Education & Experience

Amber is proud to be one of the first Canadians to receive certification from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mental Health and is currently completing a certificate in Menopause Mental Health through Bria. Prior to opening her group private practice, Amber worked for over a decade in a primary health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team and at an inpatient mental health forensic hospital. Amber has an Advanced Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with the Albert Ellis Institute, earned EMDR certification and has completed a variety of training and certificates in trauma treatment, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acupuncture detoxification (NADA protocol) and mindfulness. She also has a Master of Social Work degree received from Wilfred Laurier University with a primary focus on individuals, families and groups and a secondary focus on community, policy, planning and organizations. As part of her graduate school training Amber completed an international placement in Moshi Tanzania, providing community engagement and psychosocial support groups for vulnerable children and youth. Amber earned joint honours degrees at Carleton University in Psychology and Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Law.