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
Master’s Level Psychologist
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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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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 & Limited Licensed Social Worker
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Ashley Weiland, MS, LLP
Master’s Level Psychologist
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Dr. Bardia Gholami, MD
Psychiatrist
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Dr. Brooke Landry, PhD, DLLP
Doctoral Level Psychologist & Director of Clinical Training
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Carla DePalma, LPC, ATR
Art Therapist & Professional Counselor
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Dr. Devin Willis, PhD, DLLP
Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Doug Gardner, LMSW, RPT-S
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. Grace Chen, PhD, DLLP
Doctoral Level Psychologist
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Dr. Hasti Raveau, PhD, LP
Owner, Founder, Director, & Doctoral Level Psychologist
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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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Karen Vogt, MA, LLMFT
Limited Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Kathryn (Katy) Bachleda, MOT, OTRL
Occupational Therapist & Director of OT Program
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Katie Czarnik, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Kayla Szatkiewicz, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
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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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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
Doctoral Level Psychologist & Supervisor
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Dr. Melissa Thorson, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Doctoral Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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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, LLMSW
Chief of Operations & 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
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.