Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

About the Author

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum is a renowned pediatrician and child psychiatrist with over three decades of experience specializing in anxiety disorders and selective mutism in children. Holding a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and advanced training in behavioral pediatrics, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between medical insight and practical family support. As the founder of the Selective Mutism Anxiety Research and Treatment Center, Dr. Shipon-Blum has empowered countless families through her compassionate approach, blending evidence-based therapies with empathetic guidance. Her seminal work, 'Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child,' offers invaluable strategies for navigating educational challenges, drawing from her clinical expertise to foster resilience and communication in young patients facing social anxieties.