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Online and in person for Tucson, Arizona (520) 237-0862

  • Home
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Change Process
  • About Merl
  • Appointments
  • Books
  • Blog
  • Client Testimonials
  • More on IFS How It Works

How I Can Help

Life Coach - Navigating Transitions

The ability to know who we really are is a life long effort to grow in awareness and understanding of how fluid and dynamic we really are. My goal in life coaching is to assist in removing obstacles, exploring who you are now, and helping to capture the internal insights about your direction forward. I have worked extensively with people in the following areas:

  • Letting Go -We are dynamic beings but often we don't recognize or act like one. We hold on to what no longer serves us. It might be relationships, work, environment, or just old habits where we become stuck and unable to let go. I start the life coaching process by helping you to gain awareness of these obstacles and to release them internally and externally. I call this 'saying goodbye'.
  • Being Present with Yourself and Others - We struggle with being fully present with others and ourselves. I help in discovering what it is like to be fully present and how to navigate life from this perspective. In this way you become more flexible and responsive to the constantly changing life you are living. 
  • Moving On in New Directions - Our purpose for being alive is to continuously grow and evolve. When you are free of past burden holding you back and are fully present in now you are ready to discover what is next in your personal evolution. I help in discovering and utilizing your intuitive wisdom in setting a new direction for personal growth.

Youth counseling with Merl Will-Wallace

Counseling for Personal Growth

There are some key problems and issues that my clients face that cause suffering and stifle growth. We can't effectively move forward when these obstacles are holding us back. I have worked extensively with people in the following areas where mental and emotional blocks are holding them back:

  • PTSD - is now experienced by most people and not just war veterans. COVID reality has traumatized us in ways that dramatically effect our lives. Addressing the problems caused by the pandemic can dramatically reduce personal Suffering.
  • Unresolved Childhood Trauma - whether conscious or unconscious children suffer from attachment issues during early development. These issues, ranging from mild to severe, unconsciously influence/control adult behavior that normally has a negative impact on others. Addressing these attachment issues (wounded exiles) can make a dramatic difference in how you connect with others in the present.
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse - In IFS alcohol and drug abuse are considered 'parts' that represent an escape, last line of defense to overwhelming issues. IFS looks to identify and address the underlying issues that activate this 'firefighter part'. With over 6 years of group leadership in alcohol and drug abuse treatment I have seen this IFS approach work effectively for guests who may choose total abstinence or who may  continue to use in moderation. Still, moderation is risky as other parts may trigger this 'firefighter' in the future.
  • Overwhelming Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Issues - events in our lives can lead to mental, emotional and  spiritual  overwhelm. This may be a death of a close loved one, a personal or family financial crisis, and the isolation of COVID restrictions. Overwhelm is often the function of codependent behavior. I work to identify  and reconcile codependent behavior to move towards interdependence, a much more effective way to communicate and emotionally connect. 
  • Inability to Face and Navigate Significant Change -  Retirement, moving and resettling, new personal sense of purpose that is now out of alignment with others. My change model has been tested to be extremely effective in taking out the ossicles, internally and externally, to making change.
  • Sexual Orientation and Appearance Trauma - Who are we to pass judgment? Well many do. Fiends, school mates,  and most importantly , family. Whoever passes judgment will create trauma in the psyche of the person who's attention they judge. With the expansion of social media this has accelerated and intensified the judging and shaming process, leaving even deeper scars. Therapy becomes an important tool for stepping outside the judgment and shame to be your true self. 

Professional and Business Coach

have assisted individuals and businesses in navigating positive changes for growth and development.

  • Individual, Professional Development  - If you are having difficulties with management or coworkers to the point that your performance is being adversely  viewed and graded in ongoing evaluations you can use some independent coaching. The company will often offer three Employee Assistance Visit. Most people find this to be totally inadequate. Seeking outside coaching can be a good alternative. 
  • Small Business Development -  Business leaders can also become stuck in identifying, structuring and implementing business changes that help the company grow and prosper.  

Who Will Benefit

Over my years of practice I discovered that the inability to work with the changes in our life creates mental, emotional and distress. My approach assist a wide range of issues:

  • Individuals with Problems & Concerns
  • Couples Experiencing Difficulties
  • Individuals Recovering from Alcohol & Drug Abuse
  • Loss of Spiritual Focus
  • Stagnant Personal Growth
  • Small business growth and direction

Couples counseling with Merl Will-Wallace

My Approach to Coaching & Counseling Change

Change is always a positive event in our life, no matter how it initially appears to us. It is our responsibility to release what no longer serves us, understand how we will be changed by the process, and to emerge stronger, wiser and more flexible to all of life’s challenges.


I explore how to work with change as a personal growth process in your life.

My Approach to Therapy - IFS Based

Over the years it has become clear that the issues each individual brings to therapy is unique and requires a customized approach to make meaningful progress and to relieve the cause of suffering. To this end I utilize a variety of effective psychotherapy techniques that include:

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Client (Person) Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness and Compassionate Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • EMDR Trauma Treatment

What ever mix of therapy utilized Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the essential underpinning.

Personalized Individual Therapy

Over the years it has become clear that the issues each individual brings to therapy is unique and requires a customized approach to make meaningful progress and to relieve the cause of suffering. To this end I utilize a variety of effective psychotherapy techniques that include:

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Client (Person) Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness and Compassionate Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • EMDR Trauma Treatment

What ever mix of therapy utilized Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the essential underpinning.

More about how I work

Key Areas Needing Change Assistance

Individual counseling with Merl Will-Wallace

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

The move to Panama is just one of multiple changes that can be stress and anxiety producing. Retirement, sale of home, moving and starting in a new country can create a sense of loss of control. I can help you to find the way forward with greater ability and ease. 

 

Individual counseling with Merl Will-Wallace

Trauma & Loss

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Loss of a loved one, divorce, verbal abuse are just a few of the traumas that can cause anxiety, fear, and hopelessness . I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

 

Couples counseling with Merl Will-Wallace

Relationships

Sudden and Dramatic Physical, Mental and Emotional Changes

Relationships

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, through all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.     

What to Expect and What is New

Anew Custom Services

Anew Life Coaching and Counseling and Internal Family Systems therapy are synergisticly based to  provide a path in relieving suffering, hasten growth, and to stabilize personal transitions in  a program similar to Spiral Dynamics. Life Counseling and Coaching services include:

  1. Flexible Session Visits and Length - are patient driven. Individual session can be either one hour or an hour and a half. Session intervals can be from twice a week to monthly.
  2. Coaching Counseling Mix - Merl is trained both as a counselor and coach making Merl very capable of mixing both techniques to drive timely outcomes, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
  3. Capable to Navigate the Multi-Dimensional Mind Field - Merl's personal development of Self makes him the perfect partner in exploring the internal world.
  4. Multiple Skill Sets Supporting Various Therapy Needs - Merl has worked in alcohol and drug treatment, individual counseling, couples counseling, group therapy and business coaching. 

Our Move From Panama to Tucson

Merl and Barbara have faced their own challenges in making multiple, dramatic changes as they transitioned from quiet and peaceful Boquete, Panama to the hustle and bustle of Tucson, Arizona.When asked why make such a dramatic set of changes Merl simply replied, "I sensed a greater need for my services and skills in the United States and Arizona at this time."

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Types of Sessions

Initial Session Individual or Couples

(90 Minutes) This is a longer session due to the involvement of intake, discussion of needs and approach, and answering questions.   

Follow up Session Individual

(60 minutes) Sessions include review of progress,  inquiry into issues, mindfullness and compassion practice and reorientation, self discovery, integration of learning.   


Follow up Session Couples

 (60 minutes) Sessions include review of progress,  inquiry into issues, mindfullness and compassion practice and reorientation, self and couples discovery, integration of learning.     

Strategic Management Consulting Business

(fee per hour) Assistance with developing strategic plans for the overall business or specific business segments. 

Operational Management Consulting - Business

 (fee per hour) Assistance with developing operational plans for the overall business or specific business segments. 

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