Amber Sperling, MSW RSW, PMH-C MMHPC
(She/her)
About Me
I work with women who are finding their way through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and other reproductive experiences, as well as first responders and frontline healthcare workers who are carrying a lot and needing space to breathe again.
Clients often share that they feel deeply listened to and supported in our work together. We begin by gently slowing things down—taking time to understand what you’ve been through, what you’re feeling now, and what you hope might shift. Together, we set goals at a pace that feels right, while building tools and inner supports to help distress feel less overwhelming.
I believe that difficult experiences don’t have to become the defining parts of who you are. With care and support, painful moments can be processed and held as memories, rather than continuing to weigh on your body and nervous system. Anxiety and depression don’t have to block long-term wellbeing. There are effective, evidence-based therapies that can help you feel more steady, connected, and like yourself again.
One quote that reflects how I view healing comes from Albert Ellis:
**“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny."
Education & Experience
Amber is proud to be one of the first Canadians to receive certification from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mental Health and also holds certification of 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.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Postpartum Support International
EMDRIA
National Accupuncture Detoxification Association
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Central Region North Regional Women and Children's Network, Birthing Families Working Group and co-chair of the Perinatal Mental Health Task Force
RVH Foundation Cabinet Volunteer
RVH Foundation Board of Directors
Simcoe County Women's Health Network, Founder
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- First Responders
- Group
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale
Insurance covering Registered Social Work in province of Ontario (Canada Life, Manulife, Greenshield)