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Laurissa Bustillos

Laurissa Bustillos

LMFT

New Mexico

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for real life

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, New Mexico / CMF0208711
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New Mexico

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical strategies
    • Evidence-informed methods

    About Laurissa

    Laurissa Bustillos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Mexico. She draws on eight years of clinical experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, grief, and other difficult moments. Laurissa meets people where they are and helps them take practical steps forward.

    Laurissa takes a collaborative approach. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and listens first. Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes, and tools you can use between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is one approach she uses to help people find their own reasons for change.

    She also uses client-centered techniques to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness methods are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to develop calmer daily habits. Solution-focused strategies help break problems into manageable steps and highlight strengths.

    People come to Laurissa for many concerns including depression, relationship and parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem, and isolation or loneliness. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.

    Sessions aim to balance empathy with practical work. Laurissa helps people set realistic goals, practice skills in between sessions, and check progress over time. To begin, the reader is encouraged to follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the matching questionnaire.

    Services are provided in English and Laurissa does not work with international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How these approaches translate online

    Laurissa commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and to build motivation one step at a time. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes.

    She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and respect so the person feels heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurissa collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in on what’s helping and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.

    If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also make some activities like in-the-moment skill practice and regular progress check-ins easier to maintain.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    New Mexico

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Laurissa focus on?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and related worries like isolation and guilt.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and uses practical techniques to support change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has eight years of experience working with people across a range of concerns and life stages.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in New Mexico.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Does she work with international clients?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps do I take to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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