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Dating Coach Guides
Dating coach guides here answer one question each: what a coach or matchmaker does, what it costs, the red flags, and what to check in the contract before you pay.
Key takeaways
- Start with 4 questions: coach or matchmaker, what it costs, what the red flags are, and what the contract says.
- Every price links to the page that published it, with 1 checked date beside it.
- A city page goes live only with 5 verified providers, 3 published prices and 1 local source.
- The International Coaching Federation runs a credential finder you can use to check a coach's ICF credential.
- New York gives you 3 business days to cancel a dating service contract (NY GBL § 394-c).
- Owner stories are labeled as experiences, never as prices. Maya paid $200 for a 90-minute matchmaker intake, and that's one person's story, not an average.
Where should you start?
Pick the row that sounds like you.
| If you’re wondering… | Read this first |
|---|---|
| Do I need a coach or a matchmaker? | Matchmaker vs dating coach |
| What will this cost me? | Dating coach cost and professional matchmaker cost |
| Is this person legit? | Are dating coaches scams? |
| What do I ask on the first call? | Questions to ask a dating coach |
| What should the contract say? | Matchmaker contract checklist |
| Can I get my money back? | Dating service contract cancellation rights |
Which dating coach guides should you read?
Every page is listed below. Filter by topic, or scroll the lot.
- AI Dating PhotosAI dating photos: what the AI photo services cost, what Hinge, Bumble and Tinder allow, and when a photographer or your own phone is the better bet.Read →
- Are Dating Coaches Scams?Are dating coaches scams? Most aren't, some are. How to spot a fake dating coach, fair questions to ask, a red-flag card, and how to dispute a charge.Read →
- Best AI Dating Coach AppsBest AI dating coach apps compared: real prices from the App Store, what each AI dating coach does, what its privacy policy says, and the free options.Read →
- Best Dating CoachesBest dating coaches: the 6 criteria that matter, then real coaches with public prices and terms I checked on Oct 15, 2026. No rankings, no stars.Read →
- Christian Dating CoachChristian dating coach prices, real coaches we checked, and what to ask about faith before you pay. Plus when a Christian matchmaker makes more sense.Read →
- Christian Professional MatchmakerChristian professional matchmaker options we checked, with published prices, refund terms and the faith questions to ask a Christian matchmaker first.Read →
- Dating and Relationship CoachDating and relationship coach: how a dating coach, a relationship coach and a therapist differ, what credentials mean, and how to pick one.Read →
- Dating Coach CostDating coach cost: real dating coach prices by session, package and program, from coaches' own pages, with what's included and how to pay less.Read →
- Dating Coach for MenDating coach for men: what a men's dating coach does, public price bands with sources, pickup-artist red flags, and how to compare coaches.Read →
- Dating Coach for WomenDating coach for women: what a female dating coach helps with, real public prices, red flags, and how to pick one that fits your goal.Read →
- Dating Coach for Women Over 50Dating coach for women over 50: what changes after 50 (with sourced numbers), what coaches charge, and a checklist for your first call.Read →
- Dating Coach Near MeDating coach near me: how to find one in person or online, real prices with sources, 6 things to check before you hire, and free questions to print.Read →
- Dating Coach OnlineDating coach online: how an online dating coach works, sourced prices for video vs in person, a setup checklist, and privacy notes before you hire.Read →
- Dating Coach ReviewsDating coach reviews: how to read them, how to spot a fake dating coach review under the FTC rule, and where verified reviews live.Read →
- Dating Coach vs TherapistDating coach vs therapist: what each one does, who needs a license, what each costs, and how to tell which you need. Dating coach or therapist, made plain.Read →
- Dating Service Contract Cancellation RightsDating service contract cancellation rights by state: the cooling-off period, how to cancel a matchmaking contract in writing, and the laws we checked.Read →
- Free Matchmaking ServicesFree matchmaking services: what is really free, what costs money, the catch, and affordable matchmaking services, with sources checked Oct 15, 2026.Read →
- Get Listed As a Dating CoachGet listed as a dating coach in 3 steps. To list your coaching practice, we need a real business, a price, written refund terms and references.Read →
- Get Listed As a MatchmakerGet listed as a matchmaker: what we need to list your matchmaking business (a real business, a price, written refund terms, references) in 3 steps.Read →
- How to Become a Dating CoachHow to become a dating coach: no license needed. ICF credentials take 60 to 200+ training hours. Real routes, dating coach certification costs, checks.Read →
- How to Find a Dating CoachHow to find a dating coach in 7 steps: where to look, a first message to copy, what to ask on the call, and how to hire a dating coach without regrets.Read →
- Is a Dating Coach Worth It?Is a dating coach worth it? When it pays off and when it doesn't, what research says, real prices, and cheap ways to test it before you commit.Read →
- Is a Matchmaker Worth It?Is a matchmaker worth it? A worth-it-if table, a break-even calculator, real costs per introduction, and when matchmaking services are worth it for you.Read →
- Kelleher InternationalKelleher International cost and contract terms: the fee range from its own FAQ, what its terms say about refunds and reviews, and what to ask first.Read →
- Matchmaker Contract ChecklistMatchmaker contract checklist: 15 things to find in a matchmaking contract before you pay, the warning signs, and the laws that can help. Free to print.Read →
- Matchmaker vs Dating CoachMatchmaker vs dating coach: what each one does, sourced prices, who each fits, and a quick quiz on the difference between a dating coach and matchmaker.Read →
- Matchmaking Service for ProfessionalsMatchmaking service for professionals: 10 national firms compared by published price, refund terms and fit, plus the best high end matchmaking services.Read →
- Matchmaking Services Near MeMatchmaking services near me: 11 national matchmakers with published prices, refund terms and a city index, to find a professional matchmaker near me.Read →
- Professional Black MatchmakerProfessional Black matchmaker options we checked: who each one serves, how they vet members, which prices are public, and what to ask before you pay.Read →
- Professional MatchmakerProfessional matchmaker costs and types: published prices from $899 to $500,000, what each type does, and how to hire a professional matchmaker safely.Read →
- Professional Matchmaker CostProfessional matchmaker cost: published prices from 9 firms with sources and dates, matchmaker cost per month, contract terms and your cancel rights.Read →
- Questions to Ask a Dating CoachQuestions to ask a dating coach: 12 to print, what a good answer and a warning answer sound like, and what credentials do and don't prove.Read →
- Tawkify CostTawkify cost and pricing: reported prices per match, what Tawkify's own pages say, refund terms, real reviews, and what to ask before you pay.Read →
- The Matchmaking Company ReviewsThe Matchmaking Company reviews and cost: Trustpilot and BBB numbers with dates, what it says about price and terms, and what to ask before you sign.Read →
- Three Day Rule CostThree Day Rule cost: what the company says it charges, what reviewers report for 3- and 6-month plans, its 15 metro areas, and what to ask before you pay.Read →
- What Is a Dating Coach?What is a dating coach: what one does and doesn't do, training and licenses, how sessions work, real prices, and when a therapist is the better fit.Read →
- What to Expect From a Matchmaker?What to expect from a matchmaker: each step from the first call to the first date, how a matchmaker works, an intake-call checklist, and how long it takes.Read →
How do you check a coach’s credentials?
Anyone can call themselves a dating coach. Training and credentials vary a lot. If a coach says they’re ICF-credentialed, you can look them up in the ICF credential finder, and the ICF publishes the code of ethics its members agree to. A credential tells you about training, not whether they’re right for you. That’s what the questions to ask a dating coach are for.
Can you trust online reviews of coaches?
Read them, but read them carefully. Since October 2024 the FTC has had a rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. Fake ones still slip through. Our dating coach reviews guide shows what to look for.
What if you already paid and it isn’t working?
Start with the contract. Then check your state’s rules in dating service contract cancellation rights. If you paid by card, the FTC explains how to dispute a credit card charge.
How are these guides put together?
Each one starts with the short answer, then the details, then the sources. Prices come from providers’ own pages, with the date we looked. Maya’s opinions sit in boxes marked “Maya’s take” so you can tell them apart from facts. The full rules are in the editorial policy.
Where are the local options?
Coaches and matchmakers we’ve checked are on the matchmakers and dating coaches by city page. If you’d rather skip the reading, start with a dating coach near me or matchmaking services near me, or book a free consultation.
Questions people ask
Where should I start if I don't know what kind of help I need?
Start with matchmaker vs dating coach. Which one you need decides what to read next.
Who writes these guides?
Maya. The About page explains who she is. Every fact links to a source with a date, so you can check it yourself.
How often are prices updated?
Each page shows the date its prices were checked. When a provider changes a price, we update the page and the date.
Do providers pay to be in the guides?
No. Paying us doesn't buy a place or a better description. See how we get paid.
Can I print the checklists?
Yes. The checklists have a print button that prints just the list, or you can save it as a PDF.
What if my question isn't answered here?
Use the contact page. If lots of people ask the same thing, it becomes a guide.