Michelle Jacoby
Matchmaker and dating coach for singles in the DC area
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Based in | Washington, DC, United States |
| Practice | DC Matchmaking |
Michelle Jacoby is a matchmaker and dating coach who runs DC Matchmaking. She helps commitment-minded singles in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia meet the right partner. She founded the firm after a hard time dating in DC herself. Before that she worked in sales and PR. She offers one-on-one matchmaking, and she also coaches clients to build a custom dating action plan and become their own matchmaker.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle works with singles who want a lasting relationship but struggle to meet the right person. She also coaches people who date a lot and get few results.
- Getting better results from online dating
- Rewriting dating profiles and choosing photos
- Finding places to meet quality singles
- Turning first dates into second dates
- Spotting red flags and avoiding the wrong relationships
- Choosing better partners after past mistakes
- Flirting and body language on dates
- Deciding if a current partner is a keeper
Who Michelle works with
Michelle's matchmaking clients are successful, commitment-minded singles in the DC area who are selective about who they date. They are often too busy to search on their own. Her coaching clients include singles who date online without results, keep choosing the wrong people, or need guidance in a new relationship.
How Michelle works
Matchmaking clients meet with Michelle in person so she can learn what they want. She then selects, screens and interviews possible matches for them. She draws on her own membership database of singles and recruits new people when needed. She runs background checks on matches. Coaching clients get a custom dating action plan, and Michelle works with them at each step.
Background and qualifications
Michelle Jacoby is the founder of DC Matchmaking, a small privately owned company in the Washington, DC area. She is a native Washingtonian with a background in sales and PR. She started the company after trying bars, blind dates and online dating herself and finding the process tiring. She had long enjoyed connecting friends and organizing events, and she turned that skill into a matchmaking career. She now offers both matchmaking and dating coaching.
Michelle Jacoby pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one matchmaking
- Dating and relationship coaching
- Custom dating action plan
- Free membership
Michelle Jacoby reviews
The CoachVouch take
Michelle offers both personal matchmaking and dating coaching, and she runs background checks on the singles she introduces.
Best for busy, commitment-minded singles in the DC area who want a matchmaker to do the searching or a coach to fix their dating results.
Common questions
How much does Michelle Jacoby charge?
Coaching with Michelle runs $110 to $250 an hour. Message Michelle from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michelle Jacoby help with?
Michelle Jacoby helps with getting better results from online dating, rewriting dating profiles and choosing photos, finding places to meet quality singles and turning first dates into second dates.
Where does Michelle Jacoby work with clients?
Her matchmaking serves singles in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Does Michelle help with online dating profiles?
Yes. She coaches clients on getting better results online, including rewriting profiles and changing photos.
How do I contact Michelle Jacoby?
Send Michelle a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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