Ernestine Tennefos, LPCC

She’s highly intelligent and will help you not better yourself but help you achieve that you don’t believe you can

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Ernie is professional, at the same time kind and compassionate, very easy to share with.

Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

she is very good i think that she is what i was loking for

Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks

She is an amazing therapist who takes her time and makes it easy to express how you feel and feel safe. She offers a comfort that allows you to open it and not feel judged. I know without her, I wouldn’t be in a healthier mental state. She has help guide me with tools. She’s excellent

Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Ernestine is uniquely qualified to assist individuals with loss and grieving. I truly believe she will s a walking blessing.

Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Excellent

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ernestine has the skill, knowledge, and patience I needed during a major life event. She listens intently and works to understand where I'm at and what I'm feeling. Her feedback and advice are spot on, and the work I've put in to myself thanks to her guidance has been highly impactful, allowing me to move forward with intent.

Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Until Ernie, I always felt a slight disconnect with therapists. Ernie listens, takes notes and is engaged during sessions. She doesn’t just leave it to sessions, she checks in during the week and puts something specific to that week in her message. Would for sure 10 out of 10 recommend her.

Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Ernestine is thoughtful and engaging. She is able to use first hand experience in connection with her educational training to offer well-rounded sessions.

Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues

Very knowledgeable with great experience. I have benefited from her support and therapy.

Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

Ernestine makes me feel very comfortable with opening up and makes me feel heard and seen instead of embarrassed.

Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Excellent therapist who listens and stays on topic with expressed needs.

Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Ernestine is kind , very helpful in working through problems and giving guidelines on how to move forward

Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I am really appreciative that she respects my request for biblically based therapy.

Written on Apr 12, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue

I have really enjoyed my sessions with Ernestine. I feel very comfortable talking to her and she is profeessional and friendly.

Written on Apr 07, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

She has been very helpful & understanding. I've missed appointments & she has been very understanding about it

Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ernie is a compassionate, kind, truthful, and mentor-like therapist. Since I chose Christian counseling, she has been extremely encouraging in my faith and has been able to empathize with more of my experiences than I might have expected. Definitely a God thing. She brings up solid scriptural reminders as well as good resources on issues that are fundamental to healthy relationships (e.g. communication). She's a great listener and a thoughtful encourager. I was very blessed to be matched with her!

Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Ernestine for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have only had one session. She seems dedicated to her work and helping me.

Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Great listener
She is compassionate and understanding

Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

We've only just started but she has been very helpful, and kind.

Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Ernie is a great listener and has a lot of practical advice that’s easily applicable to my life.

Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

I’ve had 2 sessions with Ernestine so far, the first was chat and the second was video. I feel comfortable expressing myself to Ernestine. She listens well and makes good recommendations for self-help tools

Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Ernestine listens intently and makes me feel heard. She gives me practical life advice and has suggested good resources to help in my therapy journey. I'm thankful that she can genuinely relate to a lot of my everyday struggles and I don't feel like she's just reading off of a script when she tells me she understands. Just being able to speak to someone who isn't judging me and gets it has helped me tremendously! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a good therapist who really cares.

Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues

MY therapist is such a great help to me and a true asset to Better Help.

Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders

We are just getting to know each other, but it's nice to have someone to listen nd give feedback to my situations as I work through them.

Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Ernie is a wonderful person! She’s very caring and looks at everything from a Godly perspective! I highly recommend her!

Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Great person to just vent to. Bless her heart she barely gets a word in.

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Ernie is fantastic and very helpful.

Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues

Ernestine is kind and her advice has help me so much!

Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 4 months

I really like Ernie she listens to me and gives great advice and/or strategies. I look forward to our sessions. My favorite part is when she prays with me at the end of each session. Thank you BetterHelp!

Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Ernestine has listened to my issues, and understands my need for counseling. Giving me several tools to deal.

Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Ernestine is excellent. She has helped me find calm in a hectic world.

Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ernestine is great at what she does. She is competent, kind and caring and non-judgemental. At times, I feel she can read my mind and give just the tools I need to better myself. I highly recommend her to anyone who is struggling.

Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Ernestine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

She is very caring and personable

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

Amazing,

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

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

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 BetterHelp!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

I very much appreciate Ernestines listening and encouragement!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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's real! Love her!

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

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

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

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 May 31, 2023 after therapy with Ernestine for 3 weeks

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 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

Awesome experience, definitely should have done this before.

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

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

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

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

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