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Mala Child & Family Institute

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Mala Child & Family Institute

Office locations in Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, psychiatry, psychological evaluations, and occupational therapy services for youth, adults, families, and couples.

03/28/2026

We’re excited to share that Dr. Michelle Speer is now offering the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to Mala’s occupational therapy clients! 🎧✨

The Safe and Sound Protocol is a research-backed listening intervention designed to gently support nervous system regulation. By helping shift the body out of “fight, flight, or freeze” and into a state of safety and connection, SSP can enhance emotional regulation, social engagement, and overall resilience.

SSP may be a great fit for children, teens, and adults who are:
• Navigating trauma or PTSD
• Experiencing anxiety or depression
• Neurodivergent or have sensory processing differences
• Presenting with symptoms of chronic stress or burnout

➡ To learn more about SSP through our occupational therapy services, visit www.malafamily.org or click the link in our bio

03/24/2026

For this week’s , we’re excited to introduce Alexis Fraser, MA, MS, DTLLP ✨

Alexis is a valued member of both our psychotherapy and psychological assessment teams. With a warm, collaborative, and deeply validating approach, she supports young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and more. Clients often share how seen and understood they feel in her care.

Beyond the therapy room, Alexis is also:
☕️ a devoted tea drinker
🌿 happiest outdoors
🍴 a charcuterie board connoisseur
🪩 a proud Swiftie
… & so much more!

We’re grateful to have Alexis on our team — and even more excited to share that she’s currently accepting new virtual therapy clients!

Interested in working with Alexis? Click the link in our bio or visit malafamily.org/alexis to learn more 📲

03/19/2026

✨ Happy Creative Arts Therapies Week! 🎨

This week we join the American Art Therapy Association in celebrating the transformative power of creativity in healing and mental wellness.

A special shout-out to Mala's art therapist, Angela Doran — whose compassionate, creative approach supports children, teens, and families in expressing emotions, building skills, and finding joy through art. 🌟 From neurodiversity-affirming care to evidence-based creative interventions, Angela brings heart, safety, and healing into every session.

Thank you, Angela, for helping others find voice and strength through art — we are so grateful for your vision and care! ❤️

03/18/2026

📚✨ March Is Reading Month! ✨📚

Our team is sharing favorite reads across categories — from parenting and trauma to neurodivergence, personal growth, and books for kids. There’s something here for everyone.

Tell us your favorite book (and what category it’s in!) in the comments — we’re always looking to add to our reading list. 📖💛

03/17/2026

Happy World Social Work Day! 🌎✨

Today we’re celebrating the incredible social workers at Mala who are an integral part of our psychotherapy team. Beyond the therapy room, our social workers serve as supervisors, leaders, and lifelong learners — strengthening our team, supporting professional growth, and helping guide Mala’s mission forward.

We are grateful for the skill, integrity, and humanity they bring to our community. Thank you for all that you do! 🌎✨

03/13/2026

At Mala, our mission is to help individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma and to prevent cycles of fear, hatred, and violence from continuing across generations.

Places of worship are meant to be spaces of safety, belonging, and connection. When that sense of safety is disrupted, the emotional and psychological impact can extend far beyond the immediate event and affect an entire community.

As mental health professionals, we know that moments like this can bring up fear, grief, anger, and vulnerability. Our role is to help communities process these experiences in ways that promote healing rather than deepen division.

Mala Child & Family Institute condemns acts of violence against any community and remains committed to supporting the emotional well-being of those affected. Our team is available to provide trauma-informed care to members of the Temple Israel and greater West Bloomfield community. 💛

03/12/2026

✨ Compassionate care, without the wait. ✨

At Mala Child & Family Institute, we believe your mental health shouldn’t be put on hold. Our holistic, patient-centered approach to psychiatry means you can meet with a dedicated psychiatrist within a week — not months. 🧠💛

🌿 Comprehensive support
🤝 Personalized, compassionate care
⏳ No more 2-month waits

Your journey to healing starts now.

03/10/2026

We can help you process childhood trauma.
We cannot figure out CapCut transitions.

This is where you come in.

Seeking:
✨ Social Media & Marketing Summer Intern
✨ Reel creator
✨ Trend translator
✨ Algorithm whisperer

10 hrs/week.Occasional filming in-office. Unpaid portfolio-building opportunity.

➡ To learn more, click the link in our bio or visit malafamily.org/careers

03/03/2026

We are excited to announce we're expanding our clinical team! 🌿

Mala is welcoming fully licensed psychotherapists (LMSW, LPC, LP, LMFT) to join our interdisciplinary team in Farmington Hills and Ann Arbor.

Our practice is driven by:
✨ Trauma-informed, relational care
✨ Neurodiversity-affirming clinical work
✨ Serving individuals across the lifespan
✨ Grounding evidence-based treatment through a family systems lens

We're seeking clinicians who feel aligned with these principles and want to be part of a thoughtful, growth-oriented practice.

Mala employee benefits include:
• Health, vision & dental insurance
• 401K with employer matching
• Administrative & billing support
• Strong referral network
• Fully furnished office space
• EHR system
• Marketing support
• And more!

➡ To apply, click the link in our bio or visit www.malafamily.org/careers

02/25/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of our medication management team, Ben Planton, MPA! 👏

Ben joins us with a Master’s in Public Administration and a strong background in child development, non-profit administration, and professional development across educational, non-profit, and governmental settings.

As our Medication Management Intake Coordinator, Ben ensures that inquiries for psychiatry services are thoughtfully and efficiently matched with the right provider. He helps answer questions, streamline the intake process, and support individuals and families in feeling confident as they begin their next chapter of mental health care. His work plays a vital role in improving systems and reducing barriers to accessing medication management services.

We’re so grateful to have Ben on our team and for the dedication, expertise, and heart he brings to this role. Welcome, Ben! 💙

02/24/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the Black pioneers whose groundbreaking work in psychology, psychiatry, and mental health made healing more accessible, challenged stigma, and paved the way for future generations.

Because culturally competent care didn’t happen by accident.
It happened because of their courage, scholarship, and persistence.

➡ Swipe to learn more about these amazing pioneers in mental health

Address

37899 W 12 Mile Road, #130
Farmington Hills, MI
48331

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12482060486

Website

http://www.malafamily.org/, https://lnk.bio/malainstitute

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