Ernestine Tennefos

Ernestine Tennefos is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 15 years of experience in New Mexico. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. She aims to make the first step feel doable and acknowledges that reaching out takes courage.

Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really feel. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce distress and handle upsetting moments so daily life feels more manageable.

Ernestine blends several methods to fit each person’s needs. She draws from client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what matters to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationship feelings and intimacy are central concerns, and mindfulness practices support managing stress and strong emotions.

She works at a pace the person sets and prioritizes concrete skills alongside emotional work. Many people leave sessions with clear steps they can use between meetings. The goal is steady progress toward better coping and clearer relationships.

Ernestine practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. If you want to get started, follow the site's Start Therapy process to complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on her availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Ernestine uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. That approach focuses on acceptance, reflection, and helping people find their own solutions, which can be helpful for building trust and exploring difficult feelings online.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT offers clear exercises and homework that translate well to virtual sessions, such as tracking thoughts or practicing new responses between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ernestine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then choose techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as needs change.

Session format options are not listed in her biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep momentum between in-person obligations while still working on skills for anger, stress, and relationships.