About Laurissa
Laurissa Bustillos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Mexico. She has eight years of clinical experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stresses of everyday life. Laurissa aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and understood.
She approaches therapy as a partnership. Laurissa listens first to learn what matters most to each person, then helps set practical goals. Sessions focus on building skills people can use between meetings to reduce symptoms and improve relationships.
How Laurissa works
Her work draws on straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address negative thought patterns and overwhelming emotions. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to highlight strengths and find realistic steps forward. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.
Laurissa often helps with parenting stress, communication problems, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people navigating issues related to sexual orientation and identity. Common themes in her practice include guilt, shame, isolation, and learning self-love.
People who choose Laurissa can expect warm, practical sessions that prioritize clear options and small achievable steps. She works collaboratively, tailoring methods to fit each person’s needs and pace.
Laurissa lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Laurissa works with
The areas below are the ones Laurissa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Mexico |
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Online support options
How Laurissa's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy puts the person and their priorities at the center of each session. It involves careful listening and reflecting back what matters most so goals come from the person’s own values and experiences. This approach helps when someone feels uncertain about what they want or needs clearer direction.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses concrete exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that comes from repetitive negative thinking.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system. Short breathing or awareness exercises are often assigned between sessions to make emotional moments easier to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the person’s goals, pace, and preferences in a collaborative way. Plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
Online formats let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, notes between sessions, or shorter conversations when a full session is not possible. These options offer flexibility while maintaining consistent therapeutic progress.
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