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ET Portrait of Ernestine Tennefos

Ernestine Tennefos

Compassionate, pragmatic support for lasting change

LPCC New Mexico

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ernestine

Ernestine Tennefos is an LPCC based in New Mexico who supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience, she focuses on creating an open atmosphere where clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Ernestine encourages clients to take the first step and acknowledges the courage it can take to begin therapy.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered care, emotionally focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to address both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns. Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical skills alongside exploration of emotion and attachment dynamics.

Ernestine aims to help clients develop clearer coping tools, improved communication, and greater emotional resilience while tailoring methods to each person’s situation and goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work

Ernestine frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and practical homework. She also draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, offering empathic listening and support that helps people feel heard and understood while they explore personal goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ernestine works collaboratively to determine what methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches over time and invites feedback so the work stays aligned with what the client finds helpful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from home or other locations, adapt communication style to what feels most useful, and maintain momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ernestine commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines empathy with practical skill building, emphasizing collaboration and a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore emotions and try new strategies.
What is her background and experience level?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care to support people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC with the credential listed as NM LPCC CCMH0153271 and she practices in New Mexico.
In which language can I work with her and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English