Mala’s Incredible Clinicians
A Multidisciplinary Team United by Mission, Driven by Heart
At Mala Child & Family Institute, we are proud to bring together a diverse, multidisciplinary team of expert mental health clinicians united by a shared commitment to delivering trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally sensitive care across Michigan. Our dedicated providers — including licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, psychiatric nurse practitioners, marriage and family therapists, art therapists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and registered play therapists — work collaboratively to offer compassionate, evidence-based services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Whether supporting clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, OCD, relationship challenges, sensory needs, or life transitions, our team is deeply committed to fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful growth. Together, we form a vibrant, integrated care community where every client’s strengths are honored and every story is met with expertise, warmth, and respect.
Individual, Couples, & Family Therapists
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Alexis Fraser, MA, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Alison Czischke, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Amelia Armstrong-Grant, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Angela Doran, MA, LPC, NCC, ATR
Professional Counselor
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Dr. Angela Turner, PhD
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow
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Antoinette Ulmer, LMSW
DEI Director & Clinical Social Worker
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Aziza Ghanem Bazzi, LLMSW, SSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Dr. Brooke Landry, PhD, DLLP
Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Caleb Bonno, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Danielle Balaghi, PhD, LP, NCSPP
Director of Clinical Training & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Doug Gardner, LMSW, RPT-S
Registered Play Therapist, Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Elena Chambers, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Fatin Jafri, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Hasti Raveau, PhD, LP
Owner, Founder, Director, & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Hamed Fatahian, LMFT, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist, Supervisor, & Licensed Professional Counselor
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Holly Stevens, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Training Coordinator
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Jelanie Bowie, MS, TLLP, BCaBA, LABA
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Katie Czarnik, LMSW
Registered Play Therapist, Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Kayla Szatkiewicz, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Kelsey Russom, MS, LLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Kelsy Butkus, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor & Clinical Director
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Kenny Montemayor, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Kiera Dressler-Reed, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor & Marketing Manager
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Dr. Mariam Saad, PhD, LP
Director of Assessment & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Nicolas Jakowiec, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Philip Ognenovski, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Rayan Naaman, MA, BCBA, LBA, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist & Behavior Analyst
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Ryleigh Kryska, LMSW
Chief of Operations & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Sarah Raleigh Kilts, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Shannon Jirous, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Tanya Sharma, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Social Worker
Occupational Therapists
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Katy Bachleda, MOT, OTR/L
Director of Occupational Therapy Program
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Amanda Padilla, MOT, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
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Dr. Michelle Speer, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
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Shelly Watkins, MSOT, OTR/L, CAS
Occupational Therapist
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Kona Mocha
Occupational Therapy Dog
Medication Providers
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Dr. Bardia Gholami, MD
Psychiatrist
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Katie Bailey, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Kiara Porter, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Melissa Thorson, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Doctoral Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Richard Dopp, MD
Medical Director
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Dr. Siddiqa Rizvi, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Doctoral Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychological Evaluators
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Alexis Fraser, MA, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Angela Turner, PhD
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow
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Ashley Weiland, MS, LLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Danielle Balaghi, PhD, LP, NCSPP
Director of Clinical Training & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Dr. Devin Willis, PhD, DLLP
Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Fatin Jafri, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Hasti Raveau, PhD, LP
Owner, Founder, Director, & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Jelanie Bowie, MS, TLLP, BCaBA, LABA
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Kenny Montemayor, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Mariam Saad, PhD, LP
Director of Assessment & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Nicolas Jakowiec, MS, TLLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
Speech & Language Therapists
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Muhiba Mehmedovic, MA, CCC-SLP
Director of Speech & Language Therapy Program
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Shelby DeShetler, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Meet the Leaders Behind Our Mission
At Mala Child & Family Institute, our incredible clinicians are supported by a passionate, visionary leadership team that guides our mission every day. From clinical innovation to operational excellence, our leaders ensure that every part of Mala reflects our values of trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally sensitive care.