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… Continue reading Targeted Practice Ages 3 to 6 in New York, NY

Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for tweens and teens with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and meet peers… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 10-18

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 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

Our 1-hour Guided Virtual Get-Togethers are a place for children with social anxiety or Selective Mutism to build social comfort, learn and practice evidence-based strategies, and engage with similar-aged peers. With facilitation from a trained clinician, each session will feature a different theme or activity that participants will follow along with. The main objective of… Continue reading Guided Virtual Get-Togethers for Ages 6-9

Our 1-hour virtual support group for caregivers of children and teens with Selective Mutism and anxiety disorders offers a compassionate space to focus on one’s well-being as a caregiver. The group sessions focus on fostering self-compassion, reducing guilt and shame, and connecting with other caregivers through the shared experience of raising a child experiencing anxiety.… Continue reading Virtual Therapeutic Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with SM and Anxiety

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 to 12) break that cycle.Through engaging, age-appropriate activities that mirror real-world challenges — like participating in classroom discussions, joining group conversations, and collaborating on shared… 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 facing new challenges, this group offers guidance, structure, and collaborative problem-solving to keep brave talking moving forward.You’ll learn how to fine-tune exposure plans, strengthen your… Continue reading Virtual Advanced SM Parent Skills Group