Counseling Centered Around You
At Options Counseling, you work directly with Dennis Abernathy in a private, supportive environment where your concerns, goals, and progress guide the counseling process.
With 35+ years of professional experience, Dennis brings extensive knowledge and a thoughtful, individualized approach to every client. He also has 16 years of experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals as a Behavior Support Consultant, giving him valuable insight into the unique challenges individuals and families may face.
Every client is different, which is why counseling is based on your individual needs and progress rather than a predetermined number of sessions.
Experience You Can
Trust
35+ Years of
Experience
Decades of professional experience supporting individuals through personal, emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges.
16 Years in Behavior Support
Extensive experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals as a Behavior Support Consultant.
One-on-One Personalized Care
Options Counseling is a single-counselor practice, allowing you to work directly with Dennis throughout your counseling journey.
In-Person
Counseling
Guidance for couples who want to improve communication, work through challenges, and build a healthier relationship.
Dennis Abernathy,
MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Dennis Abernathy brings years of dedicated therapeutic experience to Options Counseling, offering a compassionate, thoughtful, and highly personalized approach to care. Holding a Master’s degree and dual certifications in trauma counseling, he specializes in guiding individuals, couples, and families through life’s most complex challenges with empathy and evidence-based care.
With 16 years of specialized background working as a Behavior Support Consultant, Dennis has extensive expertise supporting intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals and their families. His clinical focus spans individual therapy, relationship counseling, and specialized trauma care, empowering clients to build resilience, navigate life transitions, and foster healthier relationships.
Now serving the Albuquerque community, Dennis provides a safe and supportive environment for clients seeking positive, meaningful change. Combining deep therapeutic insight with practical support, he is committed to helping every individual and family achieve long-term mental wellbeing and personal growth.
Nathan Cogburn,
PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · MSN, MBA, RN
Nathan Cogburn brings more than 20 years of nursing experience to Cornerstone Integrated Healthcare, with an extensive background spanning emergency nursing, telemedicine, and whole-person health and wellness. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Global and an MBA, and carries dual board certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).
For the past two years, Nathan has served as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor at a federally qualified community health clinic, where he has focused on advancing primary care and expanding healthcare access across New Mexico. His leadership background includes telemedicine program development, provider network growth, and Electronic Medical Record implementation.
Now board-certified in psychiatric mental health care, Nathan provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and whole-person wellness support — combining his primary care and mental health expertise to treat the full picture of each patient’s health.
In addition to his clinical work, Nathan serves on the American Heart Association Board and holds certifications in Clinical Leadership and Lean Six Sigma, reflecting his commitment to quality, community service, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Counseling for Your Individual Needs
Options Counseling provides professional support for:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families with a developmentally disabled family member
- Individuals dealing with trauma, emotional challenges, stress, or major life changes
The goal is to provide a comfortable environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and work toward meaningful progress.
A Personal Approach to Counseling
Counseling is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Each regular counseling session lasts one hour, while the overall number of sessions depends on your individual needs, goals, and progress.
Dennis works with you to understand what you are experiencing and determine an appropriate path forward at a pace that makes sense for you.
Dennis holds professional counseling credentials and specialized training relevant to his work.
