Caleb Bonno, BA
Clinical Psychology Practicum Trainee
Plymouth & Online
Hey there! I’m Caleb!
I’m currently working on my masters in Clinical Psychology at Madonna University and doing my field practicum here at Mala Child & Family Institute. Three years ago, I completed a summer internship at Mala as an undergraduate student, and it confirmed my dreams of becoming a mental health provider. I went on to apply to graduate school so that I can make a difference in this field. I’m so thrilled to be back at Mala, now being able to work directly with clients, learning from awesome mentors and supervisors, and helping the Mala community.
I’m all about creating a space where you feel totally welcome, understood, and free to be yourself. Our sessions are your space: laid‑back, judgement‑free, and paced to whatever feels right for you. Expect evidence‑based tools served with plenty of warmth, empathy, and the occasional bit of humor. I’m genuinely excited to be part of this community and to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
What lights me up
Trauma & Anxiety Work
I love helping people loosen the grip of past hurts and anxious thoughts so life feels lighter and more manageable.Championing Marginalized Voices
Everyone deserves care that really “gets” them. I’m passionate about making therapy accessible, culturally responsive, and empowering for folks who’ve felt overlooked in traditional settings.
Get to know Caleb
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I decided at a young age to become a mental health professional, as I saw firsthand the struggles that my peers were facing throughout school, and how often these struggles failed to be met with proper support to help them achieve their goals and most positive outcomes. I think that therapy would be a benefit to anyone and everyone, and if I can help other people who truly need help, then that's something I can be proud of.
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My favorite part about therapy is that it's a space for you to take the time to process events in your life, both major and minor, with the help of someone who is only involved for the sake of helping you do so. In the modern world, it's so important to stay on top of your needs both physical and mental, and therapy is such a vital part of that.
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That will depend on the client! I have training in several different therapeutic modalities, ranging from psychodynamic to CBT, and everything in between! I will work with you to make sure that this is a place that is both comfortable and effective in meeting the treatment needs you have. The one constant I can guarantee is that my office will always be a place of warmth, acceptance, and empathy, but beyond that, this is your space more than it is mine.
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I think that the best message I can send to young clients is that it's okay to be confused. You're at such a turbulent time in your life, where a lot of things are changing and you're expected to craft your own identity on top of that. It can get overwhelming, and it's okay to not have all the answers right away. There is, and will always be, more time.
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I'm really passionate about connecting with nature and the environment. I think that it is important to make sure you have time for the things that you love. I find it incredibly helpful for my own mental health to connect with them regularly, and it's important to make sure you're getting enough vitamin D!
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My favorite part of working as a clinician is being able to see people make progress. From major breakthroughs to simply leaving in a better mood than what you came in feeling, being able to provide assistance to enable others to achieve their goals is a driving force in my life.
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Ultimately, I want every client to eventually get to a point where they can find their own version of peace, in whatever form that looks like for them. That might not happen instantly, and it might be a bigger goal for some than others, but it is something I truly wish for every client I'll ever see.