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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Laurissa
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in New Mexico with eight years of clinical experience, Laurissa Bustillos focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family-related issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Laurissa introduces herself in a straightforward way. She treats people as experts on their own lives and works alongside them. Early meetings clarify what feels stuck and what the person wants to change. From there she helps set practical steps to try between sessions.
Her session style emphasizes listening first and asking focused questions. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Laurissa also draws on motivational interviewing when people face ambivalence about change. Solution-focused techniques are used to map small, concrete goals that can be practiced right away. These methods aim to make progress feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
People seeking support for parenting concerns, grief, or issues tied to identity can expect a direct, collaborative approach. She will work with each person to choose strategies that fit their daily life. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors in a practical way. It helps identify unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and track small changes over time. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple practices to notice present-moment experience and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for anxiety and stress.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk through what methods fit a person's goals and preferences and adjust as needed. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use behavioral experiments, simple mindfulness practices, and structured CBT homework in remote sessions to keep work practical and focused.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, parenting, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience is there?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and with a range of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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