Merissa Ang

Merissa is a Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)–registered Clinical Supervisor, Educational Psychologist, and Clinical Mental Health Therapist with over 15 years of experience working across Singapore and New Zealand. Their practice is rooted in a deep respect for human diversity, a strong commitment to evidence-based approaches, and the belief that meaningful support must honor the individual — not just the diagnosis.

Merissa has worked with clients across the lifespan, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities, as well as complex behavioral needs. Her professional experience spans a broad range of settings, including preschools, special education schools, private clinics, vocational training programmes, residential care homes, and community-based services.

She has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals with learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Her work includes designing and implementing strengths-based, sustainable strategies for managing complex behaviors, and incorporating structured intervention methods such as visual supports, task analysis, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and discrete trial teaching. Merissa also provides individual and group-based social skills training, conducts school observations, and offers inclusive, collaborative consultations.

Her services extend across clinic-based, home-based, and school-integrated settings. She conducts diagnostic assessments, school placement evaluations, and facilitates vocational preparation and workplace adjustment for neurodivergent adults. In addition, she delivers caregiver training, professional development workshops, and provides supervision and mentoring for professionals in education, psychology, and disability services. Merissa is a strong advocate for multidisciplinary collaboration and has worked closely with occupational therapists, speech-language therapists, psychiatrists, educators, and other allied professionals.

Merissa’s therapeutic approach is grounded in flexibility, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. She believes there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and tailors interventions to align with each client’s unique values, goals, and strengths. Her work draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Approaches, and Social Skills Training.

Over the years, Merissa has collaborated with numerous organisations and services, including the Ministry of Education (Singapore), Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC) centres, SPED Schools, and Adult Disability Centres.

Through her work, Merissa remains deeply committed to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families in ways that honour both capability and individuality. She approaches each engagement with thoughtfulness and care, working alongside clients, caregivers, and professionals to create environments where learning, growth, and participation can unfold at a pace that feels sustainable and meaningful. Her practice is guided by the belief that with the right understanding, supports, and collaborative care, individuals can move toward lives that feel more supported, connected, and empowering.