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- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Ernestine
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in New Mexico with 15 years of experience, Ernestine Tennefos helps people facing trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Ernestine keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She focuses on listening first, then helping people identify patterns that cause distress. Sessions are conversational and aim to teach skills that can be used between meetings.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace and perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs how she works with attachment and close relationships, and Mindfulness Therapy adds simple practices to reduce reactivity.
Ernestine emphasizes collaboration. She and the client set goals together and check progress regularly. The work often includes short exercises, skill-building, and talking through specific situations that cause worry or conflict.
She practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Ernestine uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what the client brings to each session, following their concerns and reflecting what they say. This helps when someone needs a calm space to sort through difficult feelings and decide next steps.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT work in sessions includes short exercises and homework that target anxiety, stress, anger, and some addiction-related patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ernestine collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping. The client’s needs guide whether sessions focus more on skills, emotion processing, or present-moment awareness.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a quick strategy or skill review is needed, and it reduces the need to commute to an appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, collaborative style that emphasizes listening first and then teaching practical skills to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Ernestine has 15 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.