Dr Giglio

Dr Melissa Giglio is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating childhood disorders, including selective mutism and social anxiety disorder. She dedicates her practice to raising awareness about selective mutism and social anxiety disorder, supporting children and families in therapy, and training educators. She is the creator of Confident Crew, an intensive group behavioral program for children with selective mutism, the first of its kind in Asia.

Dr. Giglio is the director of the Child Development Team, a multidisciplinary practice that serves children presenting with various disorders. She is also the co-founder of Brave Mighty Minds (BMM), a platform created to develop resources for families and educators who are unable to access evidence-based care. Bravery Grows is BMM’s first publication available that models the skills and language utilized in therapy for children with selective mutism and anxiety disorders. Dr Giglio divides her time between Hong Kong and the United States.