- Client-centered care
- Trauma and parenting
- Practical skills
About Ernestine
Ernestine Tennefos is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience based in New Mexico. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks English and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Ernestine builds sessions around a client-centered approach, inviting people to talk through what matters most to them. She listens without judgment and adapts the pace to each person’s needs. She blends practical tools with emotional support so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Her work also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and gently test different reactions. Emotionally-focused methods are used when relationship or intimacy wounds need attention, helping people notice patterns and express feelings more clearly. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce stress and increase present-moment calm.
Ernestine describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set goals and checks in about what is or isn’t working. That way the plan can change as progress happens.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs. Sessions are arranged according to therapist availability and may vary by location and subscription terms.
How her approaches translate to online care
Ernestine uses client-centered work to create a space where people can speak openly and guide the pace of sessions. This approach emphasizes listening and tailoring each meeting to what the person needs, which can fit well into online conversations that focus on the client's priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT methods work well for anxiety, stress, and coping skills because they offer clear steps people can practice between sessions. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship patterns or intimacy concerns need attention, helping people name emotions and adjust how they connect with others.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which combination of methods to try. Adjustments can be made as therapy continues so the plan stays useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel, and it can allow for shorter check-ins or meetings without video when that suits someone better. Many people find the flexibility helpful for keeping regular momentum with their goals.
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 Ernestine address?
She supports people dealing 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 therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that prioritizes listening and adapting to each person's pace and preferences.
What kinds of therapeutic methods does she use?
Her approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices to meet different needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.