About MerTyx

About Us

MerTyX Group provides counseling, coaching, and consulting services to government, educational, and community partners through formal procurement and contract processes. Institutional engagements are not scheduled through the client booking system.

About us

MerTyX Group LLC is a telehealth-first counseling, consulting, and advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas. We specialize in trauma-informed, evidence-aligned mental health and educational services for individuals, families, schools, and public-sector partners.

About Founder

Leadership Rooted in Education & Clinical Practice

Founder Mercedes Paul, M.Ed., LPC-Associate, brings over a decade of experience as a school teacher, instructional leader, and counselor. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed classrooms, youth development, and family systems care. Supervised by Dr. Kim McGough, LPC-S.
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Differentiators

Our Values

To expand access to ethical, trauma-informed behavioral health and educational support through scalable, outcome-driven services.

 Xaolanda, Founder & CEO

Xaolanda is the Founder and CEO of MerTyX Counseling & Consulting, a mission-driven organization established to expand access to mental health and life-support services for individuals and communities often overlooked by traditional systems of care. A disabled veteran, Xaolanda developed her foundation in mental health while serving in the military, where she supported service members navigating trauma, high-stress environments, and major life transitions. Those experiences revealed critical gaps in long-term support—particularly for veterans and foster-involved individuals once formal systems disengage. After separating from the military, Xaolanda made a deliberate decision to build infrastructure rather than immediately enter civilian practice. She founded MerTyX Counseling & Consulting as a strategic platform—one designed to bridge service, advocacy, and future clinical operations—while she continues working toward full civilian practice. Beyond organizational leadership, Xaolanda is deeply committed to volunteering with foster youth and advocating for disabled veterans, aligning her professional mission with populations she has personally served alongside. Her work centers on accountability, access, and sustainability—ensuring support systems are intentional, ethical, and built to last. As a founder, Xaolanda leads with discipline, clarity, and purpose, focused on developing systems that do more than exist on paper. Through MerTyX, she is laying the groundwork for impact-driven services that meet people where they are—and remain present when others step away

Why choose us

A Coaching & Counseling Experience Built for Lasting Alignment

Every engagement is tailored, practical, and designed to meet people where they are — emotionally, academically, and systemically.

Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Aligned Care

We use evidence-aligned, trauma-informed practices that prioritize safety, trust, and meaningful outcomes.

Secure Telehealth Access

Our telehealth-first model delivers confidential, convenient care through secure virtual platforms.

Experience Across People & Systems

With deep experience in education, counseling, and program design, we support individuals, families, schools, and organizations with scalable, outcome-driven solutions.