Find an Insomnia Therapist in Calgary

Insomnia is the ongoing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested after sleep. While it often feels physical, it’s usually sustained by mental and emotional patterns like racing thoughts, worry, or stress. At ShiftGrit, we help you understand why your brain stays alert at night and retrain those responses through structured techniques that calm your nervous system and promote consistent, restorative rest.

Sleep hygiene tips can help, but they often don’t address why sleep problems persist. Our therapy model works on the underlying stress and belief patterns — like “I have to control everything” or “I can’t relax or things will fall apart.” Through Pattern Theory™, we map these thoughts and use Reconditioning to help your mind and body unlearn the threat responses that keep you awake. You’ll develop real relaxation from the inside out, not just new bedtime routines.

Yes. Chronic insomnia often becomes a learned habit between your brain and your body — one that can be reconditioned with the right approach. Our structured process focuses on calming your internal threat system, addressing thought loops, and teaching self-regulation skills. With time and consistency, your brain can relearn that rest is safe and achievable.

Not necessarily. Some clients benefit from medication short-term, but many find lasting improvement through therapy alone. We focus on identifying and retraining the psychological and emotional triggers that make falling asleep difficult. If you’re already working with a medical provider, therapy can complement that care by addressing the emotional and behavioural aspects of your sleep pattern.

Yes. We offer both in-person insomnia therapy in Calgary and secure virtual sessions throughout Calgary. Both formats follow the same structured and transparent model, so you’ll always know what to expect and how each session supports your progress toward better rest.