Anxiety can keep kids stuck — quiet in class, hesitant in groups, or quick to withdraw from situations that feel uncertain. This once-weekly, 90-minute virtual group helps pre-teens (ages 9… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT

This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group

This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting.… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC

For teens with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety, everyday moments — such as speaking in class, initiating a conversation, or attending a social event — can feel overwhelming. This 60-minute,… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 13 to 17 in NY, NJ, and CT

This 6-week virtual course introduces caregivers to the essential tools and strategies behind Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT–SM). Designed for families at the start of their SM journey… Continue reading Virtual Beginner SM Parent Skills Group

Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part of our comprehensive treatment. These groups are designed to target children's brave talking goals around peer-to-peer engagement, speaking in front of a group, and behavioral… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY

Every Thursday from 4-5 pmIn person at the Child Mind Institute in NYC (50th and 3rd)Kayla Samuels, kayla.samuels@alnardo-martinezchildmind-orgWe offer weekly “Targeted Practice” groups for children with selective mutism as part… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 6 to 12 in New York, NY

This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting. Through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, our team supports communication with both adults and peers using evidence-based strategies that make practice feel fun and meaningful.We collaborate… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC

Anxiety can keep kids stuck — quiet in class, hesitant in groups, or quick to withdraw from situations that feel uncertain. This once-weekly, 90-minute virtual group helps pre-teens (ages 9… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 9 to 12 in NY, NJ, and CT

This 6-week virtual course helps caregivers build off of their foundational PCIT–SM skillset and equips them with next-level strategies to support continued progress. Whether your child is gaining momentum or… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group

This 90-minute, once-weekly in-person group is designed to help young children (ages 3 to 6) with Selective Mutism build confidence and strengthen brave talking skills in a warm, play-based setting.… Continue reading Weekly SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 3 to 6 in NYC

For teens with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety, everyday moments — such as speaking in class, initiating a conversation, or attending a social event — can feel overwhelming. This 60-minute,… Continue reading Weekly Virtual SM / Social Anxiety Group for Ages 13 to 17 in NY, NJ, and CT