Cathy A. Malchiodi is a distinguished art therapist, visual artist, research psychologist, and author, specializing in the fields of art therapy, trauma-informed practice, and art in healthcare. She is a leading international expert in the "healing arts" fields of art therapy, art in healthcare, and expressive therapies, boasting over 25 years of experience in trauma intervention and trauma-informed practice.

Cathy has published numerous influential books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, Handbook of Art Therapy, Expressive Therapies, Understanding Children's Drawings, and Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, all of which have become standard texts in their respective fields. Additionally, she has contributed to over 50 invited book chapters, refereed articles, and reviews for various mental health journals.