Hi! I’m Annalyse. I’m so glad you’re here so I can tell you a little about myself. I’m a born and raised New Mexican. I love sports, Taylor Swift, making mocktails, reading fantasy books, and taking care of my flower garden. I have three kids, and I’ve been married for 17 years. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in my therapy practice, 505 Family Therapy for two years. I’m excited to be focusing on my work with sober curious people pleasers who want to redefine what having fun and connecting means without alcohol.

I graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s Degree focusing on Theater Education. I completed my Master’s Degree at Capella University in Marriage and Family Therapy.

My Alcohol Free Journey

Drinking always made me feel nervous. I almost always worried about what I’d do or say, and how scared I’d be when I felt out of control. I also thought about all the pressure I’d feel to drink, or how much I’d miss out on if I didn’t drink. Alcohol started consuming my thoughts and feelings. The only way I could truly be free was to make the choice to be sober. And it became the first of many choices I’d make that were just for me. Suddenly I wasn’t only free from alcohol, I was free from pleasing others.