Mala Child & Family Institute

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Mala Child & Family Institute provides trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, psychiatry, psychological evaluations, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to all ages in Ann Arbor, Plymouth, and Farmington Hills, Michigan.

🎶 We're excited to announce that Music Together Within Therapy is now available at Mala! 🎶Our very own, Sarah Raleigh Ki...
08/11/2026

🎶 We're excited to announce that Music Together Within Therapy is now available at Mala! 🎶

Our very own, Sarah Raleigh Kilts, LLMSW, is helping bring the power of music into the therapeutic process! 🥁 Through Music Together Within Therapy, children and families can use music, movement, and playful connection to support emotional regulation, communication, social connection, and more. 💛

✨ Based in Ann Arbor
✨ In-network with BCBS, Aetna & Priority Health
✨ Serving all ages through a creative, neurodiversity-affirming, and relationship-centered approach

🎵 Interested in sessions with Sarah and engaging in Music Together Within Therapy? To learn more, visit: www.malafamily.org/sarah

08/09/2026

✨ What is OT like at Mala?

Hear directly from our Occupational Therapists about their approach to care and what families can expect during sessions! 💛

From sensory processing to daily living skills, our OTs create individualized, engaging, and neurodiversity-affirming experiences designed to help each client thrive.

🎥 Take a look inside OT at Mala!

✨ NEW TEEN DBT GROUP LAUNCHING SOON! ✨When emotions feel overwhelming, having the right skills can make all the differen...
08/06/2026

✨ NEW TEEN DBT GROUP LAUNCHING SOON! ✨

When emotions feel overwhelming, having the right skills can make all the difference. At Mala Child & Family Institute, our Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group helps adolescents build practical, evidence-based skills to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

Through weekly group sessions, teens (ages 13–18) learn how to:
🧠 Regulate intense emotions
🌿 Build healthy coping strategies
💬 Strengthen relationships and communication
🌬️ Effectively tolerate distress
🧘‍♀️ Practice mindfulness and self-awareness in everyday life

More than just learning skills, participants become part of a supportive community where they can connect with peers, feel understood, and realize they don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Our 16-week DBT program is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and designed to help teens build lasting tools for emotional wellness—with parent involvement to reinforce skills beyond the therapy room.

👥 Designed for teens ages 13-18 years old
📅 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Starting September 23rd
📍 Mala's Farmington Hills Office
💳 In-network with BCBS, Aetna, & Priority Health, or $85/session out-of-pocket

To learn more or enroll, visit: www.malafamily.org/DBT

🏡✨ You're Invited To Our Open House! ✨🏡We're excited to officially open the doors to our new Farmington Hills home—and w...
08/03/2026

🏡✨ You're Invited To Our Open House! ✨🏡

We're excited to officially open the doors to our new Farmington Hills home—and we'd love to celebrate with you!

Join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and a first look at our expanded space. Tour our new office, meet members of the Mala team, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about the therapy, assessment, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychiatry services we provide to children, teens, adults, and families throughout Southeast Michigan.

📅 Saturday, September 19th, 2026
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 37811 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Whether you're a current client, former client, referral partner, neighbor, or simply interested in learning more about Mala, you're warmly invited. We can't wait to welcome you into our new space!

💙 No RSVP required—just stop by and say hello!

🎉 CELEBRATION ALERT! 🎉 Join us in celebrating a huge milestone for Mala's own Dr. Brooke Landry, PhD, LP! 👏✨ Dr. Landry...
07/30/2026

🎉 CELEBRATION ALERT! 🎉

Join us in celebrating a huge milestone for Mala's own Dr. Brooke Landry, PhD, LP! 👏✨ Dr. Landry recently passed her licensing exam and is now a fully licensed doctoral-level psychologist.

This accomplishment reflects Dr. Landry's many years of commitment—not only at Mala, but also through her research and lifelong learning. Please join us in giving Dr. Landry her flowers! 💐 Her passion, clinical expertise, and dedication are vital for her work with clients, and for Mala as a whole. We're so proud of this huge milestone she's accomplished!

🌟 Meet Mala's Newest Occupational Therapist, Shelly Watkins, MSOT, OTR/L, CAS — Joining our Farmington Hills office thi...
07/30/2026

🌟 Meet Mala's Newest Occupational Therapist, Shelly Watkins, MSOT, OTR/L, CAS — Joining our Farmington Hills office this August! 🌟

We're excited to welcome Shelly to the Mala Child & Family Institute team as we continue expanding our occupational therapy services! Shelly joins Mala with a passion for neurodiversity-affirming care, sensory regulation, mental health, and trauma-informed practice. She believes occupational therapy is about understanding the whole person and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to engage in the activities and experiences that matter most to them.

With specialization in working with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with complex psychosocial needs, Shelly brings a collaborative, creative, and compassionate approach to every session. Her goal is to empower clients across the lifespan to increase independence, strengthen daily living skills, and thrive in the environments that matter most to them.

✨ Occupational therapy for children, teens & adults
💙 In-network with BCBS, BCN & Aetna
📍 In-person appointments in Farmington Hills + virtual sessions available

We're so excited for the expertise, warmth, and dedication Shelly brings to our team—and we can't wait for the positive impact she'll have on the individuals and families we serve!

Ready to enroll in occupational therapy services with Shelly? 📲 To learn more and get started, visit: www.malafamily.org/shelly

👥✨ NEW Social Skills Groups Are Starting This September! Friendships don't always come naturally—and that's okay! Our S...
07/29/2026

👥✨ NEW Social Skills Groups Are Starting This September!

Friendships don't always come naturally—and that's okay! Our Social Skills Groups provide a supportive, therapist-led environment where kids and teens can build confidence, strengthen communication skills, practice navigating social situations, and connect with peers who just "get it."

NOW ENROLLING:

👤 Teen Group (Ages 14–15):
📅 Mondays, 3:00–4:30 PM, Sep 14-Oct 19
📍 Farmington Hills Office

👤 Pr***en Group (Ages 10–12):
📅 Mondays, 5:00–6:30 PM, Sep 14-Oct 19
📍 Farmington Hills Office

We're in-network with BCBS, BCN, Aetna, and Priority Health, or clients can attend for $85 per session out-of-pocket.

Space is limited! 📲 Learn more and register at www.malafamily.org/groups

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✨ NOW HIRING! ✨ Our assessment department is growing, and Mala Child & Family Institute is seeking a Licensed Psychologi...
07/26/2026

✨ NOW HIRING! ✨

Our assessment department is growing, and Mala Child & Family Institute is seeking a Licensed Psychologist (LP) or Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with specialized experience in autism evaluations to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

If you're passionate about providing comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming assessments and want to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to join us? 📲 Visit the link in our bio or head to www.malafamily.org/careers to learn more and apply.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! 💙

07/25/2026

Did you know that occupation therapy can help clients of ALL ages with:
📚 Executive functioning, organization & time management
👂🏼Sensory processing differences
👕 Daily living tasks like dressing & personal hygiene
🍴Eating & feeding difficulties
🤏🏾Gross & fine motor skills
🧘🏻‍♀️ Emotional regulation
💪🏽Muscle tone differences & balance
AND MUCH MORE!

The best part? Mala’s occupational therapy services are now expanding to our Farmington Hills office!

📲 To learn more and enroll in care, visit: www.malafamily.org/occupational-therapy

07/23/2026

🚧 Something incredible is taking shape in Farmington Hills. 💙

This August 2026, we’re opening the doors to Mala Child & Family Institute’s brand-new clinic!

Designed with healing, accessibility, and community in mind, our new space will bring together:

🧠 Psychotherapy
🩺 Medication Management
🧩 Psychological Evaluations
🖐️ Occupational Therapy
💬 Speech-Language Therapy
🎓 Training the next generation of mental health professionals

And that’s not all…

This location will also become the home of the Danny Boy Foundation, including our Basic Needs Pantry, helping ensure that children and families have access not only to quality mental health care, but also to essential resources that support healing beyond the therapy room.

Every wall going up represents hope. Every room is being built with purpose. We can’t wait to welcome you into this space and continue serving our community in even bigger ways.

📍Opening August 2026
Stay tuned as we share the journey from construction site to a place of healing. 💙

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 - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12482060486

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