Suzanne Ornelas, LPCC

Suzanne Ornelas is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and anger management, and she adapts her approach to meet each person where they are. Suzanne approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she works collaboratively to shape conversations and treatment plans around the individual needs and goals presented.

Suzanne emphasizes a tailored process rather than a one-size-fits-all model, adjusting the pace and focus of care to address the concerns a client brings. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and honors that step as an important part of healing and growth. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, empathetic clinician who prioritizes clear communication and individualized support as they work toward greater coping and resilience.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill-building and emotional processing. One common focus is teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and everyday challenges - these tools help clients develop healthier responses and improve day-to-day functioning. Another area of focus is working through difficult experiences and loss by creating a structured space to process emotions and develop meaning after trauma or bereavement, which can reduce distress and support adjustment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Suzanne collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the plan over time based on progress and feedback so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to receive care from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to use evidence-based methods in ways that suit each client.