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Therapy for any relationship

The health of your relationships matter.

At Mala, we provide care for Every form of relationship at any life stage. 

No matter what your relationship has been through, is going through, or has to come, we know it’s possible to break old patterns and establish strong, healthy bonds. Our intention is that you will find hope, healing, and skills to enjoy safety and connection in your closest relationships.

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Whole Families

Family therapy helps a family function in more positive and helpful ways. We look at how you communicate with each other and provide support and education. Regardless of your family dynamics, life stage, or situation, we help you break negative, intergenerational cycles to find better relational health and happiness for everyone.

Sessions can include young kids, adult kids, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, grandparents, godparents, and everyone in between who is in your family or involved in your family’s care. 

Our care helps with
things like: 

  • Conflict resolution

  • Effective communication

  • Navigating life transitions

  • Healing from trauma

Children
(Ages 2-11)

At Mala, we are experts in the science of early childhood development as well as the everyday ups and downs, joys and frustrations, of raising little humans. We know this season of life can be both exhausting and beautiful. We help you build a healthy parent-child relationship and provide the support and education you need to raise compassionate, high-functioning, emotionally intelligent kids.  

We use a wide range of evidence-backed methods when treating our littleist clients including art and play therapy. 

Our care helps with
things like: 

  • Effective communication

  • Emotional regulation 

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Cognitive development

  • Resolving trauma and grief

  • Resolving sleep, eating and toileting issues

Tweens & Teens
(Ages 12-19)

Your teenager is transitioning from childhood to adulthood, and that isn’t easy. We are expertly trained to meet teens where they are and help them through the many challenges and choices that will shape their future. Like you, we want to see them succeed and become their happiest, healthiest selves. 

We offer individual and group sessions for teens. As with most of our therapy, we love to include parents for some sessions, since your investment helps your teen get the most from what they’re learning.

Group therapy for teens meets on Tuesdays (ages 9-12) and Thursdays (ages 13+). To learn more about this program, tap the button below. 

Our care helps
with things like: 

  • Identity development 

  • Emotional regulation and stress management

  • Conflict resolution 

  • Maintaining healthy relationships

  • Flexible thinking

  • Making conscious and value-based decisions

  • Mental focus and mindfulness

  • Organization

Parents & Caretakers

You’re always taking care of others. This is your opportunity to care for yourself. Current parents, future parents, guardians, and caretakers–no matter what stage you’re in, you’re worthy of support.

At Mala, we serve anyone who’s taken on the responsibility of raising a child. Our approach is holistic, meaning we look at everyone you interact with, everything affecting your wellbeing, and involve the whole family system as necessary. Therapy can be a time to focus on you, or to better understand your child. 

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  • Navigating your co-parenting relationship during and after separation and divorce is challenging. Our goal is for your whole family to stay resilient, and maintain a sense of safety and unity despite living in different homes. We guide you through the process of talking to your children about divorce, help children understand and communicate their needs to parents, and provide parenting skills and strategies for co-parents working together and separately to raise healthy kids. Therapy can involve one or both parents, as well as children, depending on your specific situation and family needs.

  • When you need parenting support for any reason, you can come to Mala. If you think your child may need therapy, you can use this time to ask questions. If you’re not sure what your child is going through, we can help you understand. If you simply want to be a better parent and would like a place to discuss and learn strategies for a variety of childhood challenges, we’re here to help. Helping you create healthy relationships at home is at the heart of what we stand for.

    Our care helps with things like:

    • Learning how to talk to your kids

    • Better understand your kids

    • Parenting strategies to handle communication, conflict, and a variety of other childhood challenges

    • Increasing confidence as a parent

    • Getting on the same page with your co-parent

    We specialize in providing parent coaching and guidance for children needing academic accommodations, highly sensitive children, neurodivergent children, children who have experienced trauma or loss, children with OCD and anxiety, children who have chronic or serious medical conditions, and youth who are at risk of addiction, self-harm, and suicide.

  • Mothers need nurturing too. It’s normal to go through highs and lows as a pregnant or postpartum mother. At Mala, it’s ok not to be ok. We are here to help you process, give yourself permission to take care of your physical and emotional needs, and communicate with your parenting village so they know how to love and support you well.

    Our care helps with things like:

    • Mood swings

    • Depression and anxiety

    • Guilt or feelings of failure

    • Preparing for life with your baby

    • Communicating your needs

    • Psychotic and Suicidal thoughts

  • You’re ready to start planning for a family, but you don’t even know where to start. Parenthood feels big and daunting but you’re committed to being the best parent you can be for your future child. We guide you in envisioning the kind of family environment you want to create and educate you on child and family development so you can feel equipped and ready. You don’t need to do it alone.

    Our care helps with things like:

    • Child development education

    • Identifying your family values

    • Problem-solving skills

    • Emotional health

Our care helps
with things like: 

  • Regulating emotions

  • Understanding your needs

  • Caring for yourself

  • Healing from trauma

  • Parenting strategies

  • Preparing for parenthood

  • Learning how to talk to your kids

  • Determining if your child needs individual care

Couples & Partners

Whether you are struggling as a couple, preparing for a transition, or just want to build a stronger foundation, we are committed to helping you build resilience and cohesion in your relationship together. 

Therapy at Mala is a safe place to work things through with someone who is highly trained, objective, and truly cares. We address underlying issues in your relationship, rather than just surface conflicts. Our care helps you move to a place of safety, trust, and connection so together you can experience a bond that is truly whole.

Our care helps
with things like: 

  • Conflict resolution

  • Communication

  • Safety and connection

  • Resolving past traumas

  • Pre-marital support

  • Intentional family forming

Friends

We all know how important our friendship relationships are in our lives. It is time we normalize seeking relationship therapy to improve and enhance our friendships if needed. People may seek relationship therapy for their friendships for various reasons, as friendships can encounter challenges and complexities that impact individuals' well-being.

You and your friend may seek relationship counseling to address any of the following things:

  1. Communication issues

  2. Difficulty resolving conflict

  3. Changing dynamics due to shifts in life circumstances or new roles within the friendship

  4. Trust issues

  5. Different expectations:

  6. Life transitions (e.g., marriage, parenthood)

  7. Personal growth leading to shifts in values or priorities

  8. Feeling unsupported during challenging times

  9. Difficulty establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries

  10. Coping with the loss of a shared connection or significant life losses

  11. Navigating differences in cultural background, beliefs, or lifestyle choices

  12. Rebuilding a friendship after a period of estrangement

Seeking relationship therapy for friendships can provide a neutral and supportive space for individuals to explore and address these challenges. Our compassionate therapists can offer guidance, facilitate effective communication, and help friends develop strategies to strengthen their connection and navigate difficulties together. Ultimately, relationship therapy for friendships aims to enhance understanding, improve communication, and foster healthier and more resilient bonds.

Our care helps
with things like: 

  • Healthy communication

  • Establishing boundaries

  • Conflict resolution

  • Collaborative problem-solving

  • Trauma and grief

Learn how to get the care you need.

From Our Community

  • Dr. Raveau and the clinicians at Mala provide the highest level of care for children, adolescents, and parents/guardians. Mala’s location is warm and inviting and a great therapeutic environment. You will not find better care for children and families in the Metro Detroit area.

    Meredith M.

  • Mala has been an absolute game changer for our family. Honestly, being the parent of a neurodivergent child can be lonely and confusing–constantly wondering if you’re doing the right thing. Having people behind you, like the wonderful and compassionate clinicians at Mala, makes it feel you can breathe again–it is a safe place for parents who have kids with special needs. There is no judgment or feeling that your child needs to be “fixed”. They are neurodiversity affirming and advocates for children whose brains work differently.

    Lindsay K.

  • I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. Kind, loving, supportive. They are experts dealing with kids that are neurodivergent and are so supportive to parents and the whole family. You can tell that they really want to help and CARE. We have been meeting with Christina for over three years. Sometimes it’s weekly, sometimes it’s monthly depending on needs. The flexibility is amazing. My daughter looks forward to talking with her every week and there is a noticeable difference in her after every appointment. We are so thankful for Mala.

    Tiffany K.

  • Overall, I give the Mala Child & Family Institute a five-star rating without hesitation. If you are looking for a mental health specialist who truly cares about their patients and is dedicated to helping them heal, then I would definitely recommend calling. Dr. Raveau is truly one of a kind, and clearly ensures her clinicians are as well.

    Sarah P.

  • I am never the one to write a review but Mala has changed my life in a tremendous way that I had to put it on paper. I have been working with anxiety my whole life. After trying multiple healing practices, I was able to work with Antoinette and see significant changes than I have had in my previous experiences. I continue to be impressed by the utilization of both mind and body in their healing practice.

    Shenali G.

  • I’ve been a practitioner for almost a decade, and can truly say Mala is a one of a kind clinic. From the moment you walk in the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and light. Coming to therapy for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience, and Mala has a way of effortlessly putting someone at ease. The clinicians match this energy, and have a gentle and caring approach when working with clients. The group here is truly skilled at what they do, and Dr. Raveau has a large piece in this–lovingly guiding, training, and supporting her team of therapists. I HIGHLY recommend Mala for mental health care for children, teens, adults, & couples!

    Besa M.

  • My son always left here after his mom and I divorced in a better mood. I figured I would give it a shot myself. Happy with that decision and plan to continue here.

    Mike M.

  • Mala Child & Family Institute was a game changer for my family. Everybody that we have ever interacted with here is kind and compassionate. I cannot recommend this place enough.

    The K. Family

  • This practice is amazing to work with and I feel so incredibly safe and seen as an intern at this clinic. Dr. Raveau and the other clinicians are proficient in their field of work. Very calming atmosphere and comforting space to be in. Lucky to be involved!

    Rayna G.

  • I have worked with Dr. Raveau and several others on the team at Mala Child & Family Institute, and I cannot recommend them any higher. I have worked with hundreds of mental health professionals, and it is rare to find people who are both highly skilled and incredibly caring. When I interact with the team at Mala, I walk away feeling seen and known, and I can tell they really know their stuff. They will continue to be my first phone call for any mental health help with children and families.

    Andrew C.

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