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Find an Intellectual Disability Therapist in Alberta
Learn about Intellectual Disability therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for intellectual disability in Alberta (ab). Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding intellectual disability support in Alberta (ab) doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.
On this page you’ll see licensed clinicians available for in-person or virtual sessions in Alberta (ab).
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, strength-based approach
- Focus on empowerment and understanding
- Practical tools for daily life
In Alberta? Connect with an Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability in Alberta (ab)
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Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.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 Intellectual Disability Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking intellectual disability therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Inferior” — A Core Limiting Belief
“I Am Inferior” is a belief rooted in early experiences of comparison, criticism, or conditional approval. It leads to chronic self-doubt, emotional withdrawal, and a deep fear of…
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 Useless” — A Core Limiting Belief
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 beliefFrequently asked questions
What is an intellectual disability?
An intellectual disability is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects reasoning, learning, and adaptive skills. It does not define a person’s worth or potential. At ShiftGrit, we focus on supporting emotional regulation, communication, and self-esteem — helping individuals and families build skills, understanding, and confidence within a structured, compassionate environment.
How can therapy help someone with an intellectual disability?
Therapy provides emotional and behavioural support for individuals with intellectual disabilities by focusing on practical coping tools, self-awareness, and relationship skills. Using a structured approach, we teach strategies to manage frustration, anxiety, and communication barriers. For families and caregivers, therapy offers guidance on fostering independence and maintaining positive, supportive dynamics at home and in the community.
How does ShiftGrit’s approach differ from traditional therapy?
Our approach is structured, transparent, and strength-based. We use Pattern Theory™ to help identify emotional and behavioural patterns while ensuring therapy remains clear, predictable, and tailored to each person’s learning style. We focus on empowerment through education and skill-building, supporting both clients and families in developing calm, confidence, and self-understanding.
Can therapy help families or caregivers, too?
Absolutely. Families and caregivers often benefit from learning how to support emotional regulation, set healthy boundaries, and reduce stress in the household. Therapy helps build empathy, patience, and communication strategies that make daily life more harmonious. Together, we create a structure that promotes consistency and understanding for everyone involved.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy for intellectual disability in Alberta (ab)?
Yes. We offer both in-person therapy for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Alberta (ab) and secure virtual sessions across Alberta (ab). Both formats follow the same structured, supportive approach to ensure each client — and their family — receives consistent, meaningful care.
You deserve more from Intellectual Disability therapy.
Find the right fit in Alberta and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
Find your therapistOur Alberta Clinics
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
815 17 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2T 0A1
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
10445 124 St, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling(Upstairs)
10441 124 St Unit 201, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7
