
Suzanne Ornelas
Experienced, compassionate New Mexico counselor
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Experienced, compassionate New Mexico counselor
Start with Suzanne OrnelasLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Suzanne Ornelas is a licensed counselor practicing in New Mexico with two decades of professional experience. She is credentialed as NM LPCC CCMH0083921 - a New Mexico Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, which denotes her licensure and professional standing.
Her work focuses on supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse, helping those coping with grief and loss, addressing parenting concerns, and guiding individuals through anger management. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and customizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual’s unique needs. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Suzanne acknowledges and honors that commitment to beginning the work.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online actually helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions in most cases.
A major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they feel a different therapeutic match would be better. For many people, virtual sessions provide an accessible and effective path to addressing everyday mental health concerns and life changes.