Meet the Provider Who’s Here To Help You Reconnect
I Believe in Care That Feels Safe, Steady, and Human
I grew up in a family shaped by experiences that existed before I had words for them. My parents lived through a war around the time I was born, and that history, along with cultural expectations, quietly influenced our family dynamics. Safety, emotion, and connection were present, but often unspoken or understood differently.
As I got older, I became deeply curious about how trauma lives on—how it shows up in relationships, in the body, and in the nervous system, even when people are doing their best. I saw how someone can appear “put together” on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode on the inside.
That curiosity led me to trauma-focused psychology. Along the way, I learned that healing isn’t about pushing through pain or revisiting memories before you’re ready. It’s about creating safety first—helping the nervous system settle, making sense of patterns, and moving at a pace that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
If parts of this story resonate with you, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Dr. Sanela Kalakovic
Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I didn’t set out to start a practice, I just wanted to help people feel less alone in their pain. Early in my career, I worked across a wide range of settings: university clinics, Veterans Affairs, community mental health, and group practices. No matter where I was, one thing was clear — people were struggling to find care that felt human and effective. They were tired of retelling their story. Tired of long waitlists and rushed sessions. Tired of not feeling seen.
That stuck with me. And it became the foundation of Revitalize Psychological Services, PLLC.
Over the years, I’ve supported teens and adults experiencing big emotions, who felt lost, felt like they were carrying invisible burdens, and just trying their best. I’ve seen the power of therapy when it’s rooted in trust, clarity, and collaboration. And I’ve seen what happens when people feel safe enough to be honest. Real change starts to take hold.
Revitalize was born from that vision: a practice where people don’t have to choose between empathy and expertise. As a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University, I’m passionate about blending evidence-based care with genuine human connection. Together, you and I will create a space where healing is possible and progress feels within reach.