Find a Depression Therapist in Edmonton
Learn about Depression therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for depression in Edmonton. Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding depression support in Edmonton doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.
On this page you’ll see licensed clinicians available for in-person or virtual sessions in Edmonton.
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
- A structured plan for getting unstuck
- Clarity on what’s happening and why
- Tools to rebuild hope, energy, and focus
Depression in Edmonton – what clients say
“They helped me break patterns I didn’t even know I had.”
“Professional, skilled, and genuinely invested in helping me change.”
“Hands down the best therapy experience I’ve had in Edmonton.”
Live in Edmonton? Connect with a Depression 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 Depression in Edmonton
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 Depression Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking depression therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.


“I Am Not Good Enough”
“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 Don’t Matter”
You show up for everyone—but no one really sees you. The belief “I Don’t Matter” is what takes root when your needs, voice, or presence were chronically dismissed.…
Explore this belief

“I Am Permanently Damaged”
“I Am Permanently Damaged” is a core belief that often emerges after traumatic or deeply invalidating experiences. It leaves people feeling broken beyond repair — like something inside…
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 does therapy for depression focus on?
Depression therapy helps you understand and change the emotional and cognitive patterns that keep you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected. It’s not just about managing symptoms — it’s about uncovering the why behind them. At ShiftGrit, we work to identify the beliefs and automatic responses that maintain low mood, then help you recondition those patterns so energy, focus, and enjoyment can return naturally over time.
How does ShiftGrit’s approach to depression differ from traditional therapy?
Our approach combines education, structure, and emotional reconditioning. Using Pattern Theory™, we map out the underlying beliefs that drive depressive cycles — like “I’m not good enough” or “Nothing will ever change.” Then, through our Reconditioning process, we help your brain reclassify these beliefs so your threat system can deactivate, allowing motivation and hope to rebuild organically. You’ll always know what we’re working on and why.
Can therapy help if I’ve been depressed for a long time?
Yes. Long-term depression often develops when unprocessed stress or self-perceptions have shaped how you think and feel about yourself. Because those patterns are learned, they can be restructured. We use a systematic, compassionate process to retrain your brain’s responses — helping you experience more stability, clarity, and emotional regulation, even if other forms of therapy haven’t helped before.
What can I expect in my first depression therapy session?
Your first session is an enriched intake designed to help you feel organized and supported right from the start. Your therapist will explore your daily routines, history, and emotional patterns to identify the underlying structure of your depression. You’ll also learn how your brain’s “threat system” interacts with low mood — and leave the session with a clear, personalized plan for moving forward.
Do you offer in-person and virtual depression therapy in Edmonton?
Yes. We offer in-person depression therapy in Edmonton and secure virtual sessions across Edmonton. Both formats follow the same structured, transparent model to ensure every session is purposeful, measurable, and focused on steady progress.
You deserve more from Depression therapy.
Find the right fit in Edmonton and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
Find your therapistOur Edmonton Clinics
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
10445 124 St, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling(Upstairs)
10441 124 St Unit 201, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7















