Therapy in Barrie Ontario, EMDR for pregnancy and postpartum

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Services

Healing Minds, Empowering Lives

Specialized therapy for women and families in Barrie and across Ontario virtually.

At Amber Sperling Social Work and Psychotherapy Services, we help mothers heal deeply, reconnect with their authentic selves, and strengthen their relationships. Many of our clients come to us feeling isolated and overwhelmed, but leave with greater confidence, empowerment, and a renewed authorship to their life story. With personalized care that honors your unique journey, we offer a supportive and authentic approach to every step of your well-being journey.

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 doesn’t have to stay this way.

We offer FREE consultation with our therapists.

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, thriving as parents and professionals, and with stronger relationships; you can be less anxious about life and have the motivation to live the life you want to live.

It is common for new parents to experience mood and anxiety changes through the parenting journey. Many people question, β€œam I a good enough mom” or β€œwhat am I doing wrong to feel this way”. 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

  • Individual psychotherapy in Barrie Ontario

    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.

  • Perinatal, pregnancy and postpartum therapy in Barrie and across Ontario. Couple holding a ultrasound image of a new baby while kissing

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 or Victoira for a free consultation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

Therapy in Barrie EMDR and Trauma therapy for pregnancy postpartum and ADHD

In Person Therapy

Appointments are available in the privacy of your own space through secure video anywhere in Ontario 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 β€œMind and Movement” therapy options. Ask about meeting to walk and talk in nature.

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 β€œWest Wing” through door 5 then walk to the end of the hall into the West Wing, we are in Suite WW15

 

Get Started Today

You don’t 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.

We’ll make sure we’re a good fit for you.

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Spend 50 minutes with your therapist to unpack the challenges you’re facing. Together, we’ll help you feel more grounded and confident in all your rolesβ€”whether it’s as a mom, partner, or professional. You’ll build tools to navigate life’s demands and feel more connected to the people who matter most.

Therapy helps ease distress from past or future events, making daily tasks feel more manageable. You may sleep better, communicate more confidently, and strengthen your relationships, leaving you better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

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Ready to be the main character in this next chapter of your life?