- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
About Ernestine
Ernestine Tennefos is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice is grounded in clear, practical conversation and steady support for everyday problems.
Ernestine uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on naming difficult feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that feel manageable. She encourages direct talk about what’s causing strain and what the person wants to be different.
Her style is straightforward. She listens, reflects back what she hears, and checks in about what’s useful. When CBT tools or mindfulness exercises fit the moment, she will introduce them and explain how to use them between sessions.
Ernestine aims to help people sort through painful memories and daily stresses so they can make clearer decisions. She works at a steady pace and adjusts the approach as needs change. People considering therapy are guided to a first session by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a meeting.
Sessions are arranged through the platform flow described at booking. Prospective clients in New Mexico can expect work that focuses on feelings, behavior, and practical next steps rather than on labels or quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and respond to strong emotions that repeat in relationships or daily life. It focuses on feelings and the interaction patterns those feelings create, which can be useful for grief, intimacy issues, and recurring conflict.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person’s lead, mirrors what is said, and asks clarifying questions so people feel understood and can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers straightforward techniques to change thinking and behavior, useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. Ernestine will work collaboratively to decide whether EFT, CBT, or client-centered methods fit best based on the client’s goals and preferences. That choice can shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a regular routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises such as emotion-focused conversations, CBT homework, and mindfulness practices to an online setting so therapy connects with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and conversational. She listens, reflects what she hears, and introduces practical tools when they fit.
How much experience does she have?
Ernestine has 15 years of professional experience working with people on the kinds of issues listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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