You’re carrying so much. You don’t have to do it alone anymore.
Motherhood is a chapter of your life, not the whole story — but it’s easy to lose yourself in it.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by a birth or postpartum experience you didn’t expect, you deserve care that actually helps you heal at the root.
Our clients notice meaningful change from the very first session.
Because your nervous system, your story, and your wellbeing matter.
Why This Feels So Hard
Motherhood brings more emotional weight than most people talk about.
You might be here because you’re struggling with:
Anxiety that feels louder than it used to
Feeling “not enough” no matter what you do
A birth or postpartum experience you’re still carrying
Rage, resentment, or burnout that scares you
Identity loss — wondering where you went
Relationship strain you didn’t see coming
A mental load so heavy it’s affecting your sleep, patience, and self-worth
None of this is a personal failure.
It’s a sign you deserve support that sees your whole story — not just the surface symptoms.
What Therapy Feels Like Here
At Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Services, we help women notice change from the very first session through efficient, mind-body connected therapy.
Our approach is different:
1. Healing at the Root We use evidence-based trauma therapies like EMDR to help your nervous system settle and release what’s been stuck — instead of masking it with quick fixes.
2. Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Expertise Our clinicians are certified and deeply trained in pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive trauma.
We understand this chapter of life because we live and work in it every day.
3. Personalized Care that Sees You This is a judgment-free space where your story is honoured.
You’re not “too much.”
You’re not behind.
You’re not alone.
Who We Help
We support women across Ontario who are:
Pregnant and anxious about the unknown
Recovering from a disappointing or traumatic birth
Showing signs of postpartum anxiety or depression
Balancing babies, careers, relationships, and identity
Navigating ADHD in motherhood
Feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner
Overwhelmed by the mental load of parenting
If you’re in the thick of this chapter, you’re exactly who we help.
Why This Practice Works
Women choose our practice because:
They finally feel seen and understood
The strategies actually work in real life
Sessions feel safe, supportive, and productive
Birth and postpartum trauma stop taking up so much space
They feel calmer, more confident, and more present with their families
They stop feeling broken — and start feeling like themselves again
Your life is the story you’re living — and every chapter deserves care.
This is a turning point.
A moment to pause.
A chance to rewrite the next part with more confidence, grounding, and support.
You’re the author.
We simply walk beside you while you find your footing again.
Amber Sperling, RSW, EMDRIA-Certified, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Founder, trauma therapist, and recognized leader in women’s mental health across Ontario.
Our Team
You can work with one of our associate therapists — each trained in trauma, EMDR, and supporting women through major life transitions.
Choose the therapist who feels like the right fit.
What Happens in Your First Session
Your first session is simple:
We get to know your story
We explore what’s been feeling heavy
We start building a plan that feels doable and supportive
You leave with something practical you can use the same day
We don’t drag things out.
We get started right away — gently, safely, at your pace.
Availability + Format
In-person: Barrie & Orillia
Virtual: Across Ontario
Daytime, evening, and limited weekend spots available.
Feel Like Yourself Again — Specialized Support for Pregnancy, Postpartum & Motherhood
Our Services
Its time for support that actually helps.
You deserve to feel like yourself again — not just the version of you surviving the day.
If you’re ready to start your next chapter with more confidence and support, we’re here.
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Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Services provides EMDR therapy, perinatal mental health support, postpartum anxiety treatment, birth trauma therapy, and women's mental health counselling in Barrie, Orillia, and virtually across Ontario.