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.
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Abbey Smith, MS, TLLP
Psychologist
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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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Ashley Weiland, MS, LLP
Psychologist
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Dr. Bardia Gholami, MD
Psychiatrist
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Dr. Brooke Landry, PhD, DLLP
Psychologist & Director of Clinical Training
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Carla DePalma, LPC, ATR
Art Therapist & Professional Counselor
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Doug Gardner, LMSW, RPT-S
Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor
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Elena Chambers, LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Fatin Jafri, MS, TLLP
Psychologist
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Dr. Grace Chen, PhD, TLLP
Psychologist
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Dr. Hasti Raveau, PhD, LP
Owner, Founder, Director, & Psychologist
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Holly Stevens, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Jelanie Bowie, MS, TLLP, BCaBA, LABA
Psychologist
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Karen Vogt, MA, LLMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
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Kathryn Bachleda, MOT, OTRL
Occupational Therapist
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Katie Czarnik, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Kayla Szatkiewicz, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Kelsy Butkus, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor & Clinical Director
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Kenny Montemayor, MS, TLLP
Psychologist
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Kiara Porter, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Kiera Dressler-Reed, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor & Marketing Manager
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Krishna Jakkula, PMHNP-BC, APNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Mariam Saad, PhD, DLLP
Psychologist
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Dr. Melissa Thorson, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Nicolas Jakowiec, MS, TLLP
Psychologist
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Philip Ognenovski, LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Rayan Naaman, MA, BCBA, LBA, TLLP
Psychologist
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Ryleigh Kryska, LLMSW
Chief of Operations & Clinical Social Worker
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Shannon Jirous, LLMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Tanya Sharma, 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.