Merlyn Asencio
You were never taught to slow down
you were taught to push through.
You don’t need to stop being strong.
You just need to stop being strong alone.
You did everything you were supposed to do.
The job, the house, the kids, the calendar full of responsibilities
— you built it all.
But somewhere along the way, you started feeling... a little less like you.
The tiredness became normal. So did the loneliness.
And still, you told yourself, “I’m fine.”
Slowing down didn’t feel like an option — until suddenly, it was the only one.
This isn’t about walking away from everything you’ve built.
It’s about finding a different way to carry it — one that makes room for you.
Does this sound familiar?
The Merlyn Method™
A structured, trauma-informed process designed to help high-functioning women uncover what’s actually driving their anxiety, burnout, or emotional reactivity—so they can stop people-pleasing, second-guessing themselves, and finally feel at peace.
This isn’t quick-fix therapy. It’s deep, honest work that helps you understand where your patterns started
—and why they’re still showing up.
Then, step by step, we work through it—calming the nervous system, gently revisiting stuck places, and helping your brain finally let go of what it’s been holding onto for too long.
We look at the old coping strategies you had to develop in earlier seasons of life. We uncover the beliefs you’ve carried for years about who you need to be to feel safe or loved.
My clients don’t step into an echo chamber,
they carry change in their core until it becomes the rhythm of their body and soul.
That’s why I’m so excited to share…
Here’s my three-fold invitation to you.
Stop earning rest and start receiving it...
You’ve been taught that rest is a reward — something you get after the work is done, the goals are hit, the people are taken care of.
But real change starts when you realize: you are allowed to rest now.
Not when you crash.
Not when it’s convenient. Now.
We’ll rewrite the story that says your worth is tied to your productivity — and begin healing from the belief that burnout is just part of success.
Imagine waking up without a pit in your stomach, sipping your coffee because you want to, not because you’re bracing for another chaotic day.
That’s what we’re building.
Change even if everyone’s used to the version of you that never breaks...
Your life looks good on the outside, but inside you’re unraveling. You’ve been the rock for everyone else, and now the thought of asking for help feels like weakness.
But here’s the truth: staying in survival mode isn’t strength.
It’s self-abandonment.
In our work together, you’ll shift from self-sacrifice to self-connection, from “holding it all together” to being held.
Picture yourself saying “no” without guilt, closing your laptop before 10 p.m., or walking into a room without the need to prove anything.
That’s not selfish — that’s freedom.
Live a life that’s peaceful, purposeful, and still powerful...
This isn’t about giving up your ambition or settling for less — it’s about letting go of the pressure to perform your way to peace.
You don’t have to hustle to be worthy. And you don’t have to lose yourself to be successful.
Therapy gives you space to reset — spiritually, emotionally, mentally
— so you can create a life that’s aligned, sustainable, and true to you.
Think deep belly laughs at dinner. Long walks without checking your phone. Tears in a safe space. Joy that doesn’t feel borrowed. This is what reclaiming your life looks like.
Ready to go beyond the tea, into the truth?
If you're ready to...
Stop waking up at 3 a.m. replaying conversations, double-checking lists, and panicking over things no one else noticed, or spiraling with shame over a haunting thought from 2012.
Know your triggers and quote Scripture without faking peace while your nervous system hums like it’s on high alert, because survival mode isn’t the same as healing.
Quit being the one who remembers the birthdays, sends the check-ins, and picks up the pieces, while quietly wondering if anyone would do the same for you.
Pray to trust God without overthinking texts, replaying mistakes, or bracing before emails, because real peace
isn’t a performance.
this is for you.
500+ Women Transformed
Serving Clients Statewide through Virtual Therapy.
Faith-Informed, Trauma-Aware, Heart-Centered.
Step 1: You don’t need to have it all figured out
This is where it starts. No pressure. No long intake forms.
Just a real, human conversation.
I want to hear what’s going on beneath the “I’m fine” facade and help you figure out your next step, whether we work together or not.
Step 2: Begin your one-on-one sessions
If it feels right, we’ll move into weekly sessions,
safe, steady time just for you.
This is where the real work (and real relief) begins.
You’ll start to reconnect with yourself, rewrite old patterns, and learn how to carry your life differently,
with more clarity, ease, and self-trust.
Step 3: Want to go deeper, faster? Book a Weekend or Half-Day Intensive
This is for the woman who’s ready to do the work, now.
Whether it’s a focused 3-hour block or a full weekend reset,
we’ll dig into what’s keeping you stuck and untangle it at the root. You’ll walk away with clarity, a custom plan, and a deep exhale you didn’t know you needed.
I’m the one who’s going to help you finally understand why you keep running on empty, and how to stop living like your value depends on your output.
I’m not the therapist who’s going to tell you to just take a bubble bath and breathe through it.
You need someone who sees the version of you that holds it all together, meeting deadlines, making space for everyone else’s needs, and showing up strong, while quietly asking,
I watched too many women like you, high-achieving, spiritually grounded, and emotionally exhausted, sit through therapy that skimmed the surface.
Coping skills fell short. They didn’t touch the root.
Why does it still feel so hard?
And let me be clear.
That’s why I created The Merlyn Method™—
a structured, trauma-informed approach that integrates Attachment Theory,
Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.
I’ve studied trauma at an advanced level, guided hundreds of women through transformative healing, and presented my attachment research at national conferences.
I don’t guess my way through therapy—
We explore what shaped you, identify the parts still stuck in survival, and build toward healing that feels steady and lasting.
I don’t fix people. I help women finally understand themselves—so they can stop shrinking, stop over-functioning, and start feeling safe in their own story.
I guide with clarity, intention, and care.
Here’s how we can get started
Just want to dip your toe in?
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. You’ll get a feel for my approach, ask any burning questions, and see if we’re the right fit to walk this road together.
Ready to get to the root already?
Book your first session and we’ll start mapping the patterns, parts, and past that have been holding you back. Together, we’ll set the pace and the path.
I promise.
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