5 stars would not be enough to characterize Marina's work!!!! ! I have done a lot of therapy in my life, but my work with Marina has been by far one of the best experiences I have ever had!!! I started working with Marina in the context of NVC (non-violent communication). She was the assistant teacher in my first NVC class. I immediately noted her kind nature and open heart. She has an amazing insight into how working with our communication skills can lead to a deeper process that uncovers our deepest fears and grief. But what I find amazingly beautiful is that she is able to create a gentle supportive place for you to stay in there and actually process the true deep real stuff that comes up in the process (if you know what I mean). She is tender and nurturing, yet also very no nonsense. She always stays focused on bringing the work back to you, in very creative and insightful ways. She also gives you hard and fast tools to take with you back out into the "real world." I am now working with Marina one on one and in a group environment. I look forward to every meeting with her as I know in every session she brings me to a place where I touch a sense of deep embodied self and self confidence. If you are lucky enough to have been referred to Marina I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Marina is a godsend. She is a guardian angel. First of all, her energy is fantastic. She holds a safe, caring, compassionate space so that I could be with all the icky emotions that I was dealing with. This then allowed me to create something powerful and positivie. I had told a toxic client that I couldn't perform services for her in the future. I had worked hard to deliver the message with compassion and non-judgment, but she was enraged and went on a rampage to smear my company's name and reputation. She posted outright lies on Yelp and to the BBB. I had to respond since they were lies and I couldn't leave those words out there in cyberspace unaddressed. I knew that many companies that respond to negative online reviews often look worse than if had they said nothing. Marina walked me through her process and helped me address each criticism line by line. She showed me what to ignore and how to address the ones that needed attention. After I wrote the piece, Marina reviewed it with me and helped me edit it to perfection. I am very proud of our response and I feel anyone who is the type of person I wish to do business with will be attracted by my response. Thank you, Marina! You are a life saver. read more

Marina is a wonderful human being and terrific counselor. Since meeting and working with her over the last three months she has helped give me the tools to become aware of and deal with many difficult issues and negative emotions and habits (some that have just come up, and some that I have been carrying around my entire life). Marina has that magic balance of being both extremely professional and caring and accessible and I felt completely comfortable in the space (both physical and emotional) that she provided at each meeting. She was also very flexible with my schedule, which was very full at the time. I am in such a better place in my life after meeting with her and feel ready to take on so many other challenges because of her guidance. The world is a better place with her in it and I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking help and clarity. read more

LOved being in the 8 week group facilitated by Marina, using NVC communication techniques. She is an amazing modeler of NVC appropriate responses to situations that we would often throw at her. She orchestrated and managed the circle and energy so well that we all felt supported and safe to express ourselves with vulnerability and openness. It is obvious that Marina is doing her deeper work in this lifetime and is really passionate about the energy and potency of words. Being around her and being in her group has left me with a much deeper connection to the power of the spoken word and how to use them more skillfully to dissipate anger and create potential for healing. I am looking forward to starting the next 8 week NVC group at the end of the month. Many blessings for your work Marina. read more

My life has been blessed with Marina's presence and love. Before I ever even met her I knew I could trust this woman with my deepest sorrow and highest joy. I had the privilege to be part of a 6-week women's NVC processing group where I experienced Marina's love, acceptance, humor, joy, compassion, sensitivity, and insight. I believe that Marina's heart could hold an ocean - even with the most tremendous of storms. If I hadn't moved out of the area, I would have continued to work with Marina without a second of hesitation or doubt. Even from afar, she continues to inspire and support me. I prefer to work and play in person, but she is such a keeper I may end up doing online video sessions anyways! read more

Marina is a gem. I've participated in two of her 8-week NVC women's groups and have also received counseling individually through her private practice. Her warmth, openness, and enthusiasm for real and joyful inner work has strengthened me in delving deep into some very challenging areas of my life -- areas that, without her excellent skill as a counselor and group facilitator, I don't think I could have embraced so fully. For anyone who's wanting to bring more compassion, joy, and effective communication to their lives and relationships -- this is your gal!! read more

Its been a powerful time doing some inner work and cleansing my relationship with my woman Erin. Marina is a top counselor. She has been helping us walk through fragile conversations with amazing skill and presence. Her soft and intelligent ways allowed me to tap into old wounds that have been floating in the unconscious. Having this exposed is so liberating! It's amazing to once again see how vulnerability rules! Thank you so much Marina! BTW, friends in the conscious path, she works with couples and individuals and she also works over Skype. read more

Good counselors are hard to find. Marina is one of two that I would go to right now, and I've seen a few! I appreciate her ability to feel into me and help me get out of the habit of making myself wrong, and instead staying with the feelings underneath my judgments. My work with her has given me hope that I can transform lifelong patterns that have undermined my relationships, and learn to do something new. I appreciate that she gives practical, useful tips, and that she's really sweet, understanding, and patient. I just really like her. read more

Marina is amazing, totally amazing. She really is a gift to the planet. She is very authentically caring and you can tell her anything and she won't judge you. Wow what a gift she gives. I am in one of her groups and I get so much out of it. She's a great group leader. I also see her for coaching. So worth it. When I win the lottery and become rich, first I'll buy a house, then I'll buy a house for my dog, and the rest will go to Marina. Why? Because she deserves it. read more

Marina is incredible. She's helped me twice with writing difficult letters to family members. Her loving, gentle guidance is invaluable and her presence is so solid and trustworthy. I've also sent various coaching clients of mine to her who were having challenging relationships and who needed her guidance to bridge the gap. She's a special human being who is really gifted in empathy and open, honest, compassionate communication. Highly recommend her! read more

Marina is incredible. Anybody who has the opportunity to work with her should do so. I have participated in weekly women's Non Violent Communication groups she leads for the past two years as well as a weekend retreat and have learned and grown so much. Marina brings her full vulnerable self each week and has an amazing ability to create a safe space for all. She artfully combines teaching and practice. I am sure she would be incredible one on one. read more

My experience with Marina was incredible. I deeply trusted her ability to guide me and to help me, and it was really beautiful. Our session transformed my relationship with my own fear. Ever since, I've felt more okay with myself. My "internal operations" are much softer and more compassionate. I don't punish myself any more as much. My session with her was one of the most clarifying experiences of my life. Her work is really effective. read more

I have been part of one of Marina's NVC groups for the better part of a year now. She has welcomed and supported me when I show up exuberant, or prickly, or distracted, or down. She directs our group into deep places of feeling, healing, and empowerment, but without heavy-handed guidance. I appreciate Marina's ability to continually feel out the room and adjust our conversation/activities based on the needs most present in the group. read more

I have known Marina since about October 2012 and am continually amazed at her beautiful way of being in the world. Most recently I completed an 8-week NVC class that she led and was deeply inspired by her masterful knowledge of NVC and compassionate communication. In addition, her powerful leadership skills, combined with her keen intuition, sensitivity, and huge heart make her an ideal teacher of NVC. Highly, highly recommended! read more

My experience working with Marina has been pretty life-changing. I've participated in her 8 and 12-week Women's NVC groups and am currently embarking on my second 12 week. Her consistent authenticity, empathic radiance and yearning to crack the love light of the world has helped me to open up to deeper a more beautiful parts of myself and my relationships. I didn't know how great the possibilities could be! read more

Marina is present with people in a way that allows for complete ease and a sense of peaceful opening. She doesn't get mired in the details or the stories, but effectively helps to get to the real heart of the matter. She gently and lovingly helped me to connect a present concern with past experiences, offering a new perspective. I highly recommend her as a coach and counselor. read more

Marina is awesome. Truly awesome. I'm so glad to be in her Monday night NVC group. I really appreciate her loving and playful presence and approach. And I'm grateful for her willingness and trust to allow life to emerge and unfold in our group as needed. The process feels very authentic, as does she! Working with Marina inspires me to be more me. read more

Marina is a gift to have in your life. I worked through some deeply painful issues with her and both learned a lot and healed in big ways. Her compassionate, present, and intuitive methods signal her commitment to the work and to helping her clients. I recommend her highly. read more

Marina. Has an incredible gift of connection! So full of love,inspiration and truth. To experience time with her and the ability to have you be be all that you can be is a god/goddess blessing. You rock. Marina read more