Clinical Staff

Our team is committed and dedicated to the missions of the SMart Center and the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI).

ELISA SHIPON-BLUM, D.O.
ELISA SHIPON-BLUM, D.O. President and Director
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JENNIFER BRITTINGHAM, LPC
JENNIFER BRITTINGHAM, LPC Lead Clinical Counselor and SM School Consultant
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WILLIAM LAVALLE PSY.D.
WILLIAM LAVALLE PSY.D.Director of Clinical Training
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JENNA BLUM, M.S.
JENNA BLUM, M.S.Clinician and CommuniCamp™ Counselor Director
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Sara Naselsky M.A.
Sara Naselsky M.A.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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Alexis Trakhtorchuk, M.A.
Alexis Trakhtorchuk, M.A.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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AMALIA HUBAL M.A.
AMALIA HUBAL M.A.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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JASPRIYA MALHOTRA M.A.
JASPRIYA MALHOTRA M.A.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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MELISSA GENN M.S., L.B.S.
MELISSA GENN M.S., L.B.S.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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KAITLYN HARRISON M.S.
KAITLYN HARRISON M.S.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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JESSICA LAMONT-GEORGE M.S.
JESSICA LAMONT-GEORGE M.S.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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ADRIANA PENNACCHI M.A.
ADRIANA PENNACCHI M.A.Clinician / Doctoral Trainee
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Administrative Staff

LAURA BANSEMER
LAURA BANSEMERLead Clinical Coordinator & Office Manager
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LISAMARIE VARGAS
LISAMARIE VARGASCommuniCamp Director and Outreach Coordinator
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ALEXANDRA COLLINS
ALEXANDRA COLLINSSales & Marketing Intern
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Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) Research Consultants 

SHARON ARMSTRONG, PH.D.
SHARON ARMSTRONG, PH.D.Research Consultant
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EVELYN KLEIN PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
EVELYN KLEIN PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CLResearch Consultant
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Kathryn McDonald, MS, CCC-SLP
Kathryn McDonald, MS, CCC-SLPSpeech and Language Consultant
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SMart Center Therapy Dogs, Our Mascots, and Best Friends

In Memory of Mr. B
In Memory of Mr. B Therapy Pug
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Lil Girl (SMall Lady of Love)
Lil Girl (SMall Lady of Love)Therapy Pugs
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Bonnie
BonnieTherapy Dog
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