PRAISE

I have worked with many different counselors/therapists over my lifetime, so when I say that Merridith is truly exceptional, it should carry some weight. In all my other experiences, my counselor acted mostly as a sounding board and as a non-involved advisor who could help me see alternative viewpoints and solutions. Merridith does this as well, but what makes her different is her clear, meticulous planning of each session to purposefully achieve some step toward a grander long-term goal. Additionally, this plan is constantly adjusted to meet the client's ever-changing needs. If I have questions or a crisis arises, Merridith is always a short communication away, able to assist me in the moment. In contrast, past counselors sometimes couldn't assist me until a week or more after any specific incident. Furthermore, during our sessions, Merridith is always patient, non-judgmental, and caring. She encourages deep introspection and utilizes a collaborative approach to analysis that emphasizes the client's truth above all else. What sets Merridith apart most of all, however, is that our time spent together and the goals we've achieved seek to HEAL me in the long-term and make me the most actualized version of myself that I can be. Basically, all other previous counselors or therapists acted more as triage, helping put out the fires that would come up for me week by week, but Merridith focuses on healing the WHOLE  individual to prevent or limit any future fires from every occurring in the first place.

“Merridith has helped me stop just coping and start changing. I've done a lot of therapeutic work over the past decade, so I didn't come to Merridith as a beginner. I was drawn to her right away, and our first one-on-one meeting hooked me. In that one conversation I learned a lot about how I show up in the world and, more importantly, why I react the way I do. Merridith is compassionate, grounded, and deeply empathetic. She really sees me. She doesn't push her own agenda onto my progress or my life, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. The work feels like mine. Internal Family Systems was new to me, and the progress I've made in just two or three months has been significant. I now notice when different parts of me are getting activated, and I can listen to what they're saying without letting them run the show. Triggering events that used to send me spiraling for days now pass much more quickly, and I don't have to lean on nearly as many coping mechanisms to get through them. When I talk about this work with my best friend, I tell her I'm learning not to rely on my "inner bitch" to make things happen, and to have more compassion for myself instead. My journey with Merridith isn't over, but I'm proud of what we've done so far. If you've done therapy before and feel like you've hit a plateau, this work goes deeper.”

“I first started working with Merridith because my mother had a jarring health issue and I wanted support having effective conversations with her. Our engagement quickly evolved as I began seeing thought and communication patterns that showed up throughout my life, not just with my mother. Merridith helped me identify beliefs that have enabled me to live a great life and beliefs that are limiting. Together, we have worked on replacing those limiting beliefs with ones that support where I want to go. Working with her has deepened my understanding of myself and all my parts, improved my relationships and communication with my mother, husband, daughter, relatives and friends, and helped me break through behaviors that had me stuck! I was drawn to Merridith because of her clear, direct, and thoughtful approach. I trusted her immediately. Working with her makes me feel seen. And she is helping me become the person I want to be and live the amazing life I want to have. Merridith is a path to clarity, growth, and positive momentum.”

“Merridith has made a significant impact on my life, during a tumultuous time for me and my family. I came to her in crisis, and she took the time—urgently and thoughtfully—to understand the situation and used her skills to help ease the fallout and support me in initiating a repair…

My situation needed a steady and precise expert to parse out the details of a messy situation and make sense of some root causes and help identify some trail heads for healing / improving.  Merridith’s ability to show up when she was needed, even for late evening messages or advice, was so impactful in my moment of crisis. She helped me and my partner through confusing conflicts in real-time.

Merridith also has helped me more precisely identify my physiological sensations that are activated in conflict. She helped me better understand where these sensations came from and how to best soothe them when they are activated. Although I have been working with my therapist on these things, the time and commitment Merridith gave me during our first month working together super-charged my focus and we were able to achieve quick and effective growth. Because of Merridith’s dedication to her clients, I was able to feel like a priority in her care. For my situation, there were many time constraints that would have made scheduling difficult for most therapists or coaches. Merridith was flexible and generous with her time. She was able to be available for appointments and calls when needed.

Merridith’s life experience brings wisdom and a well-informed perspective to her approach. Throughout our work together, I felt both fully supported and meaningfully accountable. I am incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, grounded, and transformative coaching."

-          L.B.L.

“Merridith is a natural coach. She is thoughtful, intelligent, confident, and grounded in the sense of all that is possible. Plus, she is a true role model. Merridith is a living, breathing example of what is possible in relationships, work, and life at large when we live our ideals. She is incredibly real. She is strong at asking questions, understanding what you are trying to convey, and is helpful in helping you find the answers. Each time you are in conversation with her, she will use her intellect and emotional intelligence to benefit you. She is the north star accountability partner who helps you advance toward your goal.” — Jessica

“I can be my full authentic self with Merridith.  I never have to worry about her judgment, because she expects me to be me.  Further, she does not hesitate to say the hard things I need and want to hear.  It is, quite frankly, refreshing. Given her deep life experience, she is wildly perceptive and helps me quickly get to the heart of the matter.  I always feel seen and heard, and I consistently leave her presence having gained.  Merridith is someone anyone would want on their team when navigating pain, loss, or making important life changes.” — Amber C.

“Many of us need help overcoming something significant, something affecting every part of their life.  Merridith ‘catches them’ and provides an emotionally safe space for deep understanding, a place where they can express all their sadness and anger safely. She sees people with such clarity and what a gift it is to be seen!  Merridith’s curiosity, understanding, humor, and empathy will make you want her as your friend…you will trust her as such, because we live in a world that rewards surface. You can trust she will say the thing all others are afraid to say…and this will be in service to you and the ‘better outcome’ you are aiming for.  When Merridith asks you to do the hard thing and you do it…when you get past that first hurdle and have the breakthrough, which you WILL…you will know you asked the right person to be on your team.” — K

“Merridith is the brightest light I’ve seen.  A naturally compassionate human, her approach to situations is genuine, empathetic and intelligent. Her attention and passion to the specific needs of an individual or family is impressive. When I needed critical support, I called her right away. She worked hard to provide me with meaningful, judgment free, and timely support, and her research on the challenge I was dealing with was exceptional. I knew there was no one else that could help but Merridith. Her intuition and her knowledge is one of a kind. It takes a very special person to do what she does. I am blessed to know her. And when ‘my time comes,’ I want her by my side.” — Lucie

“A good coach will help guide you in your journey and challenge you to bring your full potential. A great coach, like Merridith, will help you realize the amazing self you did not even know was possible.  Merridith often sees what you cannot yet see.  She will gently challenge you to realize your full potential while striking the necessary balance of compassion and push – meeting you where you are and offering you the level of encouragement you need to move forward.” - Renee.