Find an Obesity Therapist in Calgary

Therapy for obesity focuses on the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural patterns that influence your relationship with food, body image, and self-regulation. At ShiftGrit, we look beyond diet plans or willpower — we help you understand why certain habits or emotional triggers developed in the first place. By addressing the beliefs and automatic responses that drive eating behaviours, therapy supports sustainable, healthy change from the inside out.

Unlike diet or fitness programs, our therapy targets the psychological roots of eating and self-perception. Using Pattern Theory™, we uncover limiting beliefs such as “I don’t have control” or “I’m not good enough” that keep unhelpful patterns in motion. Through Reconditioning, we help retrain the brain’s threat and reward systems so you can respond to stress, emotion, and food cues in calmer, more balanced ways — without relying on restriction or guilt.

Yes. Emotional eating and body image issues often come from the same place — the brain’s attempt to manage emotional pain or self-doubt through control or comfort. Our structured approach helps you build awareness of those emotional triggers and gives you practical tools to respond differently. Over time, clients often find greater self-compassion, balance, and consistency with their health goals.

No. Therapy can help anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of overeating, yo-yo dieting, or frustration with body image — whether or not there’s a formal diagnosis. We focus on building understanding and sustainable change by targeting mindset, habits, and emotional regulation rather than just weight itself. It’s about healing your relationship with food, your body, and your emotions.

Yes. We offer in-person obesity therapy in Calgary and secure virtual sessions throughout Calgary. Both follow the same structured, transparent model — helping you feel supported and empowered wherever you are in your health journey.