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I believe that each person has a unique voice that needs to be heard. My goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and healing. I utilize a strength-based perspective to build and grow the strengths you already have. I create a safe space of empathy, validation and judgement-free. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages.

Everyone has a sense of personal identify. How do you think about yourself? What is important to you? Identities are often imposed or at the very least encouraged by environmental or cultural forces. As a child, were you routinely told, "You can do it!,” or were you more often told; “You can’t do anything right?” The things we hear as children are usually the very things that create our sense of self. Early in life, sense of self is associated with security, protection, and acceptance. If our identity is strongly developed in the early years of life, this helps to protect us against the challenges in life.

Have you ever felt stuck, struggling to make it day by day? That you are never good enough? Mentally and physically you just feel blah, like life is tedious and flat. It just seems like regardless of how hard you try, whatever progress you make, you eventually slip back into old habits. Yet, other people seem to have it all together, happy relationships, successful careers, and happy fulfilled life. The comparison and constant stress, anxiety, and pressure are taking a toll, keeping you trapped in an unfulfilling life.

Welcome to High Desert Thrive! If there was one silver lining to the pandemic it was legitimizing virtual visits as a viable option to serve folks in need. I have served many individuals through my virtual practice who would never have been willing or able to access support. Making change is difficult--Therapy is a great option for those ready to move forward in their lives. I am passionate about serving my clients and assisting them in finding healing, and increasing their quality of life. I offer a safe, trusting environment to work through difficulties and improve life coping and satisfaction.

Need therapy, but can't afford the normal rates? I have fantastic rates! Are you struggling to enjoy anything? You want to enjoy life, but you just can't. Is your sense of self being trampled by expectations or stress? You want to live more purposefully. Does anxiety or depression plague your waking hours and restless nights? You crave a sense of calmness and yearn for skills to cope with daily challenges. Starting therapy is a solid 1st step in achieving the change you desire. I can help you develop coping skills and gently guide you in identifying your strengths, struggles, & thinking errors. I can guide you to find hope again.

We all have stress...question is: “how do you cope?” Good news: there are many tried and true evidence-based approaches to help you get better and do better…no matter what combination of troubles! After losing my son-in-law to addiction and self harm, I decided to get a masters in mental health, and learn all I could…to treat the whole person - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It’s called integrated recovery. We are each uniquely complex and layered; so are our challenges. I wish to give you practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and to rise - learning to connect with others and embodying your best self.

The mind is the most powerful tool we have in this life. It determines everything we think and do. Within our mind is our "emotional blueprint" or the platform/lens to which we view our life and act in it. Our emotional blueprint is created and designed from the time we are born to now. Some of our emotional blueprints have been severely altered negatively at no fault of our own due to early or recent traumatic experiences or ill patterns developed since childhood. Unless we are able to identify those patterns and the wiring of our emotional blueprint, progress is limited and we find ourselves back to self defeating patterns.

If you have found this page, you might be struggling with emotions that are too big, or complex for you to take on alone. These issues have a way of showing up in our day-to-day lives such as avoidance, self-sabotaging behaviors, anxiety, low self-esteem, unsatisfactory relationships and so on. Ready for a change? Therapy is a wonderful place to start. Therapy is useful for anyone facing obstacles that prevent them from living the life they want and provides an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.

Something has to change. Things aren’t quite right. You never thought you’d act the way you do when you’re pushed the wrong way by things you can’t control, or by people who should understand you. I get it. Really. I do. You are probably thinking that if you just try a little harder, stick to the plan, or just keep on pushing, things will eventually get easier. And they will.... someday. Wanna know something? The struggle isn’t quite as painful, nor does it take as long when you bring a therapist along.

I believe the story you tell yourself about yourself and your relationships is far more meaningful and descriptive than a diagnosis or other label that may have been placed on you. My goal is to assist you in gaining clarity about that story, who you are and where you are in life – your aspirations, talents, skills, obligations, and needs – so you can move confidently into the future, staying connected to those you love and the things that bring you joy. Don’t be a victim of fear, insecurity, or disappointment – harness your natural abilities, virtues, and powers to be the hero of your life.

I work with adults seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, challenging life transitions, and depression. I also support people who are struggling with existential questions, faith crises or transitions, low self-worth, grief, and OCD. I am trained in EMDR to better help individuals process traumatic events and move forward with greater peace of mind.

At times we all find ourselves in situations that we think no one else will understand. It’s easy to self-sabotage and self-criticize when you have no one to talk to. We often find ourselves putting up barriers instead of boundaries and unintentionally blocking those that want to help us. Therapy allows us to self-reflect, feel empowered, and increase our happiness.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and you have taken that brave step by exploring therapy. Maybe you have been feeling miserable, unmotivated, helpless and hopeless. Sometimes distressing challenges leads us to feel a loss of control and causes us to feel lost and stuck in our life journey. In therapy, we will explore how to use your strengths to overcome challenges together. Therapy can be both hard and difficult, yet amazingly rewarding. Let's help you explore and make sense of the difficult things that you might feel stuck in together.

Unexpected situations and moments sneak upon all of us at some point, leaving us feeling unsettled, yet sometimes those situations threaten to overcome us. They challenge and disrupt our relationships, our lifestyles, and even our core beliefs. We feel as though we are wading through each day - existing - and hoping things will change, but not really knowing where to begin, or if it's even possible. Guess what? As bleak as today is, there is hope. Tomorrow will come, and you can regain control of what your tomorrows will look like.

In today's world many of us find ourselves struggling with emotional overload. As life becomes inundated by negative experiences through media representation and personal experience. We may notice a loss of motivation or even possibly a loss of positive experiences. Eventually we may loose hope in who we are and who we wish to become. When overloaded by strong emotions, hopelessness begins to creep in. Hopelessness can feel unbearable as it restricts functioning and ability to enjoy life. Our happiness and excitement can quickly become extinguished by the anger, fear, sorrow, and intense sadness we feel. I have found myself caught.

Hey! I’m Shannalee and I specialize in therapy for teens, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I have fifteen years of experience working with kids and young adults and really enjoy seeing their growth and development as they move towards independence. I approach therapy with curiosity and hope. Clients I work with are looking for ways to combat their anxiety and depression related to school, college, relationships, and trauma. We work together to reduce their distressing symptoms through skill building and they feel like they can move forward with a more hopeful future.

I specialize in Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and Couples Counseling. I don’t believe there is one way to treat everyone…which is why using creativity and tailoring the process to exactly what you need is important.  Most therapists tend to fall back on techniques to try to help their clients manage their problems.  My approach is very different.  My approach is all about treating the root cause of anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.  If you want to get rid of a weed you don’t just want to trim the top, you want to pull it out by the roots.  

NOTE: Before reaching out, please note my current availability on Thursdays (1pm & 2pm) & Fridays (9am). I believe in a client's ability to work towards change and I am grateful for the opportunity to be along for the journey. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience career related stress. Our jobs/careers take up a significant portion of our lives and career counseling helps clients to explore new jobs and education, or manage the stressors of a current job. I also have experience working with clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and substance use.

My name is Sungah, but you can call me Annie. I am a dedicated behavioral health therapist committed to providing compassionate therapy services. Whether you're wrestling with overwhelming anxiety, navigating challenging life transitions, healing from past trauma, or aiming to boost your self-esteem, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.