Hi, I’m Catherine Mitchell—a mom, educator, and structured-literacy reading therapist serving families in Fort Worth, TX and online nationwide. My mission is simple and deeply personal: to help struggling readers and children with dyslexia finally break through and become confident, capable, joyful readers.

As a mother of two daughters with significant learning differences—including dyslexia—I know the heartbreak of watching your child struggle. The sleepless nights. The worry. The helplessness. The painful moments when their confidence seems to disappear.

Even as a trained special education teacher, I quickly realized that traditional schools were not equipped to meet the needs of most struggling readers. Only about 30% of children learn to read proficiently with mainstream instruction alone—and far too many bright, capable kids are left behind.

I couldn’t stay part of a system that wasn’t helping my own children… or thousands of others.

So I stepped out of the classroom and began a relentless search for real solutions.

I’ve spent years studying speech-to-print, linguistic phonics, and evidence-based reading science. I’ve received private coaching from the creators of breakthrough reading approaches. Today, I specialize in helping children with dyslexia, ADHD, language delays, processing difficulties, and other learning differences become fluent, confident readers—no matter their starting point or diagnosis.

I will never forget the day my daughter read her first book—in third grade.
The joy in that moment rivaled the day she graduated college, something professionals once told me she’d never achieve.

They were wrong.

So if anyone has told you that your child won’t learn to read,
I am here to tell you a different story.

I help make the impossible possible.
And I would be honored to support your child next.

What Makes My Approach Different

Full Parent Coaching & Support
You’re not in this alone. I offer clear, empowering guidance so you always know how to support your child between sessions—especially helpful for homeschool families.

Materials Shipped to Your Door
No prep, no stress. Every tool, workbook, and resource arrives directly at your home so you’re always ready.

Evidence-Based, Multi-Sensory Methods
I use structured-literacy, speech-to-print, and linguistic phonics strategies proven to help struggling readers and children with dyslexia thrive.

100% Personalized Instruction
No worksheets. No guessing strategies. No one-size-fits-all plans. Every session is tailored to your child’s brain, strengths, and needs.

Progress Guarantee
If your child doesn’t make measurable progress in 12 weeks, I will continue working with them for free until they do.

My Mission

To help your child build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to become a joyful, successful reader—and to give you, the parent, the peace of mind you deserve.

Parent Testimonial

“Catherine’s teaching gave my son the confidence and skills he needed to finally become a strong reader! I literally cried when he started reading fluently.”
— Susan, Mom of a 6th Grader

If you’d like deeper insight into reading struggles and practical tips, I share more on the Blog.