About Me
I’m Mary Kathryn Marcom. If you’re grieving—or trying to make sense of a loss that others don’t always see—you’re in the right place.
Grief found me early. When I was 20, I lost my cousin to suicide. That loss became a turning point in my life. I faced trauma, healed old wounds, and began learning what grief really is—and what it requires of us.
Over the years, I’ve experienced many forms of loss: friends and family to cancer, addiction, Alzheimer’s, suicide, and other illnesses. I’ve also navigated my own health journey as a trauma survivor and kidney transplant recipient. Grief has been my steady companion, and I’ve learned when grief isn’t acknowledged, it doesn’t disappear—it accumulates. When it is met with compassion and honesty, it can become a doorway to deeper clarity and connection.
When the pandemic began, I saw a weary and grieving world. That realization deepened my focus on Grief Awareness and Grief Literacy, and I expanded my practice to include more interactive and educational workshops.
My background includes social work and real estate, and I began coaching in 2010. I earned my International Coach Federation certification in 2019 and have served in leadership roles within the ICF San Francisco Bay Area Coaches Chapter. Community matters deeply to me. I’m also active in PEO International and in my church.
Outside of my work, I’m a devoted dog lover and enjoy the Bay Area’s many activities.
Above all, I believe grief deserves space, language, and care - whatever the loss is. It is an honor to witness people’s stories, helping them find steadiness and meaning as they move forward.
If you have questions, please schedule a complimentary 30-minute Zoom call HERE.
What Clients are Saying
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Mary Kathryn is a wonderful coach. She demonstrated flexibility and patience. I was able to be vulnerable and work through challenging life issues. She asked excellent open-ended questions.
- Tracy
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Through a series of questions and answers, Mary Kathryn was able to let me see the true issue I needed to resolve and the fears that were holding me back.
- Dave
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Mary Kathryn has a wealth of knowledge which she shared with me at just the right times. She is responsive and attuned to the situation allowing the ebb and flow to happen in real-time. I found my sessions insightful and helpful. I couldn't have asked for more.
- Kym
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Mary Kathryn is exactly the type of coach you need if you're grieving regardless of the type of loss. Her patience, kindness, and support are immeasurable in their value.
- Jeannine
MY VISION
I envision:
a world where those who suffer any type of grief event or trauma do not feel stigmatized as they reach out for help
where help is always easily available to all who need it
where professionals are grief-educated and grief-aware and know how to respond with skill and compassion
MY MISSION STATEMENT
My mission is to empower all people to thrive, to become the best versions of themselves, and to radiate more love and joy. I achieve this through grief education and creative, consistent coaching. I assure that my clients not only meet but exceed their goals.