She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an Applied Developmental Emphasis from the University of Guelph. Dr. Spere has extensive experience working with children and teenagers. Her clinical training included work at a local school board, the Selective Mutism Service at McMaster Children’s Hospital, a pre-doctoral internship at Hamilton Health Sciences, and placements at kidsLINK, and the Centre for Psychological Services at the University of Guelph. Prior to opening this clinic in 2014, Dr. Spere worked as an associate in a large private practice in Waterloo. She has also taught a university level course on Learning Disabilities. She is a member of both the Canadian Psychological Association and the Ontario Psychological Association.