Big News from Mala: New Services, New Providers and Priority Health Now Accepted
Big News from Mala:
New Services, New Providers and
Priority Health Now Accepted
Big Things Are Happening at Mala!
As we move into summer, we are excited to share several major updates that reflect our continued commitment to making high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care available to more children, teens, adults, and families across Michigan.
New summer groups!
New providers with immediate openings!
New clinical services!
Expanded insurance access!
Mala is Now In-Network With Priority Health
One of our biggest announcements this year is that Mala is now in-network with Priority Health.
Priority Health members can now access psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, medication management services across our locations and providers. We are thrilled to make it easier for more clients to receive the care they need.
Speech & Language Therapy Is Coming to Mala!
We are excited to officially launch Speech & Language Therapy services beginning this July in both our Ann Arbor and Farmington Hills locations.
Please join us in welcoming our first Speech-Language Pathologist, Shelby DeShetler, MA, CCC-SLP, to the Mala team! Shelby has extensive experience supporting children of all ages with communication and feeding challenges. She provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based therapy that builds on each child’s unique strengths.
Shelby ACCEPTS BCBS, BCN, Aetna, & Private Pay
This August, our Farmington Hills location will expand to include Occupational Therapy services and Speech and Language Therapy services.
Occupational Therapy services will be provided by:
Kathryn (Katy) Bachleda, MOT, OTR/L – Director
Shelly Watkins, MOT, OTR/L
We are thrilled to announce that select Occupational Therapy clients in Ann Arbor may now be eligible to participate in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This exciting program is led by Dr. Michelle Speer, OTD, OTR/L, alongside her therapy partner, Kona.
Meet Kona!
Kona is sweet, calm, curious, and playful, enjoying new people, new places, and plenty of belly rubs. Her gentle presence can support emotional regulation, engagement, confidence-building, and therapeutic connection for children who are appropriate candidates for animal-assisted intervention. We are incredibly proud of the extensive training and preparation Dr. Speer and Kona have completed to bring this service to Mala.
New Psychotherapy Providers!
Immediate Evening and Weekend Openings!
We are excited to welcome several talented new psychotherapy clinicians to Mala, each bringing unique expertise, warmth, and a deep commitment to supporting children, teens, adults, and families. We invite you to learn more about them below and explore their provider profiles.
Sarah Raleigh Kilts, LLMSW
Accepting NEW Clients in Ann Arbor & Virtually
In-Network with BCBS, Aetna, & Priority Health
Caleb Bonno, TLLP
Accepting NEW Clients in Plymouth & Virtually
In-Network with BCBS, Aetna, & Priority Health
Amelia Armstrong-Grant, LLMSW
Accepting NEW Clients in Farmington Hills & Virtually
In-Network with BCBS, Aetna, & Priority Health
Medication Management Openings Available
We are also excited to remind clients and families that our Medication Management Department continues to grow. Our psychiatry services are in-network with BCBS, BCN, Aetna, Priority Health, and accept Private Pay.
Providers currently accepting new patients include:
Dr. Siddiqa Rizvi, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills & Virtual
Katie Bailey, PMHNP-BC
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
Farmington Hills & Virtual
Couples & Family Therapy Openings Available
Hamed Fatahian, LMFT, LPC is an international expert in couples therapy, family therapy, relationship concerns, and cross-cultural relationships. He brings extensive expertise helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and navigate life's challenges together.
Immediate openings are available.
BCBS, BCN, Aetna, Priority Health, Private Pay
Accepting New Clients in Plymouth & Virtually
Mala’s Upcoming Therapy Groups
If you have any questions concerning care at Mala or would like to reach out for another reason, we’d love to hear from you.
Until next time,
The Mala Child & Family Institute Team
