Catherine Hallam, PhD

Catherine Hallam, PhD, LPC, RPT-S,  is Chair of Behavioral Health Science & Counseling department at Grand Canyon University and founder of Chapter & Page Counseling, a neuro-affirming clinical practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work centers on autism, family systems, and play-based interventions that emphasize attunement, consent, and child autonomy. She is the author of The Essential Handbook for Parents of Autistic Children and trains clinicians, supervises graduate students, and consults with schools and behavioral health organizations on implementing evidence-informed care that honors neurodivergent identities and supports relational healing between children and their caregivers.