Catherine Crowley

Catherine Crowley is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. With over 49 years of experience, she transitioned from adult psychiatric care to pediatric occupational therapy after earning a Master's in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago (focus: early intervention programs). She completed her clinical doctorate (OTD) at USC in 2006. Her career spans roles in community mental health systems and academic institutions.

Education: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (USC, 2006); Master’s in Occupational Therapy (University of Illinois at Chicago); Bachelor’s (implied from career timeline).

Research interests emphasize pediatric occupational therapy, parental involvement in early intervention, and the evolution of mental health care delivery. Her work addresses systemic shifts such as de-institutionalization and community-based care models.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. She currently practices and teaches at USC Chan without noted lab affiliations.