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Suzanne Ornelas, LPCC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Suzanne

Suzanne Ornelas is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 20 years of experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger management, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include first responder issues, hoarding, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

She approaches each client interaction with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs. Suzanne emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts to a person’s goals and circumstances, offering practical support and guidance for navigating difficult transitions and emotional pain.

Her background includes two decades of clinical work, during which she has developed a patient, tailored style that balances empathy with actionable strategies. Clients who connect with Suzanne can expect a therapist who values thoughtful listening and customized care.

She encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and supports them through the steps of change and healing, matching therapeutic tools to the situation at hand.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on building skills and understanding patterns. For example, trauma-informed interventions help individuals process and make sense of traumatic experiences while teaching grounding and coping strategies for symptoms like hyperarousal or intrusive memories. Skill-building approaches for mood and anxiety target thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, which can be helpful for depression, stress, and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is worked out collaboratively. The therapist will assess needs, explore goals, and adapt methods over time so clients can test what feels most effective. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to a person's priorities and preferences rather than applying a single method from the start.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as easier scheduling, reduced travel, and the ability to connect from different locations. Suzanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to stay engaged with therapy. These options can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy or changing lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Suzanne commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with first responder issues, hoarding, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Suzanne emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's unique needs. She blends listening with practical strategies to help clients reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional work experience to her practice, which informs a seasoned and adaptive approach to common and complex concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico with license identifier NM LPCC CCMH0083921 and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for remote work as part of her practice.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesHoardingHospice and end-of-life counseling

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English