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Find an Aging Therapist in Calgary
Learn about Aging therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for aging in Calgary. Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding aging 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
- Clear structure that restores calm and purpose
- A respectful, empowering perspective on aging
- Tools for connection, resilience, and emotional steadiness
Aging in Calgary – what clients say
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“Calm, direct, and practical. I actually understand my anxiety now instead of just coping with it.”
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“Sessions feel structured and focused, not like endless venting. My panic spikes are way down.”
Live in Calgary? Connect with an Aging 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.
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.
Identity-Level Therapy for Aging 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 Aging Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking aging therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Useless”
The belief I Am Useless convinces individuals that they bring no real value — not to others, not to work, and not to themselves. It creates paralysis, procrastination,…
Explore this belief
“I Am Not Valued”
This belief tells you that your worth is conditional — only granted when you’re useful, impressive, or needed. Without those things, you may feel invisible, overlooked, or easily…
Explore this belief
“I Am Invisible”
You’re in the room—but it’s like no one sees you. The belief “I Am Invisible” shapes how you show up—or don’t—in relationships, work, and life. You might fade…
Explore this beliefWant to see how these fit into the bigger pattern map? Explore our full Limiting Belief Library to browse all core beliefs by schema domain and Lifetrap.
Frequently asked questions
What is therapy for aging and life transitions?
Therapy for aging focuses on helping you navigate the emotional, social, and identity changes that come with later stages of life. Whether you’re adjusting to retirement, changes in health, shifting family dynamics, or redefining purpose, we provide a structured process to help you find balance and meaning. It’s about honouring your past while building confidence and adaptability for what’s next.
Why do some people struggle emotionally with aging?
Aging often brings major changes — from shifting roles and routines to losses of independence, relationships, or identity. These transitions can trigger anxiety, sadness, or frustration. At ShiftGrit, we help you understand why these feelings arise by exploring the beliefs and patterns that shape your emotional responses. Once those are identified, we use structured techniques to build acceptance, resilience, and renewed purpose.
How does ShiftGrit’s approach support people coping with aging?
We use Pattern Theory™ to uncover how long-held beliefs — such as “I’m losing my value” or “I have no control anymore” — may influence your mindset around aging. Then, through Reconditioning, we help retrain those automatic emotional responses to create calm, self-trust, and empowerment. Every session has a clear goal and agenda, so you always know what we’re focusing on and why.
Can therapy help with loneliness or loss related to aging?
Yes. Many clients come to therapy after losing a partner, friends, mobility, or community — and find themselves feeling disconnected or uncertain about how to rebuild. Our process helps you process grief, strengthen emotional regulation, and re-establish a sense of meaning and connection. It’s not about avoiding pain; it’s about transforming it into perspective and peace.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy for aging clients in Calgary?
Yes. We offer both in-person sessions in Calgary and secure virtual therapy across Calgary. Whether you prefer face-to-face connection or the convenience of online sessions, you’ll receive the same structured, compassionate, and goal-oriented care.
You deserve more from Aging 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
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