Calgary’s achievement culture, boom-and-bust economy, and high-pressure professional environments activate deeper identity-level patterns faster than most people realize. That’s why our Calgary therapy focuses on the identity layer first—because real change starts underneath the symptoms.
In-Person & Online Counselling in Mount Royal on 17th Ave SW
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling offers structured, evidence-based therapy in Calgary from our centrally located Mount Royal clinic on 17th Ave SW. Our Calgary psychologists and counsellors use Identity-Level Therapy — a proven approach that targets the emotional patterns and limiting beliefs driving anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, and relationship stress
Our 17th Ave SW therapy centre offers private rooms, trauma-informed spaces, and a welcoming environment for both in-person and virtual counselling.
If you’d like to understand what your first sessions will look like, read our guide to Therapy in Calgary: What to Expect in Your First 3 Sessions.
Overcome life’s obstacles with Identity-Level Therapy at ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling.
ShiftGrit’s Calgary counselling team specializes in helping clients break free from anxiety, trauma responses, perfectionism, depression, relationship challenges, ADHD patterns, and burnout. Unlike traditional talk therapy, our Calgary psychologists use Identity-Level Therapy — a structured method that rewires emotional patterns at the root level.
Located in the heart of Mount Royal on 17th Ave SW, our clinic serves clients from across Calgary with accessible in-person and online support.
Identity-Level Therapy in Calgary
Identity-Level Therapy targets the belief patterns and emotional loops driving automatic reactions—not just the surface symptoms. By working at the identity layer, clients shift how they interpret safety, regulate threat, and relate to themselves and others. The result: reconditioning at the root of shame, self-sabotage, reactivity, and overwhelm.
It’s organized around three pillars:
ShiftGrit Core Method™
Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.
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The Pattern Library
Real-world examples of loops like perfectionism, procrastination, and shutdown.
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The Glossary
Clear definitions that keep the language sharp and the process transparent.
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Comprehensive Psychological Assessments in Calgary
At ShiftGrit, we offer expert psychological assessments designed to provide clarity, insight, and actionable strategies for growth. Whether you’re seeking answers about attention challenges, learning differences, or behavioural patterns, our Calgary-based psychologists provide in-depth evaluations tailored to your unique needs.
ADHD Assessments Calgary
Struggling with focus, impulsivity, or restlessness? Our ADHD assessments thoroughly evaluate attention-related challenges in children, teens, and adults. Using evidence-based tools, we identify whether ADHD is a factor and provide personalized recommendations for management and support.
Psychoeducational Assessments Calgary
Understanding how you or your child learns best is key to academic and personal success. Our psychoeducational assessments evaluate cognitive abilities, learning styles, and potential challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, or processing disorders. This assessment is often essential for school accommodations and tailored learning strategies.
Behavioural Assessments Calgary
When emotions or actions seem difficult to manage, a behavioural assessment can uncover the underlying causes. Whether it’s emotional regulation, social challenges, or conduct-related concerns, our team assesses patterns and provides targeted interventions to improve daily functioning and well-being.
Our goal is not just to diagnose, but to equip you with the tools and strategies to thrive. Book an assessment with our Calgary psychologists today and take the next step toward clarity and support.
Therapy Treatment Calgary Trusts
“The best therapist I’ve worked with in Calgary — finally feels like real progress.”
“Calm, direct, and practical. I actually understand my anxiety now instead of just coping with it.”
“Sessions feel structured and focused, not like endless venting. My panic spikes are way down.”
Meet Our Calgary Psychologists & Counsellors
Our Mount Royal Calgary team includes Registered Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists, and licensed therapists trained in Identity-Level Therapy and Pattern Reconditioning.
Trusted By Alberta’s Leading Psychology & Mental Health Organizations
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling is professionally regulated, certified, and recognized by leading psychology and mental-health organizations across Alberta and Canada. These associations reflect our commitment to ethical practice, clinical standards, and evidence-informed therapy through Identity-Level Therapy and Reconditioning.
Regulated and affiliated across Alberta’s leading psychology, counselling, and mental-health organizations.
Work with our Registered Calgary Counsellors
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling offers in-person and online therapy services from our Mount Royal location in downtown Calgary.
Our team includes specially trained counsellors, Registered Psychologists, and certified coaches — all dedicated to delivering structured, identity-level therapy.
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, trauma, depression, or you’re a high performer looking to optimize mindset and resilience, our Calgary therapists provide a customized path to lasting change.
We offer individual therapy for children aged 12 and up, adolescents, and adults.
Your Calgary counsellor will work with you to identify the limiting beliefs quietly driving emotional reactions, thought patterns, and behaviours in your daily life.
Through the ShiftGrit Core Method™ — which systematically reduces and eliminates limiting beliefs using Reconditioning — your counselling process focuses on dissolving emotional memories and responses at the root.
Rather than simply managing symptoms, our structured approach helps you recondition the emotions tied to limiting beliefs, so past experiences no longer overwhelm your present reality.
Additional clinical concerns that we provide counselling intervention for:
- Trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Behavioural Addictions
- Anorexia
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Suicidality and Self Harm
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Phobias
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling offers structured support for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and individuals focused on personal growth and resilience.
Through our Identity Patterns Therapy approach, built on Pattern Theory and Reconditioning, we help you dissolve limiting patterns that quietly restrict leadership, strategic decision making, and emotional resilience.
Whether you’re pursuing career excellence, relationship success, or personal mastery, our Calgary counsellors guide you through identity-level transformations that unlock higher levels of fulfillment and performance.
Additional life optimizations that we provide counselling intervention for:
- Sex Issues and Sex Therapy
- Communicate Effectively
- Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Work-Life Balance
- Insomnia Treatment
- Bullying
- Coming Out (LGBTQ+)
- Infertility
- Positive Parenting
- Child Behaviour Issues
- Toxic Relationships
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Issues
- Polyamory
- Divorce
- Self-esteem Concerns
- Retirement & Empty Nest
At ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling, we use Reconditioning — a structured, evidence-informed approach that combines counter-conditioning and controlled emotional exposure — to dissolve outdated emotional patterns at the identity level.
Rather than teaching coping strategies or managing symptoms temporarily, Reconditioning targets the root emotional memory networks tied to limiting beliefs.
By carefully activating and reprocessing early emotional or traumatic memories, we help you:
- Reduce emotional reactivity
- Strengthen boundaries
- Enhance communication and relational skills
The result is not just better control over reactions — it’s the freedom to experience life without being hijacked by intrusive thoughts, limiting patterns, or outdated emotional scripts.
Start Your Counselling Journey
Starting therapy with ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling is simple.
You can reach our Calgary Counselling Centre by calling +1 (587) 352-6463 or by completing our Appointment Request Form.
We offer flexible therapy options to meet your needs:
- In-person counselling at our Mount Royal Calgary location
- Online counselling sessions via secure video
- Telephone counselling for additional accessibility
Whether you prefer face-to-face sessions or the convenience of online support, our team is here to help you start your journey toward lasting identity-level change.
FAQ: ShiftGrit’s Calgary Counselling Services
At ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling Calgary, we are committed to delivering compassionate, professional, and accessible mental health care for individuals and couples.
Our team of specially trained counsellors and psychologists uses structured, identity-level therapy methods — including Pattern Theory™ and Reconditioning — to ensure tailored, effective support for every client.
As a trusted leader in Calgary counselling services, we often receive questions about our programs. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you better understand what we offer.
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Calgary Neighbourhoods We Serve
Who We Serve Across Calgary
Our Calgary clinic is centrally located on 17th Ave in Mount Royal, making it easy for clients from across the entire city to access therapy and counselling with our team.
Because of our inner-city location, many clients visit us from nearby communities such as:
- Upper Mount Royal & Lower Mount Royal
- Beltline
- Mission
- Eau Claire
- Kensington
- Hillhurst
- Sunnyside
Whether you’re coming from the southeast, southwest, northwest, northeast, or the downtown core, our location is designed to be convenient and accessible — with options for in-person and virtual therapy to support all of Calgary.
More Resources from ShiftGrit Psychology Calgary
- Our Calgary Psychology Office
- Identity-Level Therapy: How We Rewire Limiting Beliefs
- Explore the Pattern Library
- Core Belief: I Am Not Good Enough
- Core Belief: I Am A Failure
- Self-Sabotage Therapy in Calgary
- What Emotional Dysregulation Actually Is
- Blog: Why Willpower Fails — And What to Do Instead
