Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Services
Healing Minds, Empowering Lives
Specialized therapy from preconception to postpartum and beyond in Barrie, ON and across Ontario virtually.Does this sound familiar:
You are struggling with a transition in your life: a new baby, difficult relationship or something else leaving you feeling out of control?
Small things may feel overwhelming for no reason, you lash out at your partner, catch yourself crying out of nowhere or you feel lonely even while surrounded by others.
Life doesnβt have to stay this way.
Book a Free Consult
Welcome to Amber Sperling Social Work and Psychotherapy Services.
We are here to help.
All of our therapists are highly trained to provide pregnancy, postpartum and trauma informed psychotherapy using both mind & body to relieve distress.
Our therapists know how it feels to be overwhelmed and we are here to help you build your umbrella to weather the storm using trauma-focused EMDR, REBT, IFS, CPT, DBT and other therapies. Our clients walk away from therapy feeling more confident as parents, thriving as professionals, and partners in relationships; they are less anxious about life and have motivation to live the life they want to live.
It is common for new parents to experience mood and anxiety changes through the perinatal period. Many people question, βam I a good enough momβ or βwhat am I doing wrong to feel this wayβ. Perhaps you struggle to sleep, are irritable or cry without knowing why. Social workers in our practice are Perinatal Mental Health Certified with training in many therapy options to meet your needs.
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Our Services
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Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy provides a supportive space to address stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. It helps you develop coping strategies, heal, and improve your overall well-being.
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Specialized Perinatal Therapy
Supporting you through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Issues like birth trauma, identity confusion, intrusive thoughts, loneliness, and overwhelm.
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EMDR Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized therapy very effective in treating trauma to reduce the impact of your past on your present.
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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship by addressing issues and fostering emotional connection in a safe space.
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Therapy for Children
Now offering therapy for children! If your child (5 and up) is struggling with emotions and you could use extra support for supporting them - book today with Karah for a free consultation.
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Mind and Movement
Walk while we talk on a trail in Simcoe County. Rewards from therapy can be immediate. These sessions are walking in nature with your therapist or on your own with the therapist on the phone.
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Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision for Registered Social Workers for case consultation, use of self and vicarious trauma prevention. Spaces for supervision and EMDR Consultant-in-Training hours available.
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Workshops and Groups
The benefit of gathering in a group with others adds so much to the therapeutic experience.
Click on the Events page for updates on workshops and group offerings!
Appointments are available in the privacy of your own space through secure video anywhere in Ontario (and now Newfoundland!) or in our office located in downtown Barrie, ON.
If your childcare is not an option, there is no need to cancel - We understand that you may have your baby with you, and that is OK.
We also offer βMind and Movementβ therapy options. Ask about meeting to walk and talk in nature to enhance the benefits of our time together.
In Person Therapy
Providing You With A Safe Space to Heal
Prefer in person sessions? Meet with us face to face at:
80 Bradford Street, WW15 in the
Barrie by the Bay building
(downtown Barrie where parking is free in the yellow spots).
Find our office in the βWest Wingβ through door 5 then walk to the end of the hall into the West Wing, we are in Suite WW15
Get Started Today
You donβt have to feel irritable and overwhelmed. You can feel more in control of your life.
Amber Sperling MSW RSW PMH-C MMHPC EMDR Certified
Get in touch today by email, phone or online booking link. We will answer any questions you have in a free consultation via phone or video.
Weβll make sure weβre a good fit for you.
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Join your therapist for 50 minutes (or longer if you choose) to explore what is concerning you. Together, weβll develop the tools you need to feel confident in the many roles youβre filling (mother, partner, professional, emergency responder etc). Weβll also help you feel more connected to those in your life, including your children, and weβll discuss a treatment plan that fits you.
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Therapy will help to reduce the distress you feel when you think about difficult events from your past or upcoming events in your future. Day to day tasks will seem less overwhelming, sleep may improve, and you will be able to communicate more assertively with those around you. Your relationships will flourish and youβll be better able to handle whatever life throws at you.
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Ready to be the main character in this next chapter of your life?
