The person behind the practice
Meet Marie
As a Nationally Certified Whole Life Guidance Coach, my work is collaborative and centered on helping individuals, couples, and small groups heal and thrive in life, love, and communication. I specialize in working with couples.
After 30 years teaching general and special education, I bring deep patience, curiosity, and an educator’s gift for helping people see what is possible. My work is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that every person has meaningful inner resources.
At a Glance
- Nationally Certified Whole Life Guidance Coach
- Rochester Hills, MI and online
- Specialties: individuals, couples, trauma and grief, Brainspotting, Parts Work
Experience & training
A broad toolkit, held with care.
Why I Coach
I come from a loving Italian family and a life shaped by family, faith, teaching, marriage, loss, and renewal. After 30 years in general and special education, I experienced a season of deep sadness and depression, divorce, and the courage to rebuild my spirit, mind, and body. Remarriage, family, and the love of God helped me see new possibilities. Coaching is the path I chose to give back — a legacy of love, light, hope, forgiveness, and strength.
My Approach / How I Guide Clients
I see each person as unique, complex, and whole. My coaching may integrate neuroscience, biology, nutrition, movement, emotional and spiritual guidance, Brainspotting, Parts Work, somatic awareness, energy healing, and the Intimacy From The Inside Out relationship model. You bring your frame of reference; I listen, guide, and help you discover new patterns with compassion.
Working with Children and Teens
With children and teens, I use age-appropriate play therapy, imaginative storytelling, and Brainspotting in the Sandtray. These approaches can give a child a safe way to express experiences that are difficult to explain in words.
My Training and Background
B.A. in Psychology, Oakland University · M.A. in Special Education, Eastern Michigan University · 30 years teaching general and special education, including Teacher Consultant and tutoring · Nationally Certified Whole Life Guidance Coach certification through the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board, trained by Bethany Perry · Trauma Informed · International Brainspotter, Levels 1 and 2 · Intimacy From the Inside Out with Toni Herbine-Blank and Martha Sweeny · Reiki Levels 1 and 2 · Harmonic Brain Healing · Brain Longevity Specialist · Registered Yoga Teacher RYT200 · Yin Yoga Training · 5 years as a yoga teacher · 5+ years as a Nationally Certified Whole Life Guidance Coach.
Mission of Tapestry of Love
Tapestry of Love is a thread toward healing the heart, mind, body, and spirit. My mission is to help people appreciate themselves, live more fully, and weave a life that reflects their purpose, relationships, and authentic selves.
What Marie helps make possible
Connection
Guidance for individuals and couples ready to connect more intimately and thrive in relationship.
Healing
Support as you work through trauma, grief, and the patterns that once helped you survive.
Positive change
A practical, compassionate path toward breaking destructive patterns and choosing what fits your life now.