Our Approach
We exist to empower you.
We exist to
Empower you.
We aim to be, train, & inspire a new movement of advocates, HEALERS, & cycle-breakers.
At Mala Child & Family Institute, our approach to care is as comprehensive as it is innovative. We believe that the best outcomes for our patients come from a collaborative team of experts working together on each case. Our team of psychotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical social workers, counselors, and medication management providers work closely to create tailored treatment plans that address all aspects of our patients' well-being. This bold, integrative approach ensures that each patient receives the highest level of care, leveraging the unique expertise of each discipline to achieve transformative results.
This is Mala:
We believe that as humans, we are all made for deep, authentic, loving, and safe relationships. We embody this on our team as well as in our interactions with you. At Mala, relationships come first.
Connection
We feel a special, deeper purpose to our work here. For us, therapy, evaluation, and training are not just jobs, but the things that fuel us. It is our joy to be part of your growth journey.
Purpose
We are passionate about breaking long-standing cycles of trauma in individual lives, families and communities. Discrimination and stigma have no place here. Here, we continue to fight for freedom, liberation, joy, and peace.
Freedom
We respect ourselves, and others. Every person deserves to be included, treated equally, heard, and valued. Every person is welcome here, no matter what.
Respect
We believe being real is more important than being perfect. You don’t have to pretend to have it together. You are not too much. You are worth people listening to the real you and supporting you.
Realness
We have received extensive science-backed, evidence-based training and education so we can stand up and walk alongside you with the highest caliber of tools and expertise to serve you best.
Tenacity
We provide heart-driven, integrative mental health care, advocacy, & training for individuals, families, communities, & future clinicians.
Our driving purpose is to empower ourselves and others to break cycles of trauma, discrimination, and stigma that prevent the healing and support we need to thrive.
quick facts
30+
Clinicians make up the Mala family
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Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Farsi, & Spanish, Mandarin
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Locations: Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills, Plymouth, & Virtual Care.
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Major universities recognize Mala as a top clinician training facility
