Work with Marcia

Boundaries. Needs. Desires. Communication.

Life Is Too Short to Ignore What You Want.

I help people gently untangle the stories they learned about who they are supposed to be, reconnect with what they truly want and practice living a life that feels honest, alive and fully their own.

You’ll find a space to explore yourself at your own pace, reclaim pleasure, curiosity and self-trust, and begin stepping into who you really are—without judgment, without “shoulds” and without compromise.

When you work with me, you get:

  • A friendly, shame-free space to safely explore your desires, questions and boundaries

  • Guidance and support to practice new ways of being and relating

  • Embodied, experiential learning that integrates mind, body and emotions

  • Practical tools to reclaim pleasure, curiosity and self-trust

  • Permission to be fully yourself—messy, bold and alive

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Marcia B.

Ready to start? Explore the options below and find the path that fits you.

How to work with me

Want personalized support?

1:1 Coaching is a private space to untangle shame, interrupt old patterns and practice living from what you truly want. Deep, experiential and unapologetically honest, this work helps you reclaim pleasure, curiosity and self-trust—and transform your relationships, starting with the one you have with yourself.

Explore 1:1 Coaching

Private Workshops

Bring this work directly into your relationships. I offer private workshops for pre-existing groups — whether a professional cohort, intentional community, sex-positive club, friend circle or something else — as well as immersive intensives for couples and triads.

Topics include boundaries, desire, sexual communication, consent, and identity exploration. All sessions are experiential, queer-inclusive, trauma-informed, and designed to deepen connection.

Select your option:

For Couples
For Groups

You’re a Professional wanting Training?

For coaches, therapists, facilitators and leaders who want real skill — not just theory.

I teach Like a Pro: The Wheel of Consent for Professionals through the School of Consent, and Fundamentals of Embodied Facilitation through Shakti Shiva Academy.

These trainings build power fluency, embodied consent literacy and the capacity to lead relational work with clarity, integrity and precision.

Take a peek:

Like A Pro
Fundamentals of Embodied Facilitation

  • "I have had the pleasure of inviting Marcia to speak to our graduate students and clinicians, and in participating on a more philosophically-oriented panel on the topic of love with her. She is a gifted speaker making issues clear and relevant but also making sure to make room for the inherent complexity of real relationships and issues. She captivates audiences and is a professional in all communications. She knows her material both from an academic standpoint and from first hand research and is truly curious - involving herself in ongoing inquiry and dialogue. I would be delighted to work with her again and would recommend her without reservation."

    Nicolle Zapien, PhD, San Francisco

  • “I LOVE working with Marcia! And with the open, generous, supportive people who attended all the classes. Marcia used her deep experience coaching individuals and groups in all things related to wants, needs and desires to illuminate the sometimes dark places we store our needs and desires out of shame or anxiety reminding us they are just a part of being human and we all have them. She used thoughtful and fun games to help us start practicing feeling what we want/need, talk about them, ask for them, and held tender space for everyone to come as just as we were. I'll be back for more!!”

    — Jenn T, Oakland, CA

  • "I gained so much from the weekend spent in your presence and am grateful for it.  I learned that my own perceived limitations were holding me back from receiving and sharing in so much joy in many areas of my life.  I learned why and how to stop desire smuggling.  I learned to be patient and kind with myself when I do smuggle my own desire.   I learned that saying "Thank you" during sexy times can go a long way... After reviewing schedules for the week, a playmate of mine came over on Monday night.  It was fucking epic.  I scared the bejesus out of my roommate (I was expressing my joy, shall we say, a bit loudly) but I didn't wake the kid so I'm calling it a complete win. I was slurring my words by the end and fell asleep in a heap. There were no plots, no fancy costumes, so exotic locales. We scheduled time, shared our desires, and made it happen in the moment. Thank you for removing so many barriers to joy!"

    Dianna, San Francisco, CA

  • "Marcia Baczynski is one of a handful of people I have absolute 100% respect for every piece of work I have seen her put out there. A brilliant soul and emotional genius!"

    — Ruby Rogers, Oakland, CA

  • "Thank you for giving us the words and communication techniques to be able to deepen our connection, even after 8 years together. We really found so many nuggets of wisdom packed in that it's going to take us some time to digest it all and unpack it and implement it - but we're both eager and excited to begin deploying our new skillset!"

    Kit C, New York, NY

  • "I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful workshop on open relationships. Your presentation really helped clarify a lot of the issues I've been struggling with lately as I go about rebuilding my personal relationships. Let me also compliment you on your skill at organizing your thoughts and delivering them effectively. Yours was the most informative, well-organized, and well presented workshop I attended at the Con."

    — Kevin R, Washington DC

  • "Shout out to Marcia Baczynski - I am so grateful for your uncanny ability to articulate big ideas (as if rattling off what you had for dinner), your taking a stand for "hey people, this stuff is messy," and your good company (and sage advice!) along the path. #damngirl

    — Stephanie Saline, Buffalo, NY