Ernestine Tennefos helps people facing trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
01About Ernestine
Ernestine Tennefos helps people facing trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She guides clients through life changes and the daily strain of stress. Ernestine is identified as LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she brings 15 years of experience to her work.
She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Ernestine keeps the room direct and compassionate so worries can be named and worked on together. Her approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools. That means she listens to what matters most to the person and then uses thought-and-action strategies to reduce distress.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help calm the body and refocus attention. When relationship or intimacy issues come up, she uses emotionally-focused ideas to map how interactions affect feelings and behavior. That helps people recognize patterns and try different responses.
For parenting concerns, she supports parents in managing stress and setting clearer boundaries. Ernestine draws on a decade and a half of practice in New Mexico. She offers straightforward coaching on coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem solving.
The emphasis is on small, concrete changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning.
02Credentials
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH0153271 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1215177589 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ernestine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Methods Ernestine names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Ernestine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Ernestine uses client-centered methods that put the person's concerns first, creating space to talk and be heard. That approach helps people shape goals and decide which strategies feel right for them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will help clients decide if client-centered listening, CBT, or a mix fits their goals and comfort level. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on how each person responds and what they want to achieve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options let people connect from different locations and on varied schedules while working through trauma, parenting stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ernestine address?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on open conversation and practical steps that people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in New Mexico.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the credential LPCC and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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