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Ernestine Tennefos, LPCC
New Mexico
LPCC counselor - trauma and parenting
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Ernestine
Ernestine Tennefos is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addictive behaviors, anger, low self-esteem, and other life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on noticing thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying different ways to respond. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with skills and steps people can use between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and rebuild daily habits. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, emotionally-focused ideas to look at relationship patterns, and mindfulness techniques to manage stress and strong feelings.
Ernestine aims to help people develop coping skills for everyday problems. She works on concrete strategies for parenting challenges, reducing anxiety, managing anger, and handling grief. Progress is measured by what a person can do differently day to day.
She practices in New Mexico and offers services in English. Before scheduling, people are encouraged to confirm current session options and formats. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online workflow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ernestine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps such as tracking patterns, practicing short behavioral experiments, and building routines that reduce anxiety and stress.She also draws on client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused ideas. Client-centered methods mean the therapist listens and reflects to clarify what matters most to the person. Emotionally-focused work looks at how reactions show up in relationships and helps people try different responses in interactions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences and adjust those methods over time based on what helps most.
The therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some session styles can be useful when quieter surroundings, less bandwidth, or a shorter check-in is needed, but confirm the exact formats offered before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on clear steps. She emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new responses, and building everyday skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in New Mexico and she practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
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.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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