Amber Sperling

Bio
I am dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s transitions and thrive in the personal and professional paths they have chosen. With specialized training in trauma and perinatal mental health, I bring both clinical expertise and lived understanding to my work with clients experiencing significant life changes.

My professional focus is shaped by my own experience transitioning into motherhood while working in the healthcare field. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to adjust to rapid changes — emotionally, physically, and in one’s sense of identity. Many individuals find themselves feeling anxious, irritable, or unexpectedly low without fully understanding why. In our work together, clients receive not only evidence-based therapeutic support, but also the reassurance of working with someone who truly understands the complexities of this season of life.

Education
Amber earned joint honours degrees in Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice, with a minor in Law, from Carleton University. She completed her Master of Social Work at Wilfrid 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 training, Amber completed an international placement in Moshi, Tanzania, where she provided community engagement initiatives and facilitated psychosocial support groups for vulnerable children and youth.

Advanced Training & Certifications
• Postpartum Support International – Perinatal Mental Health Certification
• Empty Cradle, Broken Heart – Pregnancy loss and infant death support
• Advanced Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Albert Ellis Institute)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the Perinatal Lens
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Perinatal Populations
• Frontline Trauma Treatment
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Acupuncture Detoxification (NADA Protocol) for mental health and addiction
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Improving First Responder Resiliency with EMDR Certificate

Professional Memberships & Registration
Amber is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She also holds certification with EMDRIA and is a member of EMDR Canada.

Community Involvement
Beyond clinical practice, Amber is committed to improving healthcare systems at a broader level. She volunteers as Chair of the Regional Perinatal Mental Health Task Force for the NSM Regional Women and Children’s Network and serves as an Ambassador for the RVH Foundation Cabinet.

Outside of her professional work, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, being by the lake, travelling, and caring for her ever-growing collection of farm animals.