Ernestine Tennefos

Ernestine Tennefos is a licensed professional counselor who helps people cope with trauma, anxiety, parenting stress, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, addiction, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to make daily life easier. She aims to create a calm space where clients can say what’s on their minds without feeling judged.

Ernestine uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people slow down and notice thoughts and feelings. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and keep conversations focused on the client’s priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work when clients want to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy guides sessions when relationship or intimacy concerns are the focus, helping people name emotions and respond differently.

Ernestine emphasizes straightforward, short-term tools alongside deeper conversations when needed. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, encouraging small experiments clients can try between sessions. With 15 years of experience and the LPCC credential, she brings steady support while helping people find what works for them.

She practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. If you’re ready to begin, follow the Start Therapy steps on the site to match and schedule a first appointment.

How these approaches shape online sessions

Ernestine uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and physical sensations in the moment, which can reduce reactivity and improve stress management. Mindfulness work often includes short, guided practices and simple exercises to try between sessions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client’s concerns and goals. This approach focuses on listening and reflection so people can find their own solutions rather than being told what to do.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ernestine will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the person in their daily life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their usual surroundings and report back about how those steps felt in real life.