About me

I’m Mary Kathryn Marcom. If you want to know more about grief or you’re grieving yourself, you’re in the right place. As a trauma survivor and kidney transplant recipient, I’ve worked through many grief events and walked with others through theirs.

Losing a cousin to suicide when I was 20 was a wake-up call for me to face trauma and old wounds, as well as learn about grief. I’ve lost friends and family to cancer, addiction, Alzheimer’s, and suicide, and I know that grief needs to be met when it occurs, or it can accumulate.. 

When the pandemic began, I identified a weary, grieving world and quickly realized that professionals were often not educated to manage grief with their clients or employees. I began to focus on Grief Awareness and Grief Literacy and to coach professionals and small business owners dealing with loss and change in the workplace.

I have a social work and real estate background, and I’ve had extensive training since I first began coaching in 2010, including becoming certified by the International Coach Federation in 2019. I stay involved in the community by serving as President of the Board of the ICF San Francisco Bay Area Coaches Chapter, as an active member of PEO International, and as a deacon at my church. I’m a dog lover and enjoy the many activities in the Bay Area.

Because I’m immunocompromised, I coach online, allowing my clients to schedule appointments at their convenience and to be coached in the comfort of their homes. 

If you have questions, please schedule a complimentary 30-minute Zoom call HERE.

What Clients are Saying

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.