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Learn about Addiction therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for addiction in Calgary. Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding addiction support in Calgary doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.
On this page you’ll see licensed clinicians available for in-person or virtual sessions in Calgary.
We outline the plan up front, teach the “why”, and keep sessions focused on specific changes that matter to you.
Why Your Mind Reacts Before You Can Think — and How We Rewire That
You have two minds that shape every moment: the one that thinks and the one that reacts. When something triggers old fear or shame, your reactive mind jumps in first — just like how you’d flinch at a spider before realizing it’s harmless. The ShiftGrit approach helps you retrain that automatic system so your reactions finally line up with what you know to be true — calm, confident, and in control.
Why clients feel confident starting here
- Structured and judgment-free support
- Root-cause approach, not quick fixes
- Tools to build resilience and self-control
Live in Calgary? Connect with an Addiction therapist in-person or online.
Licensed Alberta clinicians on MST (unless noted). Start with a clear plan, practical tools, and sessions focused on what matters to you.
Identity-Level Therapy for Addiction 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Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.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.
Learn moreLimiting Beliefs Commonly Linked with Addiction Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking addiction therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Not Good Enough” — A Core Limiting Belief
“I’m Not Good Enough” isn’t just a negative thought — it’s a pattern formed by early experiences like criticism, neglect, or impossible expectations. This belief fuels perfectionism, people-pleasing,…
Explore this belief
“I Am Powerless” — A Core Limiting Belief
The belief “I Am Powerless” often forms in environments where autonomy was suppressed and safety depended on submission. It creates chronic helplessness, low agency, and difficulty asserting needs…
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“I Am Shameful” — A Core Limiting Belief
This belief convinces you that something about you is inherently bad or broken — not just that you’ve done something wrong, but that you are wrong. It can…
Explore this beliefFrequently asked questions
What does therapy for addiction focus on?
Our approach goes beyond managing cravings or behaviours — we focus on the deeper patterns that drive them. Addiction often develops as a way to cope with emotional pain, stress, or limiting beliefs formed in early experiences. Through our structured program, we help you identify why these patterns formed and guide you in retraining the automatic responses that keep them active. The goal is to help you build lasting change from the inside out.
How is ShiftGrit’s approach to addiction different from other programs?
Many addiction treatments focus mainly on behaviour control. We go a step deeper by addressing the root causes behind those behaviours — the thought loops, emotional triggers, and belief systems that create the urge to escape or numb. Using Pattern Theory™ and Reconditioning, we help you rewire those responses, so you’re not fighting urges — your brain simply reacts differently to stress, discomfort, or old triggers.
Can therapy help if I’ve already completed a detox or rehab program?
Absolutely. Once the immediate crisis is managed, therapy becomes essential for preventing relapse and building a life that feels meaningful and stable. We help you understand and recondition the mental and emotional patterns that contributed to your addiction, while teaching practical tools to maintain progress. Our structure complements medical or 12-step recovery programs by focusing on long-term emotional regulation and self-trust.
Do I have to be fully sober to start therapy?
You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy — you just need a willingness to begin. While severe, medically unstable addictions should be managed in partnership with medical professionals, many clients start with us when they’re ready to understand why they turn to substances or behaviours. Together, we build a foundation of insight and skills that support sobriety and healthy coping over time.
Do you offer in-person and virtual addiction therapy in Calgary?
Yes. Our therapists provide in-person addiction therapy in Calgary and secure virtual sessions throughout Calgary. You can choose whichever format feels best — or blend both. Either way, you’ll receive a structured, transparent process that’s focused on real progress, not just symptom management.
You deserve more from Addiction therapy.
Find the right fit in Calgary and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
Find your therapistOur Calgary Clinic
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
815 17 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2T 0A1
