Meet Our Team

Photo of Katie Malone, LPCC, LMFT, Clinical Director at TheraThrive

Clinical Director

Katie Malone, LPCC, LMFT

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Katie is a kind, interactive and strength-based clinician and team leader who provides psychotherapy and assessment services to those seeking to learn more about themselves and improve their outlook on life; Katie is experienced at assessing and treating a spectrum of challenges and disorders.  Learn more about Katie >

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Licensed Therapist & Licensed Assessor

Alissa Cohen, LPCC

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Alissa is a warm, authentic and thoughtful therapist and assessor. She creates a safe, judgment free, restorative, and client focused setting to ensure comfort to the highest degree.  Learn more about Alissa >

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Licensed Therapist/Senior Associate Therapist & Associate Assessor

Arielle Rabby-Chia, LMFT, APCC

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Arielle is an integrative therapist who utilizes evidence-based treatment and creative modalities during therapy. She strives to support children, teens and adults with an individualized plan to help them thrive. Arielle also provides autism and ADHD assessments for adults. Learn more about Arielle >

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Senior Associate Therapist

Michael Sacco, APCC

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Michael is a warm therapist who works collaboratively to help clients, no matter their age, to feel seen, heard, and valued in their therapy work. Michael’s style includes narrative therapy and play therapy modalities.  Learn more about Michael >
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Associate Therapist

Heather Hanford, AMFT

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Heather approaches therapy with curiosity and creativity, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship from an eclectic clinical perspective. By combining aspects of relational, emotion-focused, person-centered, and strength-based perspectives, Heather provides a non-judgemental and validating space, especially designed to support and embrace the neurodivergent mind. Learn more about Heather >

Headshot photo of Hilary Litterick, AMFT, an Associate Assessor at TheraThrive

Licensed Therapist

Hilary Litterick, LMFT

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Hilary works with children, teens, and adults, and enjoys bringing creativity and curiosity into the therapeutic process. Hilary supports her clients by ensuring they feel heard and creating a non-judgmental, trusting environment, while also using evidence based treatment and trauma informed care. Learn more about Hilary >

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Senior Associate Therapist

Lydia Wang Koerner, AMFT

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Lydia is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is devoted to improving the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Working together, she will explore with you and embrace all facets of this uniquely human experience of being neuro-atypical, its exceptional gifts, and real-life challenges. Lydia provides therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.  Learn more about Lydia >
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Associate Therapist

Luke Tanaka, APCC, AMFT

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Luke is an integrative, strengths-based therapist who brings a warm curiosity to his work with children, teens, parents, and adults. He prioritizes developing a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship that welcomes clients of all ages to explore and express their authentic selves. Learn more about Luke >

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Minecraft Super Admin

Keilan Didonna

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Keilan Didonna is a skilled, experienced, kind, neuro-affirming, and innovative Minecraft server Super Admin.  Learn more about Keilan >

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Director, Founder

Grace Malonai, PhD, LPCC

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Dr. Grace has focused on learning about neurodivergence with the gusto of a highly educated, information-seeking momma bear (that’s a lot of gusto). Over 25 years of this study has allowed her to successfully assist many neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and families.  Learn more about Dr. Grace >
Photo of Team TheraThrive in our waiting room at the Lafayette office, photo taken in February 2025