Mala’s IncredibleClinicians
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.
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Alexis Fraser MA, TLLP
Psychologist
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Alison Czischke, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Amanda Padilla, MOT, OTRL
Occupational Therapist
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Angela Doran MA, LPC, NCC, ATR
Professional Counselor
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Antoinette Ulmer, LLMSW
DEI Director & Clinical Social Worker
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Ariella Blackburn, LLPC
Professional Counselor
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Ashley Tomaszewski, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Bardia Gholami, MD
Psychiatrist
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Brooke Landry, PhD, DLLP
Psychologist & Director of Clinical Training
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Brooklynn Wilton, LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Destinie Dobson, DMFT, BHT
Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy
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Doug Gardner, LMSW, RPT-S
Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Elizabeth Nick, PhD, LP
Psychologist
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Elizabeth Webster, LPC, ATR
Professional Counselor & Supervisor
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Fatin Jafri, MS, TLLP
Psychologist
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Hasti Ashtiani Raveau, PhD, LP
Owner, Founder, Director
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Grace Chen PhD, TLLP
Psychologist
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Holly Stevens LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Jelanie Bowie MS, TLLP, BCaBA, LABA
Psychologist
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Karen Shernit MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Professional Counselor
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Karen Vogt MA, LLMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
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Katie Czarnik LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Kathryn Bachleda MOT, OTRL
Occupational Therapist
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Kiera Dressler-Reed LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Kiara Porter, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Krishna Jakkula PMHNP-BC, APNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Lio Riley LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Mariam Saad PhD, LLP
Psychologist
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Melissa Thorson, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Michele Varady MSCP, LLP
Psychologist
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Nina Michon MA, TLLP, NCSP
Psychologist
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Ryleigh Strong, LLMSW
Chief of Operations & Clinical Social Worker
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Sahar Mirghasemi LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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.