Catherine Malik, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Houston, Texas

Catherine Malik, APN, RN, helps individuals across Texas manage and improve their mental health through a combination of clinical expertise, thoughtful evaluation, and personalized care. Serving adolescents, adults, and seniors, she provides medication management and mental health testing to support a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Catherine tailors treatment plans to fit the unique goals and challenges of each person she works with. Catherine specializes in treating complex mood and behavioral conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She also works extensively with teens and young adults, addressing concerns such as ADHD, depression, and sleep disorders that often impact academic, social, and emotional development. Her care is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel empowered to participate in their healing journey. Catherine is especially passionate about supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and military veterans navigating mental health challenges tied to trauma, stress, and chronic conditions. She places particular focus on managing mental health in the context of co-occurring physical health concerns, recognizing how intertwined mind and body health can be. Using mindfulness as a core intervention, she helps patients build resilience and regain control over their mental well-being. Outside of her professional role, Catherine enjoys traveling, swimming, shopping, reading, and spending quality time with her family and pets. These personal interests help her stay grounded and bring a human-centered perspective to her clinical work. She is also fluent in Swahili, which broadens access to culturally attuned care for diverse populations across Texas.