About me

I am licensed in New Mexico with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Coping with life changes

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NM LPCC CCMH0153271

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ernestine Tennefos. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue

She is very caring and personable

Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing,

Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Knowledgeable and kind! I was nervous to start therapy again because of a bad experience, but she walked me through it and got to know me, and already was able to provide me with some tools. I look forward to continuing our sessions. She seems like a great therapist so far!

Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, and self esteem

Ernestine has been such a blessing in my life and I always appreciate her weekly messages of encouragement and hope. I also benefit greatly from our monthly appointments. Highly recommend her and teencounseling.com!

Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders

The best therapist for me. A perfect fit.

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues

Wonderful! Very happy with the choice.

Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks

Ernestine is kind and understanding!

Written on Jan 21, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and career difficulties

I’m pleased with how quickly Ms. Tennefo’s put me at ease talking with her. I’m using her relaxation techniques pretty regularly and they are definitely helping. She is a very good match with what I was looking for in a therapist.

Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ernestine was wonderful. It was like talking to a friend that had expertise advise.

Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Extremely knowledgeable and supportive. She provides a lot of resources and information. She’s wonderful about checking in to see how I am doing.

Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ernestine has been wonderful. She is a Christian and leads me and prays for me. I can't say enough about her. I am thankful God placed her in my life at the right time.

Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months

I very much appreciate Ernestines listening and encouragement!

Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 4 weeks on issues concerning grief

Ernestine was such an amazing help. She has been incredibly encouraging and supportive. She provided me with multiple outlets to process my grief and consistently reached out to check in and offer support. She respected my thoughts and believes and was a great listener. I cannot recommend her enough. Incredibly supportive, uplifting, encouraging, and genuinely concerned about my wellbeing.

Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 8 months

Kind. Follows up. Contacts me throughout the week with encouraging words. Practical sheets are helpful.

Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Very helpful, wonderful therapist. Would recommend 10/10!

Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is very uplifting and encouraging. I recommend Ernestine to anyone

Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd

She is amazing and so kind. Helping me a lot with working through some struggles I’ve been dealing with.

Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She has been extremely helpful. given me great insights into the issues I am having.

Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Thank you for always being here for me and sending messages throughout our sessions. You make me feel like I’m human and cared for :)

Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

She has a calming spirit and is wonderful at listening. Ernestine has helped me with worksheets that coincide with what I’m working on. I feel understood and heard with her. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who shares biblical principles.

Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She's real! Love her!

Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders

Ernie is amazing. I felt connexted ans understood almost immediarely. I feel blessed to have her in my life.

Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks

She has been a blessing. A calm that I didn't know that I was needing. She works with me and is uplifting. I know that I have a ways to go and I do believe I was blessed with Ernie for a reason.

Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 4 months

Ernestine is a wonderful, patient and very reliable counselor!!! I highly recommend her to everyone!!!

Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ernie checks in with me a couple times a week, is professional and understanding, and really listens to help me work on myself! 10/10

Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Ernestine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Awesome experience, definitely should have done this before.

Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Great! She's always attentive and encouraging! It's been a great experience!

Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Love her heart for the Lord and how much she cares. Gives great advice and is genuine.

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