Client Testimonials
Jennifer
{parent}
Kate has been an on-going, incredible support for my now 17 year old daughter. During her senior year of high school, Kate helped her to navigate a challenging year with grace and humor. She brings decades of experience as a former special-ed teacher as well as truly caring to her work as a coach. I highly recommend working with Kate Patraw at any stage your teen is in.
Laura
{parent}
Her time with you was highly successful. She isn't perfect (nor were we expecting that), but she has become more mindful about how she performs in different spaces; how much time different things are likely to take her; when she has trouble with something and could benefit from an additional explanation; and tracking what is due and when. She seemed to be much more confident…I think she is finally truly open to the suggestions, the benefits you offer, and the idea that change is a way to show growth rather than weakness.
Kristin
{parent}
{My son} is loving his sessions with you and thanked us profusely for setting them up. It is so great for him to have an outlet.
Client B
{age 12}
You're the first person I felt comfortable enough to open up to because you understand what I'm going through. I don't feel embarrassed bringing things up. You get it and that makes me feel like I'm not alone.
Jake
{age 13}
You are really helping me do better in school and I really appreciate it. Thank you for all of your help.
Client S
{21 years old}
Prior to working with Kate, I had little to no experience with this type of coaching. I initially tried it out after a referral from a friend. I was having a really hard time managing my personal life and felt like I could not figure that out on my own. I first met with Kate on zoom. We talked for about an hour, and she asked me open-ended questions that allowed me to elaborate on what was going on and how it made me feel. She is so good about reflecting my feelings and the roots of them, I really feel heard when talking with her. Kate shows so much empathy when talking with me. She gave me the hope I needed to put in the work to grow.
Client T
{age 14}
I feel like I can talk to you about anything! Thank you for listening, helping me figure out my anxiety and making me laugh. Thank you for your support, your encouragement, your joy. You make my day go better when it's rough.
Rylie
{age 13}
You always made me laugh and made me feel better when I was upset. You helped me handle my stress in a better way.
Jennifer
{parent}
Thank you for everything you did for my son. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts!!
Kimberly
{age 14}
You made a huge impact on my life and I thank you! I always thought of you as my school mom!
Raquel
{former student}
Hands down you have always been one of my favorite teachers. Everything you taught me in middle school, I've carried with me in high school, college and my everyday life.
Josephine
{former student}
Love you so much! You made a huge impact in my life and I am forever grateful!!
Natalie
{former student}
You were my school mom! You were the teacher I went to for everything and I would come hang out with you during my lunch period. To this day, I revisit our conversations!
Kathleen
{parent}
You are a great coach and the kids are so lucky to have you!
Nicole
{parent}
You have a real gift in connecting with kids.
RJ
{age 21}
I'm not sure I would have gotten here, if you didn't advocate and push me to do my best. I will always appreciate you. Thank you for your kindness!
Hayleigh
{former student}
I always felt comfortable coming to your room for lunch to sit and talk. We could tell you anything, and you were so easy to talk to. You never judged us and always helped us work through our problems. Thank you for being so nice and helping me with more than just my schoolwork.
