Katelyn Reed, M.S. is a Limited Licensed Psychologist at Thriving Minds Family Services, located in Chelsea, MI. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology at Eastern Michigan University where she focused on evidence-based behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions for children and adolescents. Through her work at Thriving Minds, Katelyn specializes in treating children with Selective Mutism via traditional weekly therapy, intensive therapy (i.e., 15-20 hours of treatment in one week), and group therapy models. Through an exposure therapy model, children with Selective Mutism are encouraged to be brave in talking with new people and in new settings. Katelyn emphasizes collaborative care and frequently works in partnership with parents and schools to best assist clients and to promote growth through education on appropriate goals and interventions. Katelyn is also the Assistant Director for Confident Kids Camp, an intensive week-long treatment program for children with Selective Mutism. In addition to her work with children with Selective Mutism, Katelyn provides evidenced-based therapy for children with other anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.
Katelyn has been a professional member of the Selective Mutism Association since 2013 and joined the Board of Directors in 2017. Katelyn is the current President of SMA. She is passionate about spreading awareness about Selective Mutism and about effective treatment techniques and is excited to contribute to the mission of SMA through her involvement on the Board of Directors.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. Throughout her academic and clinical training, she developed a strong passion for helping children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders further build resilience. She has experience delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP), across multiple levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. Jennifer is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health, where she works with Aimee Kotrba, PhD, and Katelyn Reed, MS—leading experts in the treatment of selective mutism.
Dr. Vanessa Ng is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Boston Child Study Center who specializes in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, with a particular passion for selective mutism (SM). She is deeply committed to helping children find their voices in ways that feel safe, supported, and developmentally appropriate.
Dr. Ng has extensive training in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), parent management training (PMT), dialectical behavior therapy for children (DBT-C) and adolescents (DBT-A), and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). She is a Certified PCIT Therapist and Within-Agency Trainer through PCIT International and has completed advanced training in adaptations of PCIT for anxiety (PCIT-CALM), selective mutism (PCIT-SM), and toddlers (PCIT-T). She is also trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a caregiver-based treatment that empowers caregivers to respond to anxiety in ways that foster independence and bravery.
Selective mutism is a particular passion and area of expertise for Dr. Ng. She has co-led and trained clinicians in intensive group behavioral programs specifically for children with SM, including Camp C.H.A.T. at Hofstra University in New York and Confident Crew with Central Health Partners’ Child Development Team in Hong Kong. Her doctoral dissertation focused on evaluating SPACE as an effective treatment option for families impacted by selective mutism, reflecting her strong commitment to expanding accessible, evidence-based care for families. Dr. Ng also provides consultation and collaborates closely with schools to support implementation of classroom-based strategies and to promote consistency across settings.
Dr. Ng earned her BSc in Psychology (Applied) and MSc in Developmental Psychopathology from Durham University in the United Kingdom. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University in New York. Dr. Ng completed clinical training at NYU Langone Health Child Study Center (NYU CSC), NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Child Inpatient program, and her predoctoral internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio), where she received specialized training in brief, intensive treatments for youth with complex emotional, behavioral, and co-occurring medical needs.
Dr. Keeton is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families. She earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University, followed by a master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her clinical training included a one-year internship at Duke University Medical Center in the Division of Medical Psychology and a subsequent one-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHU SOM), Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. From 2006 to 2014, Dr. Keeton served as a full-time faculty member at Johns Hopkins, where she was an investigator on several landmark treatment trials for pediatric anxiety, depression, and tic disorders, and directed an outpatient clinic specializing in the assessment and treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders, including selective mutism. She has authored dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. In 2014, Dr. Keeton established a private practice in Maryland. She continues to serve as part-time faculty at JHU SOM.
Dr. Raggi is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of Brighter Outlook Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LLC. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and completed internship at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. and postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Child Study Center. Dr. Raggi has two decades of experience providing evidence-based treatment for youth and families with selective mutism and co-occurring disorders. She has developed and directed intensive summer camps for children with SM for the past ten years and worked on pilot studies to examine camp outcomes. She is currently co-director of the Kids Out Loud Summer Camp in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She is on the Board of Directors of the Selective Mutism Association. Dr. Raggi has written a "Brave Voices" blog for Psychology Today. She has been interviewed by the Washington Post, Forbes, and other media, and has published in numerous academic journals on evidence-based approaches to child mental health treatment. She is first author of the book, "Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents", a comprehensive, practical resource on the “how-to” of implementing exposure-based therapy for youth with anxiety.
Erin Glow is a writer and journalist who has worked in entertainment news and is a new board member for the Selective Mutism Association. She was diagnosed with selective mutism at the age of 4 years old in the late 1980s and struggled with it until she made the difficult decision to speak during a class presentation in middle school. After that, she was still quiet and would only speak out loud when asked, but it was a major turning point and learning experience.
After graduating from college and starting a career in the writing industry in 2008, she has worked hard to raise awareness of selective mutism by sharing her story in various outlets, including her website, podcast and People magazine’s website (link: https://people.com/i-didn-t-talk-for-the-first-13-years-of-my-life-exclusive-11832983). She also created and hosted support groups for affected parents, fundraisers for SMA, and has volunteered as a state coordinator for SMA. She is currently working on a memoir about her SM experience.
Dr. Marisa Serchuk is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Boston Child Study Center, where she provides evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Serchuk is a certified PCIT Therapist by PCIT International, and is trained in treatment adaptations for anxiety and selective mutism (PCIT-SM). Dr. Serchuk earned her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Education, from SUNY Albany before earning her master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology. While in graduate school, Dr. Serchuk’s research focused on how various forms of stigma impact parents/caregivers of children with mental health challenges. She additionally engaged in various clinical-based research projects at University of Chicago Medicine related to PCIT. She completed her predoctoral internship at Andrus Health and Wellness Centers. Through various clinical experiences, Dr. Serchuk has had the opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including community mental health agencies, academic medical centers, and schools.
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