Spiritual Guide

spiritual guide and coach
Being in your divinity is living from the truth of who you are. It’s trusting your inner wisdom, moving in alignment with your values, and allowing your life to reflect the sacredness you carry.
— Debbie Merced

I believe spirituality is deeply personal. My role as a spiritual guide isn’t to tell you what to believe or what your spiritual path should look like. It’s to create a space where you can ask questions, explore what feels true for you, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom.

As a spiritual guide and Reiki practitioner, I work with people who are seeking a deeper connection to themselves, to God, Creator, Source, or whatever language feels meaningful to them. For some, that means exploring beliefs they’ve carried for years. For others, it means reimagining their spiritual life after questioning or outgrowing what they were taught. And for some, it simply means creating more intention, connection, and meaning in their everyday lives.

That same philosophy is at the heart of all the work I do. You don’t have to believe what I believe. You get to discover what feels true and sacred to you.

My work draws from years of experience in spiritual coaching, energy healing, meditation, mindfulness, and the study of different spiritual and healing traditions. I continue to learn, question, and evolve in my own spirituality too. I don’t believe being a spiritual guide means having all the answers. I believe it means being willing to sit with the questions.

I also serve as an officiant for weddings, vow renewals, house blessings, funerals, and other meaningful life moments. Each ceremony is created around the people I’m serving, honoring their beliefs, values, relationships, and stories rather than asking them to fit into a particular religious tradition.

Outside of my work, I find much of my own connection through nature, gardening, reading, meditation, and the ordinary moments of life. I live in Southern California with my husband, Louie, and continue to explore what it means to live a life that feels authentic, connected, and spiritually my own.

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Voice

Were you taught to follow the rules but never ask the questions?

This course is for you.
If you’re healing from religious harm...
If you’re trying to untangle guilt from truth...
If you’re craving a spiritual path that’s yours and yours alone...

Let’s clear the noise and come home to what feels real.

Is It Okay to Question My Faith?

Yes. Not only is it okay to question your faith, it's important. Think about it. Most of us didn't choose the faith we were raised in. We were born into a family, a culture, a community, that had already decided what we were going to believe. So, when questions start coming up, it's not a sign that something's gone wrong. It might just mean you're finally old enough and curious enough to ask a really important question. What do I believe? Questioning doesn't mean rejecting everything. It doesn't mean tossing all of it out. There's space between keeping all of it and leaving all of it. That's where curiosity lives. Try asking yourself, what parts of my faith still feel true and alive for me? What brings me closer to love and connection? Look at the pillars your faith was built on. Keep what still feels sacred to you. Notice what doesn't fit. And give yourself permission to not know, to explore, to change your mind. Questioning your faith doesn't mean you've lost your spirituality. It is the beginning of actually connecting to what spirituality truly means to you.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient healing practice that harnesses universal life force energy to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As a trusted and experienced practitioner, I bring my passion for healing and my mastery of Reiki to help you unlock your body's innate healing abilities.

The Divine Feminine Series

Join Debbie and Cassandra for a monthly Zoom conversation exploring the divine feminine across time, tradition, and culture. Together we’ll look at the women of the Bible who were diminished, silenced, or erased, and uncover their wisdom and presence. Our discussions will expand into other traditions and belief systems, highlighting divine feminine figures and what they mean for us today. This is a space for open-hearted dialogue, spiritual discovery, and reclaiming the power of the feminine in sacred history and beyond. Join us live on Zoom to be part of the discussion, or catch the replay in our Facebook group and on YouTube.

Cost is free. register here

Divine Feminine

Officiant

Wedding- Deluxe

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As a wedding officiant, I craft heartfelt and personalized ceremonies that celebrate the unique love story of each couple. My goal is to create a memorable and meaningful experience, reflecting your values, personalities, and commitment to one another on your special day. Includes initial consultation, Zoom collaboration, and a customized ceremony that is uniquely yours.

$450 Honorarium

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Wedding

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You are ready to say “I do” and plan your ceremony. With a variety of wedding scripts available, you can go stress free and select a ceremony that is right for you. Great for elopements and intimate gatherings.

$250 Honorarium


Vow Renewal

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Celebrate your love and journey as a married couple with a vow renewal ceremony that reflects your unique love story and say “I do” once again. You can select from a variety of scripted ceremonies. For a more personalized ceremony you can upgrade to the Wedding-Deluxe.

$250 Honorarium


Funeral

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As an officiant, I provide compassionate and personalized services to honor the life and legacy of your loved one. With care and sensitivity, I create a meaningful ceremony that reflects their unique spirit, offering comfort and support during this difficult time.

$300 Honorarium


House Blessing

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A house blessing is a special ceremony or ritual performed to invoke positive energy, protection, and good fortune upon a new home or to cleanse and purify an existing home. It is often done when moving into a new house, after renovations, or to create a harmonious environment.

$150 Honorarium