CUB Kids™
Selective Mutism Therapy Groups & Intensives
Summer Programs 2026
CUB Kids Playground Pals (5-week group) takes brave talking and social exposures to a fun new level! Children will meet biweekly throughout the summer at different playgrounds to practice speaking on the playground, engaging in verbal games, inviting peers to play, and interacting with both children and adults in a natural, supportive environment. This group provides a fun and motivating way for children to build confidence speaking with new peers while becoming more comfortable with the types of social and verbal interactions commonly expected during the school year at recess and on the playground.
Parents will receive live coaching and support on PCIT-SM skills and strategies to help their child warm up, engage with peers, increase verbalizations, and gradually expand communication to others in social settings.
Eligibility
This group is for children ages 4–7 with Selective Mutism and/or social anxiety.
Dates and Time
June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in Pikesville, Maryland.
New Clients
Families new to Dr. Sabintsev must complete an intake session and a fade-in session prior to the event.
Playdate Fee
$125 per group ($625 total). Families can sign up for as many groups as they’d like.
To Register: Email hello@doctoradelia.com or fill out the contact form on this website.
CUB Kids - Pool Pals
CUB Kids Pool Pals Therapy Intensive takes brave talking and social exposures to a whole new level through fun summer pool club intensives designed for children with Selective Mutism and/or social anxiety!
Children will spend 2-hour intensive sessions at a pool club practicing:
• Brave talking with peers and adults
• Initiating play and engaging in verbal games and activities
• Building comfort in a busy, social environment
These intensives provide children with more practice, and more opportunities to warm up, get comfortable, and strengthen speech in a natural setting alongside the same group of peers and adults. Parents will receive live coaching and support on PCIT-SM strategies to help their child engage, warm up socially, and expand communication in real-time social situations.
🍦 We’ll wrap up each session by practicing how to confidently order ice cream like a pro!
📍 Pikesville, Maryland
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
DATES:
• July 13
• July 20
• July 27
• August 10
Pool Intensive Fee
$300 per intensive. Families may register for as many sessions as they’d like.
Eligibility:
For children ages 4–7 with Selective Mutism and/or social anxiety.
New Clients:
Families new to Dr. Sabintsev must complete an intake session ($260) and fade-in session prior to attending.
To Register:
📧 hello@doctoradelia.com
🌐 www.doctoradelia.com
Past CUB Kids Groups & Events
Facilitated Playground Playdate for Children with Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety
This unique, psychologist facilitated playground playdate is designed for children (ages 4-7) with selective mutism and/or social anxiety. Parents will learn evidence-based strategies to support their child’s verbal engagement while participating in fun, structured activities led by Dr. Sabintsev.
Children will have opportunities to strengthen their “brave muscles” through games and interactions with new adults and peers. Parents will leave feeling empowered with practical tools to help their C (Confident)- U (Unique)- B (Brave) kid reach new levels of confidence and communication.
We will focus on play-based goals such as initiating play, asking peers to join (“Do you want to play?”), and speaking during games in a new environment—introducing an important new variable for generalization.
Eligibility
This group is for clients ages 4–7. Preference is given to those who have completed a CUB Kids Group. Children who are currently in PCIT-SM treatment or have previously completed PCIT-SM are also welcome.
New Clients
Families new to Dr. Sabintsev must complete an intake session and a fade-in session prior to the event.
Playdate Fee
$125 per child
Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party 🧸
Sunday, February 22 • 11:30–1:30 PM
A mock birthday party for children ages 4–7 with selective mutism and/or social anxiety
Birthday parties can be hard for children with selective mutism or social anxiety. We know that rehearsal helps, but birthday parties don’t happen often, and when they do, they can be busy and overwhelming, leaving parents feeling pressure and unsure how to best support their child.
Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party is a playful, low-pressure mock birthday party designed to help children warm up, speak with peers and adults (including employees), and use brave talking in a fun, supportive setting.
Led by selective mutism specialists Dr. Adelia Sabintsev and Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein, children will paint pottery, play, and celebrate together while clinicians gently support and expand speech using evidence-based PCIT-SM strategies. Parents will practice skills and learn how to support their child at real birthday parties and social events.
Eligibility
Children who are currently in PCIT-SM treatment or have previously completed PCIT-SM.
New Clients
Families new to both Dr. Sabintsev and Dr. Scharfstein must complete an intake session and fade-in session prior to the event. This can be done at the practice location closest to your home.
Fee
$320 per child (includes all materials and pizza lunch)
To Register
Email: Hello@DoctorAdelia.com
Spring 2026 CUB (Confident-Unique-Brave) Kids Group
This is a unique 6-session therapy group for children with selective mutism and/or social anxiety that includes parents. Parents play a crucial role in the treatment of Selective Mutism, so parents will learn evidence-based skills to assist their child through verbal practices while engaging in fun activities guided by Dr. Sabintsev. Children will have opportunities to strengthen their "brave muscles" through games and interacting with new adults and peers. Parents will emerge feeling empowered to help their CUB kid reach new levels of bravery!
Session 1: The first session is exclusively for caregivers and held virtually. During this session, caregivers will have a "walk through" of a session, where they will learn and practice the PCIT-SM skills necessary to help their child warm-up and communicate in social situations, such a playdate or other social gathering.
Session 2-6: Children will strengthen their "brave muscles" through engaging games and interacting with new adults and peers. Parents will gain significant experience supporting peer-to-peer speech and identifying verbal opportunities for their child. These activities and games help build bravery and confidence in group speech, peer interactions, and communicating with unfamiliar adults, such as teachers.
We have limited spots in our CUB Kids Group. For more information, please see below.
Who:
Caregiver and Child (ages 4–7)What:
A 6-Week In-Person Therapy Group focused on:Strengthening PCIT-SM skills (e.g., fading in others, prompting for speech, group speech, and supported playdates)
Practicing “brave talking” through fun, play-based games
Supporting children through brave talking exposures
When:
Session 1 – Caregivers Only (Virtual):
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AMSessions 2–6 – Caregiver & Child (In Person):
Sundays, February 29–March 29, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AMWhere:
8 Reservoir Circle, Suite 105
Pikesville, MD 21208
How to Enroll and Fees:
New clients to the practice must complete a 60-minute Intake Session to ensure group fit and to identify goals. A 60-minute fade-in session is also needed to ensure that the child is able to establish speech with the facilitating clinician.
$750 total for 6 sessions, no single session options.
Registration is open to families who have experience with PCIT-SM (i.e, are in treatment with a provider who uses PCIT-SM ).
To register email Dr. Adelia Sabintsev at Hello@DoctorAdelia.com
