Dr. Evandra Catherine, IMH-E®
Mother, Researcher, Disabled Veteran
Dr. Evandra Catherine is a researcher, consultant, and infant and early childhood mental health specialist dedicated to breaking cycles of trauma and creating pathways to healing for future generations. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). A mother, wife, and advocate, Dr. Catherine is also a decorated military veteran and was a first responder at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Dr. Catherine has devoted her career to advancing equity, resilience, and mental well-being. Her work has contributed to meaningful community change, including initiatives that promote children's mental health and strengthen support systems for Black children, families, and communities.
Her contributions have earned numerous honors, including recognition as one of “Richmond's Top 40 Under 40” by Style Weekly and voted as one of “Arizona's 48 Most Intriguing Women” as part of the Arizona Centennial Legacy initiative.
Dr. Catherine resides in Phoenix (Arizona)where she owns her own consultancy focused on supporting and educating the professionals and systems that support vulnerable and “at risk” families. Wounded Healer is her debut memoir.
Wounded Healer
Breaking Cycles of Trauma for the Next Generation
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Release November 10, 2026
What if your deepest wounds became your greatest source of wisdom?
In Wounded Healer, Dr. Evandra Catherine shares her extraordinary journey through loss, grief, abuse, homelessness, mental health challenges, and surviving a terrorist attack. Rather than allowing trauma to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose, drawing strength from the wisdom of her ancestors, African-centered spirituality, and the principles of Infant Mental Health.
Guided by the philosophy of Sankofa, to look back and reclaim what is needed to move forward, Dr. Catherine reveals how healing begins when we honor our stories, reconnect with our roots, and break the cycles that have impacted generations before us.
Part memoir, part testimony, and part call to healing, Wounded Healer offers a powerful reflection on resilience, hope, and transformation. Through personal storytelling and professional insight, Dr. Catherine invites readers to embrace their own healing journey and discover how breaking cycles of trauma can create a stronger, healthier future for the next generation.
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