Stop Surviving.
Start Rebuilding.
You didn't sign up to lose yourself in caregiving. You're here because you refuse to let stroke and aphasia take over every corner of home life. You're ready to rebuild a life that feels like yours again.
You're A LIFE Rebuilder
You know how I know? Instead of sitting around waiting for your old life to return, you're here right now, searching for answers—learning how to rebuild a new one, piece by piece, with patience, clarity, and support.
You Want:
Agency - "I want to know what to do next"
Clarity - "I want a plan that actually makes daily life easier"
Connection - "I want a relationship that feels like us again"
Stability - "I want routines that bring predictability and calm"
Identity - "I want to feel like a spouse and partner again, not simply a caregiver"
We built LIFE Aphasia Academy® for you.
We See What You're Carrying
The invisible struggles. The feelings you don't say out loud:
GUILT
for wanting life to feel normal again
GRIEF
for the person your partner used to be
FEAR
of saying or doing the wrong thing
ANGER
for the life you built being ripped away
ISOLATION
from friends & family who don't understand
EXHAUSTION
from being "on" all the time
You're not alone in this. And you don't have to carry it silently anymore.
Three Ways to Make Caregiving Easier
The Compass
Don't know where to start? This free tool helps you see where you're strongest, and where you may want to focus your attention first.
The Workshop
A 60-minute workshop that gives you immediate strategies to get you out of survival mode so you have the space to rebuild.
The Community
Join a judgment-free space where we just get it. Receive expert guidance, real life support, and the tools to rebuild life beyond aphasia.
Don't Navigate This Alone
At LIFE Aphasia Academy®, we know that being a care partner isn’t just hard—it can feel isolating, relentless, and overwhelming.
Your loved one survived, but they likely came home a different version of themselves—and overnight, you became their advocate, voice, and caregiver. You want them to recover, but most care partners don’t have the capacity to take on rehab, daily care, and everything else—because they’re just trying to survive.
That’s where I can help. With 30 years of experience in stroke and aphasia rehabilitation—working in hospitals, homes, and now through telepractice—I’ve seen firsthand that recovery isn’t just about therapy. It’s about having the right support system (that’s you) and giving care partners the tools to navigate this journey without losing themselves in the process.
Over the last two years, I’ve worked closely with dozens of care partners and developed a clear, step-by-step method to take you from surviving to thriving—where stroke and aphasia no longer rule your life.
There is life beyond stroke and aphasia. Let’s help you get there.
Two Paths. One Mission
For the Rebuilder Who's Ready to Lead Their Own Recovery
Through LIFE Speech Pathology®, we provide direct, one-on-one therapy for adults with aphasia, Parkinson’s, and PPA. Our focus is restoring participation—helping you communicate, contribute, and feel like yourself in everyday life.
For the Family Member Who Wants to Be a Partner, Not a Translator
Through LIFE Aphasia Academy®, we support spouses and care partners who often feel isolated or overwhelmed. Through our Compass tool, Collective membership, and practical training, we equip you with strategies to reconnect, reduce stress, and find community with others who understand.
Together, these two arms of LIFE work hand in hand. While your loved one gains skill and confidence in therapy, you gain tools and support that make daily life easier at home. Rebuilding is never a solo journey. We're here for both of you.
Together, these two arms of LIFE work hand in hand. While your loved one gains skill and confidence in therapy, you gain tools and support that make daily life easier at home. Rebuilding is never a solo journey. We're here for both of you.
You'll know rebuilding is working when home feels like home again, conversations feel calmer because there's a plan, and you feel like a partner, not just a caregiver.
"After my wife’s stroke, it was like I was losing her. She’d sit there, quiet, barely engaging with me or the kids. I was worried that this was it. But then we started working on communication—really working on it. Now she’s talking with us again, asking questions, even sharing jokes. It’s not perfect, but it’s real progress, and for the first time, I feel like I have my wife back."
"This book is the real deal! There are so many tips on how to make sure your loved one with aphasia (or other communication disorder) is fully included in family and holiday gatherings. Easy, quick tips that make a big difference!"
"How can I begin to put in words what my time with Genevieve means to me. She gives me hope and positive goals to get me where I want be. Her positivity lifts me up when I get down on myself. With Aphasia this comes comes up out of the blue. If you are looking for a pathologist I can’t recommend a better specialist."
You Found What
You Were Looking For
Let's rebuild a future where home feels steady, connection feels real, and you feel like yourself again.