OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUALS TREATED WORLDWIDE
Elisa Shipon-Blum, DO – referred to as Dr. E by her beloved patients – is the President and Director of the SMart Center – with over 30 years of experience in the medical field.
From her years researching Selective Mutism, Dr. E developed the evidenced-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (S-CAT)®. S-CAT® is the concept that SM is more than just the mutism – it focuses on the WHOLE person.
Dr. E has been featured on 20/20, CNN, Inside Edition, Good Morning America, TIME Magazine, People Magazine, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Diego Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, the Palm Beach Post, and more.
Dr. E started her Unspoken Words Podcast as a way to share her 30+ years of experience & knowledge working with children, teens and adults with Selective Mutism.
HOW THE SMART CENTER CAN HELP
Our most popular and successful approach to treating Selective Mutism. Designed for children, teens, and adults.
Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training & Support Program to help parents, children, and teens (ages 3-17+)
A la carte style virtual play-dates and get-togethers for children and teens (6-18) to reinforce strategies.
(i.e. Autism, ADHD)
School professionals seeking trainings, support and further education on Selective Mutism
Discover opportunities to learn from the SMart Center via virtual training, treatment groups, webinars, & special events.
RECENT SHINING STARS
To explore all of our success stories, click here. Interested in hearing about a family’s treatment experience with us? Ask us for a reference!
