Imagine your whole world changes in one day. Your new husband has a major stroke at a concert and loses his speech. There are no more deep conversations. There are 15 minute quibbles without ever completing a sentence or thought. Unexpectedly, your social life shrinks. Without communicating with words, deep love keeps the marriage strong. The void continues 7 years post stroke and causes friction, frustration and hopelessness. We hung in and are proud to have reclaimed our lives thanks to life coaching from Katie. It started this year in 2025, and makes a grand difference. Katie has the intellect and rare compassion that make her trustworthy. She literally listens intently to both me and my husband, and is able to decipher the gibberish or basic speech (he has a range of capabilities). Katie helps us connect on a deeper level. I want every couple who is experiencing profound speech loss to know Katie has been a life-changer for us. She has great instincts and is personable. She helps us to attain personal goals. No other therapy so far has addressed the problem that exists for couples who have speech loss in either partner. It is a confidence builder and brings happiness. Katie also offers us tips to make our lives easier and I really appreciate it. I never want our life coaching sessions to end. Katie is going to change many lives in her career. Franco and I both thank her from the heart!”

— Maureen Daye Pietoso