While she works with a range of presenting issues, she has specialties in working with Selective Mutism and high functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Frankel has been working clinically with children, teens and families for 10 years. Her approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing psychodynamic, family systems and cognitive behavioral interventions. Dr. Frankel takes strong consideration of a child’s developmental needs and places high importance on incorporating parents and families in a child’s treatment. When working with children with Selective Mutism, Dr. Frankel employs family interventions, school collaboration, and individual work with children. Treatment includes exposure sessions in the office, community and at school, depending on child’s needs.