Find an Impulse Control Disorders Therapist in Calgary

Impulse control disorders involve difficulty resisting urges or behaviours that may cause harm or distress. This can include issues like compulsive spending, gambling, explosive anger, or risk-taking. These behaviours often stem from an overactive threat or reward system in the brain. At ShiftGrit, we help clients understand why these impulses occur and teach structured techniques to regulate emotion, reduce reactivity, and rebuild control.

Our structured model focuses on uncovering the emotional and cognitive loops that drive impulsive behaviour. Using Pattern Theory™, we identify underlying beliefs like “I can’t handle this feeling” or “I need relief right now.” Through Reconditioning, we retrain your brain’s automatic responses, reducing the urge to act on impulse. Over time, this builds stronger self-regulation, patience, and confidence in decision-making.

Yes. Impulse control challenges can appear at any age — from tantrums and defiance in children to compulsive habits or emotional outbursts in adults. Our approach is adaptable to each developmental stage, focusing on emotional education, accountability, and skill-building. For families, we also provide tools to support consistent boundaries and communication at home.

Yes — relapse or regression doesn’t mean failure. Impulse control issues are learned emotional responses, not moral flaws. We focus on understanding what triggers the loss of control and how to intervene before it happens. Our structured, repeatable process helps you build self-awareness and emotional stability, reducing guilt and replacing reaction with choice.

Yes. We offer in-person therapy for impulse control disorders in Calgary and secure virtual sessions across Calgary. Both formats follow the same structured, transparent framework to ensure consistency and measurable progress wherever you are.