If living a happy and fulfilled life feels like a far-fetched, impossible dream … know that it’s possible, and you can do it, too.
Hi there! I’m Irina Marc, a psychotherapist, astrologer, optimist, and believer in the best in people!
You might ask: Isn't fulfillment and internal peace reserved for a few who meditate on the mountain their whole lives?
Let me assure you that it's available to everyone—the question is how to get there and what qualifies me to guide you on this journey.
My Journey
From Adversity to Dispair
I embarked on an adventurous journey thirty years ago, moving from Moscow to Houston right after college, with $100, one suitcase, and a burning desire to explore new possibilities.
Little did I know the tests that the Universe had in store for me. My “dream life” started with cleaning houses and babysitting—not exactly what I imagined while watching Dallas:) …
Fast forward a few years, I found myself in an unhappy marriage, trapped in an unfulfilling career, with a young daughter, an MBA, and facing an impending layoff from my finance job.
I was also enduring a difficult divorce that drained my emotional and financial resources.
The year of my divorce and custody battle was one of the most challenging years of my life, but also the most significant as it marked the beginning of the journey to my authentic life.
At my lowest point, emotionally off-balance, failing job interviews, with a drained bank account, and terrified of losing custody of my daughter, doubting my ability to survive in a country that was still foreign…
I remember taking a shower and, at the moment of despair, the thought came: “It’s better not to live at all.”
TO Embracing the Universe's Guidance
Scared by the very essence of this thought, which was completely foreign to me, for the first time in my life and driven completely by instinct I asked the Universe for help. And the Universe did not fail to deliver.
A couple days later, a book by the Russian spiritual healer, S. Lasarev, “Diagnostic of Karma” was delivered to me by mistake, instead of another book that I ordered.
I read the book out of curiosity, and it gave me the answers I was looking for.
It was as if all my pains and despair were leading me to a point of no return, at which point I could choose to either sink or swim.
This was the beginning of my Life, a journey of spiritual growth, guided by a kind and receptive Universe.
And as soon as I started to believe in the benevolence of life, seeing gifts in my trials, the Universe did not hesitate to quickly bestow its miracles:
I was able to keep my job for the duration of my divorce and several months afterward (I found out this was not supposed to happen, but unfolded in my favor in completely unexpected ways.)
After a year of emotional torture, the divorce papers were signed on very favorable terms and my daughter remained with me.
However, the benevolence of the Universe did not lead to immediate enlightenment:)
A few years later, I still found myself working in a lucrative but unfulfilling job and struggling with my life's emotional emptiness.
Then, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma.
TO Self-Discovery and Life Purpose Realization
After the initial shock, I embarked on a healing journey, studying and applying various holistic and spiritual strategies.
Surviving cancer led me to a deeper exploration of my life's meaning, and I realized that here I am, an almost middle-aged woman who got another lease on life but:
I was DYING INSIDE but didn’t know how to come alive
I felt discouraged that I might never get to know who I really am
I knew that my soul had a voice but was afraid that I would never hear or understand it
I knew that a path to happiness was inside of me, but didn’t understand why I couldn’t find it
Realizing it was now or never, I committed to discovering my True Self.
That's when I embarked on a journey to my True Self—a destination reached after many years of lessons and mistakes, rises and falls, degrees and certifications, life goals and life lessons, and countless tears of sadness, resignation, and joy.
This journey eventually led me to realize my life purpose: to assist others in their self-discovery and healing.
I was moving towards my purpose—through countless seminars, workshops, years of studies in astrology and spiritual healing, culminating in a graduate degree in Psychological Counseling.
Combining psychotherapy and astrology was pivotal in my self-discovery.
This unique blend provided a holistic approach to understanding myself and my place in the Universe.
And now I invite you to join me on a journey of realizing and fulfilling YOUR life purpose.
Training & Credentials
Master of Arts in Counseling, Houston Christian University, Houston, TX
Professional Astrologer, Houston Institute of Astrology, Houston, TX
Master Healer and Intuitive, School of Transformation and Healing, Houston, TX
MBA, Finance, University of Houston, Houston, TX
BA, Education, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Additional Training and Certifications
Certified Mediator, AA White Dispute Resolution Institute, Houston, TX
Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 hrs
Hypnotherapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
The Gottman Method
Ancestral Trauma Release
The Way of the Shaman Basic Training
Tarot, Jungian Perspective
Other
Native fluency in Russian language
What Clients Say
“Irina, thank you so much for playing a key role in my life!
Working with you was an eye-opener on so many levels. You were patient and we took our time.
You were always there for me and taught me many useful concepts and gave me tools that I’ve been using ever since.
The course encapsulated it all very well and presented me with a nice “toolbox” that I always have with me now.
The therapy helped me to understand who I am, and how I operate. It helped me to start imagining a vision of my future and gave me understanding on how to get there.
Again, I am grateful for your warm guidance and empathy. I’ve made some hard decisions in my life with your help, and they were very right decision after all.
You blend your sharp analytical mind with compassion and love – and that is a rare combination indeed.”