Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy empowers struggling readers through personalized, brain-based methods that spark confidence, fluency, and lasting joy.
When Jacob picked up a chapter book for the first time, he wasn’t just reading he was reclaiming his confidence. Diagnosed with dyslexia, on the autism spectrum, and battling a significant speech delay, nine-year-old Jacob had been told he might never become a fluent reader. His school had even put it in writing. But after six months of one-on-one therapy built around his love for space and race cars, Jacob jumped four grade levels. Today, he dives into books with the same enthusiasm he once reserved for toy rocketsproof that reading isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about teaching smarter.
At the heart of this transformation is Catherine Mitchell, founder of Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy, a mother of three, former special education teacher, and now a beacon of hope for families whose children have fallen through the cracks of mainstream reading programs. Her mission is deceptively simple: teach reading to the child’s brain not the adult’s. The results speak for themselves.
The Problem with Mainstream Reading Programs
Catherine’s story begins in frustration: over a decade spent in special education classrooms, watching bright students flounder under methods that weren’t built for them.
“Traditional reading programs make sense to the adult brain,” she explains. “They’re built around rules, phonics patterns, sight word drills, abstract grammar lessons. But children with dyslexia, ADHD, or language-processing disorders don’t absorb information that way. What works for us can overwhelm them.”
Indeed, rote memorization may train a child to read a flashcard or two but not to understand, explore, or enjoy a story. These kids often learn to decode, but they don’t flourish. They stumble on unfamiliar words, struggle to keep pace with classmates, and begin to internalize a dangerous lie: that they aren’t smart enough to read.
This is where Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy departs from the script. Catherine’s approach is rooted in how children naturally learn through pattern, play, story, and connection. She designs every lesson around the child’s unique learning style and interests, turning therapy into an engaging, confidence-building journey.
A Mother’s Perspective, A Therapist’s Precision
Catherine’s professional experience is matched only by her personal insight. As the mother of three children, two of whom successfully overcame dyslexia, she knows the worry, exhaustion, and sometimes heartbreak of watching a child struggle with words that simply won’t come together.
“I’ve sat on both sides of the IEP table,” she says. “I’ve been the teacher writing goals and the mom waiting for answers.”
This dual perspective is a cornerstone of her approach. Every program Catherine creates is not only child-centered and interest-driven, but family-empowering. Parents aren’t just invited if they’re equipped with custom home plans, practical strategies, and daily confidence boosts so that progress doesn’t end when the session does.
Her commitment to family involvement is what makes her program uniquely sustainable. It’s not a closed-door intervention, it’s a partnership.
The Blossoming Difference: Rapid, Holistic, Joyful
At its core, Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy is a hybrid of neuroscience, education, and empathy. Unlike large programs that churn through set curricula, Catherine begins with a full evaluation of each child’s strengths, interests, processing profile, and emotional landscape. No two lessons look the same.
Her sessions weave phonemic awareness, comprehension, and fluency into fun, engaging content from space ships and superheroes to cooking and dance. The program works with the brain not against it meaning less frustration and faster results.
While many students come to her after years of plateaued progress in other programs, Catherine routinely sees children advance by multiple grade levels in just a few months.
“Our goal isn’t just fluency,” she says. “It’s joy. It’s a curiosity. It’s helping a child feel like reading belongs to them, not just to their teacher.”
This holistic approach is particularly powerful for children with complex needs. Whether a child is neurodivergent, bilingual, or simply overwhelmed by the noise of traditional classrooms, Catherine tailors therapy to meet them exactly where they are and shows them how far they can go.
Jacob’s Story: From Kindergarten Level to Chapter Books
Among Catherine’s many success stories, Jacob stands out as a poignant reminder of what’s possible when children receive the right support.
At nine years old, Jacob was reading at a kindergarten level. Diagnosed with autism, a speech delay, and dyslexia, his school had essentially written off his reading future. But Catherine saw something else: a boy fascinated by space exploration and fast cars—topics he could talk about for hours, even if he couldn’t yet read their names on a page.
By building lessons around these passions, Catherine helped Jacob connect language with meaning. Each word he learned had purpose. Each sentence was an accomplishment. By the end of their six-month journey, Jacob was independently reading entire chapters—a leap many deemed impossible.
Why Families Choose Blossoming Skills
For parents desperate to see their children thrive, Catherine offers more than progress. She offers peace.
- 1:1 Personalized Therapy: Every child receives a program tailored to their brain, their pace, and their passions.
- Parent Empowerment: Families receive clear, manageable tools to support learning at home.
- Holistic Methodology: Catherine addresses the emotional, cognitive, and sensory factors behind reading challenges.
- Faster Results: Students who’ve stagnated in traditional programs often make rapid gains under her care.
- Compassionate Expertise: Catherine brings deep knowledge, but leads with warmth.
“Reading isn’t a race,” she says. “But it is a door. And I want every child to walk through it with confidence.”
Take the First Step Toward Reading Success
If your child is struggling with reading and mainstream programs aren’t working it’s time to try something different. Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy isn’t just effective. It’s transformational.
Whether your child is dealing with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or is simply behind grade level, Catherine Mitchell is ready to help you turn the page. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll see your child light up with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Explore a better way to learn—built for your child’s brain.
Visit www.blossomingskillsreadingtherapy.net or connect with Catherine directly at 682-209-0952.
