One-on-one care at the SMart Center

Individual Treatmentfor children, teens & adults

Designed for children, teens, and adults who have social communication challenges such as Selective Mutism, social anxiety, extreme shyness, social communication (pragmatic) disorder, and other related challenges.

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6,000+individuals worldwide successfully treated with the Individualized Intensive S-CAT® Program

All treatment begins with the Selective Mutism Evaluation (SME)Financial assistance available for all of our servicesIn-person or via telehealth

Our programs

Two ways to work with us one-on-one

Our gold standard and most successful approach to treating Selective Mutism is working with us one-on-one by way of our Individualized Intensive Program or Jumpstart. Our treatment uses Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s evidence-based S-CAT® and is available both in-person and via telehealth.

We offer financial assistance for all of our services. We encourage families to apply.

Gold standard

1, 2, or multi-day · In-person or telehealth

Individualized Intensive

This one-on-one experience is designed to go deep. It is fully personalized, focused entirely on your child or teen’s specific needs.

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1.5 – 2 hour session · In-person or telehealth

Jumpstart

A launchpad session designed to kickstart treatment right away after your Selective Mutism Evaluation (SME), with immediate, structured support.

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Program 1 · Gold standard treatment

S-CAT® Individualized Intensive Program

1, 2, or multi-day optionsIn-person or telehealth

Our Individual Treatment program can be performed in one day or across multiple days. Treatment can begin after the Selective Mutism Evaluation. You can expect an all-encompassing assessment of the individual’s social communication challenges.

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What happens during an Individualized Intensive?

More time for a deeper assessment of an individual’s presentation and co-existing challenges
One-on-one treatment & exposure practice
Parent coaching & skill-building
School planning & accommodations
Step-by-step written treatment plan

Ideal for families who:

Want the most comprehensive care model: 1-1 extended, uninterrupted support
Travel far or prefer a single-session option
Have a more severe presentation of SM or co-existing challenges (i.e., ASD, ADHD, intellectual delays, etc.)
Need support with coexisting conditions

Continued care can look like:

Monthly or weekly consultations, as needed
Medication management consultation
School consultation
Group treatment (CommuniCamp™)

Program 2 · A more incremental approach

Jumpstart Program

1.5 – 2 hour sessionIn-person or telehealth

The SMart Center offers a more incremental approach to treating Selective Mutism and related disorders. This launchpad session is designed to kickstart treatment right away after your Selective Mutism Evaluation (SME). It’s a shorter consultation than the Intensive and provides immediate, structured support to begin the journey to overcoming SM.

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What happens during (and after) a Jumpstart Program?

Initial treatment & exposure practice
Psychoeducation for parents and/or caregivers
Initial skills & strategy development
You will receive a written report summarizing:

What was done during the session
Best strategies for progression
Specific written goals tailored to the child, parents or the adult’s unique needs

Please note: This program does not include the full S-CAT® program components such as an in-depth assessment and detailed, step-by-step written treatment plan, as well as school-based accommodations/interventions (504/IEP recommendations) provided in the Individualized Intensive Program (above).

Ideal for families who:

Prefer a shorter initial treatment before deciding on ongoing care
Need structured guidance to start using strategies at home and school

Continued care can look like:

Weekly 45-minute psychotherapy sessions
Monthly S-CAT® Program treatment sessions (review of pre-appointment forms, 1–1.5 hour treatment sessions, written treatment plan with updated written goals, etc.) and the ability to send weekly e-updates
School consultation and trainings
Group treatment (CommuniCamp™, Online Virtual Groups)
Medication management consultation

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