Ann Merton

Ann Merton

Counsellor/Professor/Program Coordinator

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  • About me

    Director and Founder, Registered Psychological Associate at WindHorse Psychology

  • Education

    • The New Seminary

      2006 - 2007
      License in Interfaith Ministry Interfaith Ministry

      Accelerated program completed in New York, NY; ordained Interfaith Minister; licensed in the 5 boroughs of New York.

    • Fielding Graduate University

      2003 - 2013
      M.A. & Ph.D. (ABD) Clinical Psychology

      M.A. in clinical psychology completed 2007. All academic and clinical training completed for Ph.D.; only disseration remains (ABD). Final GPA 4.0; member of Psi Chi International Honour Society in Psychology.

    • University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College

      1980 - 1984
      Hons. B.Sc. Specialist in Psychology; Major in Psychology of Religion

      Completed a specialist degree in psychology and a major in the psychology of religion.

    • University of Toronto - Regis College

      2001 - 2004
      D.T.S., Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies Theology and Spirituality

      Completed courses in spirituality and theology.

    • Fielding Graduate University

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Clinical Psychology

      Back to school in September to do my dissertation and graduate!

    • University of Toronto

      1984 - 1986
      M.Ed. Counselling

      Completed courses and practicum in counselling psychology.

  • Experience

    • Seneca College

      Feb 1994 - Jun 2011
      Counsellor/Professor/Program Coordinator

      Counselling for students with disabilities to obtain academic accommodations; Professor of Psychology in the General Arts and Sciences program; planned and coordinated new programs and services including the Seneca Assessment and Brief Intervention Clinic, Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist services, Summer Transition program for students with LD/ADHD, and the College Transition Program providing support to students with physical disabilities entering college.

    • Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

      Dec 1999 - Oct 2013
      Program Facilitator and Developer

      Developed and led the Body-Mind-Spirit drop-in weekly program and taught meditation.

    • Wings Neuro Rehab

      Jan 2007 - Jun 2014
      Counsellor/Psychoeducational Consultant

      Provision of psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults; individual counselling.

    • Upper Grand District School Board

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2016
      Psychological Consultant

      Providing staff consultation, in-service training, and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children and teens with learning difficulties in elementary and high schools.

    • SIRIUS

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Associate Producer
    • Vaughan Psychological Services

      Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
      Psychological Consultant

      Providing psychotherapy and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children, teens, and adults.http://www.psychologyhelps.ca

    • Mind Matters

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Guest
    • Chrysalis Centre: Psychological and Counselling Services

      Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
      Psychological Consultant

      Providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children, teens, and adults.http://chrysalispsychologists.ca/

    • VoiceAmerica Talk Radio - WTR, LLC

      Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
      Host of Conscious Evolution Radio

      Conscious Evolution Radio is an internet radio program profiling interesting guests, ideas, stories, practices, and resources that support the individual and collective evolution of human consciousness. My first show premieres on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET on VoiceAmerica. Recordings of shows will be available on the network website at no cost and in iTunes for download.Check out updates for the show and upcoming guests here: https://www.facebook.com/consciousevolutionradio Show less

    • The Therapy Centre

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
      Registered Psychological Associate

      Psychological assessment and treatment for children, teens, and adults. Clinical and School Psychology.

    • WindHorse Psychology

      Jun 2018 - now
      Director, Registered Psychological Associate

      Clinical and School psychological service for children, adolescents, and adults. Special interests: treatment for First Responders, EMDR for trauma, psychoeducational assessment, ADHD and LD, cancer support, equine-assisted psychotherapy. Offices in Orangeville and Bolton.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Addiction Studies

      TAPE/UofT
    • EMDR Levels 1 & 2

      Niagara Stress and Trauma Clinic
      Sept 2018
    • Registered Psychological Associate

      The College of Psychologists of Ontario
      Dec 2012
    • Advanced Certificate in Trauma Counselling

      The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Animal rescue/foster care for animals

      Issued by Toronto Humane Society
      Toronto Humane SocietyAssociated with Ann Merton
    • Eucharistic Minister to the Sick

      Issued by St James Parish on Nov 2023
      St James ParishAssociated with Ann Merton
    • Horse Rescue

      Issued by WindHorse Psychology on Jan 2016
      WindHorse PsychologyAssociated with Ann Merton
    • Fundraising and Horse Guardian

      Issued by Rescue for Slaughterbound Horses on Feb 2016
      Rescue for Slaughterbound HorsesAssociated with Ann Merton
    • President of Board, Teacher, Student

      Issued by Gaden Choling Toronto on Jan 1996
      Gaden Choling TorontoAssociated with Ann Merton