Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

80 Bradford Street, Suite WW15, Barrie, ON L4N

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Change even when positive, can leave you feeling lost: a new baby, an unexpected event or feeling like your life is suddenly not your own. Have you noticed small things are overwhelming, you feel irritable, are emotional out of nowhere and feel alone? If you are feeling unable to handle the impact of life - from parenthood, menopause, work or trauma - we can help. Now more than ever, parents are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.

Our therapists are passionate about women's mental health from pregnancy through menopause and beyond. We help you by really listening to what is not working, then provide proven strategies to calm your mind and body through a variety of ways including EMDR and talk therapies so you can feel heard, feel more in control of your life and because you matter.

Parents are our passion. We guide you to reduce stress, improve relationships and find a pathway to feeling fulfilled in the life you design. Book a free consultation online today to ensure your therapist is a good fit for this journey toward wellness and lets take this first step together in the next chapter of your life.

Call or Email Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service now for a free 15 minute consultation - (249) 487-0760

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

80 Bradford Street

Suite WW15

Barrie, ON L4N

(249) 487-0760

Virtual / Mind & Movement Office

Oro Station, ON L0L

Therapists are available within one week: virtual therapy across Ontario, office in Barrie and in nature. Virtual EMDR and evening/Saturday

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Anxiety

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Our team believes therapist fit is important for comfort and quality of your therapy results. Book online or reach out to get started.

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Let's Connect (249) 487-0760

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

80 Bradford Street

Suite WW15

Barrie, ON L4N

(249) 487-0760

Virtual / Mind & Movement Office

Oro Station, ON L0L

Therapists are available within one week: virtual therapy across Ontario, office in Barrie and in nature. Virtual EMDR and evening/Saturday

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Anxiety

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Our team believes therapist fit is important for comfort and quality of your therapy results. Book online or reach out to get started.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $170
Couple Sessions $170
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
Johnson
Johnston Group
Manulife
Medavie Blue Cross
SunLife
WSIB

Psychotherapy may be covered by insurance under Social Work (or MSW). We provide receipts and can direct bill for some policies including Canada Life, Greenshield, Blue Cross. Fees vary by therapist, including reduced fee interns available. Please reach out with any questions.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Qualifications

Registered Social Worker: Amber Sperling

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Amber Sperling
In Practice for 15 Years
Certificate from EMDRIA 2023
Certificate from Postpartum Support International PSI4435 / 2019
Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, MSW, Graduated 2009

Our therapists are certified in perinatal and menopause mental health, trauma, EMDR, anxiety and grief & loss (pregnancy, infant and beyond) to meet your needs effectively. We believe in ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure the best results for you. RSWs & an RP.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Anxiety

Expertise

Body Positivity
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Perinatal Grief and Loss, Birth Trauma
Recent Traumatic Event Processing
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Veterans
Women's Issues

Our team provides enhanced therapy for women, parents and trauma. Therapy includes useful tools to reduce stress, and replace irritability with connection and grounding, while improving your mood and relationships. When you have the tools to feel your best, we improve your emotional health and wellbeing for the future. Recent Traumatic Event therapy also available.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

5 Endorsements

Lorra Kapteyn

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW

Amber brings a sense of warmth and knowledge to those she interacts with. She has a passion for supporting people finding their inner strength and walking alongside on the journey of healing.

Bloom & Thrive Therapy - Angela Bishop MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CC-PMH

Amber is a very skilled therapist and is very passionate about the work she does, for both her clients and community. She is intuitive, gentle, empathic and full of creative ideas.

Julie Lounsbury

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Amber is incredibly knowledgable and thorough in delivering excellent service to moms and families in her community. Her work with trauma recovery really sets her apart.

Kelly Hoskin

Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW

Amber has an incredible wealth of knowledge and skills for supporting clients with perinatal mental health and first responders. Any client is lucky to benefit from her expertise and care!

Kayla Huszar

Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, PMH-C

Amber is skilled in providing support to mothers who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her warm and thoughtful approach helps them navigate difficult life transitions and work toward finding balance and joy.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Forensic Psychology
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
Schema Therapy
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

We believe in addressing not only your immediate mental health concerns but also the underlying factors that may be contributing to your difficulties including connection to body and past trauma. We work closely with you to identify and address any relational issues that may be impacting your mental health. This may include EMDR, DBT & REBT for long term benefit - not just managing today's issues.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Groups

Mindful Mamas

Hosted by

Amber Sperling

Are you a soon to be or new mom feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Do you find it hard to stay present and are not even sure where to start with coping? This is the group for you! Join us for a workshop at Serenity Birth Studio where you will connect with others who can relate, while two social workers provide you with different tools and activities using your own built in senses to help you to feel more present, grounded and calmer. This is a therapeutic support group with the goals of connection, support and laughter. Insurance may cover. Babies welcome!

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40-$60

Location

Serenity Birth Studio

4 Alliance Boulevard

Unit 10

Barrie, ON L4M

Email Amber Sperling about this group or call - (249) 487-0760

Healing the Wounds of Motherhood

Hosted by

Amber Sperling

NEW group with specialized trauma processing for new parents who experienced a traumatic birth, pregnancy/infant loss or postpartum experience that left you emotionally scarred. This new recent event trauma protocol was developed to reduce distress and disturbance when thinking about difficult events and to build resilience and coping strategies to feel more in control of emotions in the present and future. This group does not require you to talk about what happened, it creates connection while also reducing nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts and improving self worth, building hope and supporting relationships. At this time we are collecting waitlist names via email info@ambersperling.ca

Expertise

Anxiety

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

up to $130

Group Meets

Second Tue 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Location

Amber Sperling Social Work and Psychotherapy Servi

Barrie, ON L4N

Email Amber Sperling about this group or call - (249) 487-0760

In Her Strength

Hosted by

Amber Sperling

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Join our 6-week women's empowerment group. Discover your inner strength, improve your physical and mental health, and connect with other women in a supportive environment. Topics include women's health, sexuality, relationships, and well-being. Amazing guest speakers to elevate your experience. Children welcome for in person group, virtual evening group also available. Health benefits may cover costs.

Expertise

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$60-$70

Group Meets

Every Tue 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Location

Serenity Birth Studio

4 Alliance Boulevard

Unit 10

Barrie, ON L4M

Email Amber Sperling about this group or call - (249) 487-0760

Location

Primary Location

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

80 Bradford Street

Suite WW15

Barrie, ON L4N

(249) 487-0760

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Virtual / Mind & Movement Office

Oro Station, ON L0L

(249) 487-0760

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

Central Toronto

Therapists are available within one week: virtual therapy across Ontario, office in Barrie and in nature. Virtual EMDR and evening/Saturday

Call for a free consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA

Therapists are available within one week: virtual therapy across Ontario, office in Barrie and in nature. Virtual EMDR and evening/Saturday

Call for a free consultation now - (249) 487-0760

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA