of sliding-scale spots are available if cost is a barrier — just ask.

[Aleyna to confirm: whether you accept insurance, and whether you provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.]

What kinds of things do you help with?

I specialize in the impacts of trauma, and I often work with anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, and substance use concerns. I welcome clients of all identities, relationships, and backgrounds.

How long are sessions, and how often will we meet?

Most clients meet weekly to start, and we adjust as you go. [Aleyna to confirm typical session length, e.g. 50 minutes.]

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Life happens — just give me as much notice as you can. [Aleyna to confirm cancellation policy, e.g. 24 or 48 hours' notice.]