“Marie has a piercing intelligence that is able to get to the root of what is ‘really going on’ extremely quickly.

Okay, so I've done A LOT of therapy in my life, have seen many life coaches and spiritual teachers over the years, and have been on a spiritual path for 15+ years. At this point in my journey, I sometimes feel cynical about reaching out for help because I've already done so much growth work. However, I had an issue that just would not budge no matter how much self-awareness and inner work I poured into it. I reached the point where it felt hopeless. On a whim and out of desperation, I contacted Marie. It ended up being an excellent decision!

Marie has a peircing intelligence that is able to get to the root of what is "really going on" extremely quickly. She was able to give me insight and reflection that no other therapist, spiritual teacher, coach, friend, book, etc could. I was impressed with her capacity to see me accurately, ask questions, and provide feedback that I had never thought about before. She brought hope, light, and a new perspective to a situation that had felt dark for so long.

Marie is an accomplished scholar and unconventional and brilliant thinker who perceives WAY outside the traditional box. But she also emanates a boundless compassion and warmth that made me feel truly held in non-judgemental awareness. Her combination of intellect with heart-centered development is a rare find.

If you our experiencing a psychological, emotional, or spiritual barrier that you haven't been able to gain traction on for years, don't give up! Contact Marie! I promise you won't be disappointed.”

—Raphaela Pandy, 35, Business Owner

“During the first session, Marie helped me connect to a very deep issue that I have with intimacy and helped me to see it. It was like she had a radar that honed right into my core.

At first I was somewhat unwilling to go more deeply into it. She was gentle, patient and kind in her approach, waiting for me to be willing to work on it. She gave me great advice, and then she helped me write an AMAZING dating profile! Words that I have never been able to come up with on my own. Her work is insightful, caring, and very deep.”

—Shiroko Sokitch, 62, MD & Author

“I actually met my partner of a year now shortly after starting sessions with Marie.”

I had been online dating for a while and my experiences felt increasingly negative. I found myself approaching dating like running a shopping errand. I felt demoralized and tired of bad behavior and my increasing need for validation through strangers.

Listening to Marie discuss approaching dating with wonder, love for myself and others, and even enchantment was like, yes, this is how I want to move through the world generally, no matter the outcome. 

I actually met my partner of a year now shortly after starting sessions with Marie. It’s been an incredibly loving and enriching chapter of my life.

—E. Garcia, 41, PhD researcher

“Love, love, love, not fear! I came to Marie to talk about dating life but she became my healer and life coach!

Her kindness, empathy and wisdom opened my heart and I shared with her all my pain and struggles. She listened very carefully and shared her insights and brilliant suggestions. Her insights unblocked my life like a great acupuncturist would unblock pain - blood flowing suddenly. She helped me to replace fear with love, pain with hope, struggle with joy. I will continue to adopt her framework of life as I navigate through my life. If you are thinking of talking to her, do it. You won't regret at all. :)”

—Hiyo S., 36, Technologist

“With her guidance I am now in a loving healthy relationship.

So glad I found Marie!
Marie guided me through a process of mindfully being open to love in my life. She helped me through both the app dating process as well as meeting people in day to day life. With her guidance I am now in a loving healthy relationship.
If you're looking for some expert guidance/coaching to finding loving relationships Marie is a wonderful resource.”

—Stephanie S., 59, Healthcare Administrator

“I have met my beloved. The man that I deserve and is suited for me, he is healthy, romantic, wise, hot, stable, emotionally intelligent, deep and so much fun. He adores me and treats me like the amazing catch I am. I can hardly believe it but it is very real.

My childhood did not teach me what love is. Instead it taught me what love isn’t, like being emotionally neglected, living in fear and feeling unworthy, to name a few. I had always chose men who reinforced my childhood experience, which more and more riddled down my identity and self-worth. I felt desperate and hopeless for romance.

I’m 50 years-old and had never truly been in love, instead always mistreated and shrinking myself to fit the man’s ways just to have that companionship under the guise of ‘love’. I was sick of it and made a powerful decision that no matter what, I’m going to experience love and my forever relationship but first I had to learn what love looks like, sounds like and feels like.

I had to shift my conditioning from unhealthy to healthy. I had to learn what were healthy expectations for how to be treated, my self-worth and make my inner compass solid and clear. I first attended Marie’s 8-week Relationship and Love Self-discovery Group, seeing Marie once/week and reading the books she recommended.

My transformation was amazing, my health and well-being on point. She helped me shift my energy with online dating, encouraged in-person speed-dating and… so I am going to sound like one of those hallmark, Hollywood cards… but yes, I have met my beloved. The man that I deserve and is suited for me, he is healthy, romantic, wise, hot, stable, emotionally intelligent, deep and so much fun. He adores me and treats me like the amazing catch I am. I can hardly believe it but it is very real. And we met through online dating!!

I will miss Marie but I have wrapped up our work for now, the baby bird moving from Mama’s nest, flying on her own and the world is her oyster. But I’ll be back - I recently bought a big package of sessions so that I can be sure to do ’tune ups’ with Marie as well as get her coaching and love with any new territory I’m in with my boyfriend.

Do it all! The courses, her recommendations for getting out there, the books and the coaching. I will forever love Marie deeply in my heart.”

—Samantha, 50, Psychologist

“After a few months of Marie and I talking, I started seeing someone!”

I had been single and dating for a few years, and Marie helped me reflect more objectively on my past experiences, identify the beliefs that were holding me back, and clarify my long term goals. She also takes a holistic view and we discussed other parts of my life that may have made me feel less sure of myself. We talked through my goals and she broke them into smaller, more manageable actions, that I can already see have a positive effect on my life. The best part is, after a few months of Marie and I talking, I actually started seeing someone, and she has been supporting me a ton as I navigate this new relationship! I'm looking forward to working with her more as it evolves into the next stages.”

—Hannah B., 32, Graphic Designer

“Marie is a treasure for those of us who want to learn to relate, lead, work, and live in love with our hearts and minds in congruence!

TLDR: I highly recommend Marie and the coaching and insights she provides! I scheduled an intro session with Marie hoping she would be able to coach me through some thorny challenges I was anticipating in my personal life. What I discovered was someone who could help me connect these challenges to others I was facing in my professional, psychological, family, social, and romantic domains along with practical and tangeable ways to address the common denominators these have. She is a godsend! As important and helpful as these are, they're just the tip of the iceberg. Marie is a treasure for those of us who want to learn to relate, lead, work, and live in love with our hearts and minds in congruence!”

—Derrell Cox, 59, Medical Anthropologist

“I now have a lovely girlfriend because I bought into Marie’s philosophy.

I have been passionate about self-improvement for my entire adult life. In Marie, I found a kindred spirit. She is dedicated to living in her truth and fearless about pursuing her interests. She is SERIOUS about fun and living from her heart. She taught me to consciously bring these two values into my dating life. It wasn't easy. But it was worth it and I am still learning and growing over a year after the first session I had with Dr. Marie.

She packs no punches in getting me to get it. I now have a lovely girlfriend because I bought into her philosophy. My girlfriend is beautiful, kind, intelligent and occasionally funny ;) Had I not invested in sessions with Marie my girlfriend and I would have never happened.

Marie continues to be a helpful resource in navigating my relationship. I'm forever grateful to the difference working with Marie has made in both my romantic and platonic relationships.

—Brian McCrystal, 26, Psychotherapist

“To say that working with Marie has been life-changing would be an understatement.

I am a 36-year-old female and was a bona-fide anxious attacher. Before I started working with Marie, dating felt like trying not to drown in a washing machine, after a couple months it felt like doggy paddling. Now, not even a year after we began, it feels like swimming with confidence and grace :)

There are so many things I have learned, internalized, and embodied with Marie. She is warm and positive. She models the graceful, loving, spirit she hopes to cultivate in her clients. She radiates loving kindness.

Together we worked on both the deeper level emotions of dating (the trauma, the histories, the internal thought processes) as well as the nitty-gritty and day-to day. She was as willing to discuss complex trauma as she was to look over 20 photos of me in the same outfit and decide which she liked best. No topic was "too large", or "too small" for her. In this way I found her way more helpful than regular therapy because she was so focused on solutions and was really trained in talking about dating specifically. My experience with Marie was much more helpful than working with regular therapists who have not worked with dating in all its particularities! She has thought about dating in all of its complexities and particularities and truly loves the topic. She will never bomb you with clichés or make you feel bad. She will hold you with grace even as you stumble and work with you towards a better future.

Marie will help bring out the best of you in dating. If you are looking for something to help you "win more dates" or "get any guy" she is not the right person for you. She is there to help you find matches that are good fits for YOU (the genuine YOU with your dating strengths – she’ll help you figure out those too). She is trying to help you find, soul-expanding, positive, love, not to “get *that* guy at any cost” or "win more dates". She will always have your best interest in mind.

After spending this time with Marie, I can say with full honesty that I feel confident in dating and I am a secure attacher!!! I know the partner I get now and the love I am able to create will be infinitely better and more expansive than what I would have been capable of before. Thank you Marie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

—Kara Cooperrider, 36, Teacher

“Over the course of 5 sessions with her, not only have I met someone (after a few years of being consciously single!) but I have also gained clarity in what my core relationship values are and the confidence to trust in myself as I freshly navigate the relationship world.

Marie is truly an amazing coach! All your dating messiness is welcome with her, as she will help you spin it into attraction and partnership gold!”

—Amelia Isabel, 33, Life Coach

“I had been in a very long term relationship of 30 years and was at a loss on what to do or where to start with respect to dating.

I found Marie through a meetup slow dating event and her vibe was exactly what i needed. Within 3 months, i have become this confident woman who is exploring love in so many ways! She is amazing and has become a great confidante and coach. Love you Marie!”

—Lavanya Chandra, 52, Technologist

“I've been working with Marie for years and never have I left a conversation without a useful piece of knowledge and action item that actually works.

You will feel loved by Marie. She's one of those rare personalities that genuinely, deeply, and passionately loves all. The amount of empathy, care, and deep understanding of love she has from her work over the years is evident in every single conversation. She knows the right questions to ask to truly understand an issue and will provide the exact right framework for one to solve any challenge. She coaches with timely, relevant solutions that apply to the bigger picture for a healthier, longer-lasting relationship.
You want to feel listened to? You want to feel understood? You want the right tools to help improve your relationship? Marie is your human!”

— Adam Millman, 28, Tech Sales & DJ

“The first word that comes to mind when I think of Marie is "Magic".

Marie has the ability to create a deeply safe space of transformation and healing, in which I can open and explore the most delicate spaces of my heart, with the certainty that she will care for them with reverence, love and tenderness.

With her attentive listening, her precise insights, her ability to aim right, her action-oriented and empowering suggestions... Marie encourages and accompanies rapid and powerful transformations. Her work is much broader than the field of romantic relationships. She has allowed me to approach Love in a wider way: love of myself, love of the other, love of Life, love of my own life.

As I live in France, we do our sessions via Zoom and even online, the quality of Marie's presence is radiant and makes the sessions as intense as in-person sessions. I am full of gratitude for this meeting and all that it has brought me and still brings me.”

—Alexandra de Lassus, 36, Yoga Teacher & Copywriter

“Wonderful coaches and teachers have helped me on my 40 year healing journey. Yet, I was still lacking essential interpersonal skills—until I met Marie.

She has been helping me tremendously to open my heart to relationships. In Marie I encountered an out of this world amount of care, patience, and insight into my blocks. She has guided me to transform my abstract knowledge about love, intimacy, and relationship into concrete strategies that I apply. She inspired my hope that I can, after all, manifest the most loving partnership of my life!”

— Andreas Blachian, 62, Business Owner

Marie helped me navigate the somewhat murky waters of conscious uncoupling.

She provided a great deal of strength, love, and support for both. Our work together helped me focus on what I truly desire in a relationship and take charge of my innate resilience and truth. Thank you so much for helping me identify and face my fears!

-Kalen A, 33, Life Coach

“Marie takes the scary and the excuses out of the dating process. She is the real-deal. She helped me feel empowered and excited about dating.

She approaches dating with joy and positivity that allowed me to focus on the potential fun and possibilities of dating.

Marie helped craft my bio statement, select good photos and even made my online account with me. Then, she was available to help me sift through others' profiles to find people who matched my desires for heart-centered and kind dating partners.

I believe in her skills and positivity so much that I've referred her to numerous friends. If you're serious about trying or improving your dating experiences, give Marie a call.”

—Shoey Sindel, 61, Photographer

“I felt like I was going into the dating world with a secret weapon for success. She helped me overcome a lot of my jealousy struggles.

In my sessions with Marie, I felt seen beyond the words I was speaking. As a coach myself, I know that this is an essential gift because oftentimes we hide things even from ourselves and to have someone truly see you allows you to see yourself. Every time I speak to her I learn something new that I can then apply to improving my dating and overall life.”

—Lacou F., 31, Coach

“Maybe you're in your 30s and think about what's wrong with the world? Why is online dating so hard?

Marie helped me to realize the solution is to let go of things I cannot change (the external world and how others respond to me) and focus on the things I can change i.e. my internal world.

And then sometimes I just want someone who can understand how I'm feeling without any judgment... someone to hold space for me as I share my struggles/challenges with online dating and love!

That's where Marie came in with a safe, shame-free, and non-judgmental space helping me to bring ALL of myself and get more clarity on my values and even become accepting of some of my deeper wounds.

Never did I think I would say No to potential dates. Now I'm able to be attuned to my feelings and make choices that are fulfilling. Working with Marie has not just helped me progress in online dating but also positively impacted the spiritual growth/inner work I've been doing.

If you're done with shallow relationship(s) and looking to form a deeper, meaningful romantic relationship with your current or future partner, then I'd highly recommend Marie and see for yourself if your values align with her approach to dating and love.

-Ankur S, 33, Tech Sales

“I am in a happy and fulfilling romantic relationship and I contacted Marie to work on another kind of love: Self-love.

Marie greatly helped me understand my internal critique who relentlessly judges me: I had very little self-acceptance, self-compassion, and a turbulent relationship with my body. Marie held the space for me, graciously and with tenderness, asked powerful questions, and listened deeply. With her I felt very much at ease, understood, and in a safe space - where I could explore my internal demons. With Marie's help, I became more aware of negative beliefs and patterns that I have (like always comparing myself to others.) She gently guided me away from shame for the parts of me that I did not like, and showed me the way to self-love. This was very important for me, as I struggled with my image since I was about 7 years old! Now, with this new gained acceptance, I also gained more self-confidence and, most importantly, I treat myself as the magnificent and love-worthy being that I am! Now, not only do I love my partner, family, and friends, but also myself—and this makes my love for others even bigger, and my life much better! The more we love ourselves, the more we can love! 
Thank you Marie—you brought out the best part of me!
Marie is a wonderful coach, precious human being, and truly a powerful gift for this world!!!”

— G. T., 41, Art Advisor

“Marie has been a foundation of support to both my husband and myself as we venture into nonmonogamy after decades of living monogamously.

I have gained self-confidence, independence, and liberation throughout the process. He and I have worked on our communication skills and have grown closer with her coaching. It has been a beautiful and enlightening experience.”

— D. G., 51, Teacher

“I’d say to anyone contemplating working with Marie, that you’ll be, not only under the care of a brilliant and skilled professional, but you will also have a loving friend, one that will be invested in your personal growth as a fellow human.

Marie is a rare, and precious individual; a balanced blend of professionalism and wisdom, coupled and made manifest by a palpable love for people.

The care and attention she gives me during, what has been an incredibly difficult time in my life cannot be overstated. Marie is not merely concerned in ensuring that I get “x” number of dates, or in training me to be the ideal date per se. Instead, her focused attention upon my story, and her pertinent and incisive follow-up questions make clear that she is making time for me, and only me. Her compassion, kindness, and deep curiosity seems to be a fuel source for her, and therefore the foundation upon which my own personal growth now stems as I navigate through my relationship journey. She’s also helped me with all sorts of deep issues of shame - which I’ve begun to transmute from frozen disgust with myself, into liberating action -, as well as offering practical and effective action items that have improved the quality of my life, and thus making me feel more confident, capable and attractive.”

— Xavier Vinas, 38, Graphic Artist

“I'm trusting myself and my own intuition in dating now . . . Trusting my No and my Yes.

Marie Thouin was born to be a conscious dating + relationship coach. Her warmth, her keen perception and intuition, her reverence for, and celebration of human connection and love all contribute to her skill in this role. She really saw me and heard me and helped me make concrete changes in my dating profiles. She helped me see myself and what I'm looking for with more clarity so we could select the photos that choose the words that reflect who I am now and what I'm calling in and creating now. I already feel more clear and rooted in myself, as I'm shining my light out in the world. I'm feeling more congruent and experiencing my "of-course-ness" even more strongly. I'm trusting myself and my own intuition in dating now more than in the past. Trusting my No and my Yes. On behalf of my partner (whose name I know not yet ;) and me, thank you, Marie!

— Kellita Maloof, 50, Performance Artist

“When I first went to see Marie, I didn't really have much hope and I was on the verge of giving up.

But after working with Marie, I now feel much more confident and comfortable with dating in general and specifically online dating. She has been especially good at adjusting to my needs so that I am able to take significant steps forward. I didn't think it was possible to get to the point I am now and it is all thanks to Marie!”

— A. L., 38, Artist

“I have always felt out of sorts and completely overwhelmed about the dating world.

Marie helped me break things down into simple easy steps while also providing a sense of safety and warmth. She is so helpful and clear in her communication. I highly recommend anyone who needs a dating guru to see Marie.”

— Channing Gronner, 33, Neuromuscular Therapist

“Marie has been incredible in helping me navigate dating and polyamory.

Dating is exhilarating and challenging. I felt heard and supported when going through many of these dating experiences. Polyamory was new for me and Marie helped me navigate these experiences with understanding, resources and just overall compassion. Marie is caring, resourceful and completely invested in helping you meet your goals.”

— M.R., 49, Psychologist

“Marie has been such a gift in helping my transition from a monogamous relationship to an open one.

She has helped me develop better communication skills with my partner around boundaries, and has been of immense value in helping navigate the world of dating again. Marie's work is filled with personal growth and sex positivity, and I have gained so much confidence in myself from working with her. Marie does not shy away from topics such as fear of rejection, sexual worries, and how to move on from someone who is not the right fit. She is also filled with so many ideas on where to go and what to do to meet fellow polyamorous people, which we hadn't a clue in the beginning. Marie has made a world of difference in my life, I highly recommend her!”

— S. N., 46, Acupuncturist

“I’m amazed at how quickly Marie grasped my essential needs and assisted me in discovering practical tools to meet them.

Coaching with Marie gave me a deeply satisfying conviction: There is a way to steer myself out of my anxieties, onto a path that clearly leads to more mutually pleasurable exchanges in my social life. At last! I found in Marie a guide.

— Philip, 70, Retired Teacher

“Marie is such a lovely human that, even if she weren’t so wonderful at her job, it would be great to spend an hour per week with her.

As it is, she’s a highly skilled, experienced coach who really did help me shift several of my self-defeating ways of thinking. I felt sad that each session was over, but better about myself. How can you beat that? (You can’t!) I highly recommend Marie if you think you might benefit from having a relationship coach!

—B. Rose, 70, Project Manager

“Marie is warm and incredibly insightful. Her wisdom and guidance come without judgement.

She helped me to discover some patterns and (with love) help me to reframe some of my long held beliefs. It was an illuminating joy to work with her.”

—Leslie McLean, 50, Educator

“I am amazed by the wealth of tools I have received in working with Marie.

She is a wonderful person to work with. She has such kindness and a tremendous ability to connect deeply. The tools she gave me have helped me navigate mindful relating and find more connection in my life.

—Reuel Atkinson, 33

"Marie offers compassionate and insightful guidance around dating and love.

She helped me establish a "love language" that fleshes out what I truly desire in a potential love interest, as well as clarify and establish my own relationship strengths and boundaries. Marie also was central in helping me develop an online dating profile that revealed my authentic self to the dating pool. This included working with me on my self-description and going the extra mile to take several amazing photos to highlight on my profile. After a multi-year dating hiatus, my work with Marie has been invaluable in laying the groundwork to attract the right mate.."

— Kevin Scott., 46, Project Manager