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Katherine Malensek is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work at the Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in art therapy, focusing on children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Her work integrates creative expression to address mental health challenges like ADHD and low self-esteem. She leads in-home psychiatric services via the Intensive In-home Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) and group therapy sessions at the York Street Clinic.
Background & Education: Malensek holds a master’s in art therapy from Albertus Magnus College and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and registered art therapist (ATR). She previously worked in nonprofits, including advocacy for women and children, refugee support during the Bosnian war, and roles at the Anti-Defamation League. Her Croatian heritage influenced her work with Bosnian refugees.
Research & Interests: Her practice emphasizes social justice and uses art to foster communication in therapy. She explores themes of childhood and identity in her personal photography. Malensek’s family, including her artist husband and daughter, inspire her creative and professional pursuits. She participated in Artspace’s City-wide Open Studios (CWOS) in 2017, blending personal and professional artistry.
Affiliations: She is affiliated with Yale Medicine and speaks Croatian and English. Her clinical roles emphasize family-centered care and innovative therapeutic techniques.