Miss Maria De Lourdes Ornelas, Maria De Lourdes Ornelas, LPC, LCDC

("Just my name please.")
Preferred Name: Lourdes

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant

Online Therapy

About Me

If curiosity brought you here, then dare 2B curious about yourself! Sometimes we may feel like life seems to beat us down and feel hopeless and just want to give up. Have you noticed feeling irritable, always on edge, easily startle, and dealing with conflict at work might be stressful. Maybe, you want to change the way you interact with family, forgive, or just figure out practical boundaries. Perhaps, what brought you here is the way you think about and treat yourself. Replaying unpleasant incidents over and over when you’re trying to fall asleep, and wishing things were different, "I am worthless. If only I was good enough". From time-to-time we all need to pause to recover before attempting to move forward. Dare 2B curious about yourself, accept yourself, just as you are, and only then can you change. Therapy is great to help you identify your value, talents, and strengths. I would love to work with you and together figure out what your passion is and help find your purpose. I will strive to build a trustworthy relationship and listen to the story of your past experiences and understand how these early childhood incidents upset your present life with unpleasant thoughts, emotions, sensations. I can help you break free from the chains of trauma, depression, & anxiety by using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) & Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) Intensives. As an EMDR Therapist & LENS Clinician, I am currently offering the dynamic power of dual EMDR + LENS intensives & accepting new clients for shorter term for Fall 2024. As an Approved consultant-in-Training, I offer clinical group and individual consultation to support therapist to develop clinical skills seeking EMDR certification. The purpose of the individual meetings/case consultation group is to enhance your knowledge and understanding of EMDR Therapy approach and successfully integrate it into your clinical practice: • Improve EMDR case conceptualization skills through a relational and/or attachment lens • Review evidenced-based research to support and teach the relationship of early childhood adversities and trauma effects on the parasympathetic nervous system • Make clinical decisions regarding client readiness for processing and where to begin • Strengthen skills to support in client stabilization and processing with customized resources and interweaves. • Review of basic EMDR protocol and other protocols as needed • Learn EMDR from a teaching strategies framework Pricing- • $175/hour - Professional rate • $150/hour - non-profit rate • $100/hour- Student rate/BE IT FOUNDATION cohort member. • $75/hour -special rate for students and/or BE IT FOUNDATION cohort member • Individual consultation hour Packages are offered and may be purchased at a discounted rate for members of the BE IT FOUNDATION cohort with a ($375 for 5 hours, $600 for 8 hours & $750 for 10 hours). My passion is utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR + LENS to help free people from the chains of trauma, depression, dissociation, phobias, addiction, and post-traumatic stress by using EMDR Therapy and LENS as a combo or stand alone or as an adjunct treatment. Are you ready to live without these challenges? I can help you… I have successfully treated hundreds of clients with complex trauma over the years with positive outcomes. I offer in-person/virtual EMDR Intensives or EMDR + LENS in person only in English and/or Spanish to people who don’t have the ability to make weekly appointments and/or need relief sooner rather than later. Experience the transformative power of EMDR + LENS, two brain-based treatment modalities, proven methods to help individuals process past traumas and achieve emotional healing. Take the first step towards a brighter future with EMDR & LENS therapy sessions today and contact me to schedule a 15-minute free consultation. Please check out my website for more details: www.curiouscounselorcenter.com

Education & Experience

Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX May 2016 Master of Science in School Counseling Governors State University, University Park,IL January 2004 – June 2004 Non-degree Coursework in Organizational Management Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL December 1978 Bachelor of Science in Human

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Curious Counselor Center, PLLC Lourdes Ornelas, MS. LPC, LCDC Owner/Founder, Private Practice 04/2023-present PILLAR – Laredo,TX 09/16 – March 2023 License Professional School Counselor/License Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern • Successful completion of 20+ Clinical Assessments utilizing instruments; SASSI, MHSF-III, GPRA, CAGE • Diagnose clients for co-occurring Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance abuse Disorder using the DSM V & DSM 5 • Conduct weekly Psychoeducational Matrix Inpatient/outpatient Treatment Relapse Recovery Groups • Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions • Maintain accurate intake records and documentation as necessary • Provide treatment using an integrative counseling approach CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, and SFBT Therapy PILLAR – Laredo, TX Clinical Counseling Intern: 09/15 – 05/16 • Successfully counseled more than 15 clients ages 5-60 of Hispanic Ethnic background • Effectively completed more than 20 intake assessments/psychosocial • Knowledgeable in the application of evidence-based theoretical orientations: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Approach, Reality/Choice Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. • Efficiently developed individual/group counseling goals and treatment interventions Texas Academy of International Studies and STEM School Counselor Intern: 09/15 – 05/16 • Responsive Services: facilitated individual & group Counseling for 11th -12th grade students using cognitive behavioral, Reality/Choice and Person-Centered approaches to address poor academic performance, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, social skills, and low self-esteem • Effectively developed interactive classroom Guidance lessons in Stress management, academic/social skills, and psycho-educational support groups for at-risk students • Assisted in administering standardized aptitude assessment instruments (PSAT, ACT, etc.) • Organized an Advocacy Leadership Project – “STRIDES FOR STUDENTS”, more than 300 participants attended and raised $3000.00 for STEM scholarship fund Other Related Experience: Graduate Research Assistant: College of Education, Texas A&M International University, TX. 09/2014-05/2016 • Assist/support faculty with research projects, data collection/processing, writing, editing, library research, administrative and clerical functions, and other duties as assigned • Literature reviews conducted regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based expressive arts interventions that decrease anxiety with children and adolescents.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance
  • HCSC

For in-network clients, glad to provide Superbill to forward to your insurance for reimbursement.