Find a Panic disorder Therapist in Calgary
Learn about Panic disorder therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for panic disorder in Calgary. Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding panic disorder support in Calgary doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.
On this page you’ll see licensed clinicians available for in-person or virtual sessions in Calgary.
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
- Structure that replaces uncertainty with calm
- Education that empowers, not overwhelms
- Tools for real-world calm and confidence
Live in Calgary? Connect with a Panic disorder 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 Panic disorder in Calgary
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Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.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 Panic disorder Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking panic disorder therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.


“I Am In Danger” — A Core Limiting Belief
Even when everything’s quiet, your body stays braced. The belief “I Am In Danger” forms in environments where trauma, chaos, or emotional instability made safety feel impossible. It…
Explore this belief

“I Am Not in Control” — A Core Limiting Belief
When “I Am Not In Control” is running the show, everything feels like too much. You either grip harder—rigid routines, hypervigilance—or give up entirely. Underneath it all is…
Explore this belief

“I Am Weak” — A Core Limiting Belief
When the belief “I Am Weak” takes hold, it can drive avoidance of vulnerability, overcompensation through perfectionism, and deep fear of failure. Learn how this identity-level pattern is…
Explore this beliefFrequently asked questions
What is panic disorder?
Panic disorder involves sudden, intense episodes of fear or physical anxiety — often called panic attacks — that seem to come out of nowhere. Symptoms like racing heart, dizziness, or shortness of breath can feel frightening, even when you know you’re safe. Over time, the fear of another attack can become as distressing as the attacks themselves. Therapy helps you understand why these reactions happen and teaches your brain and body to respond differently.
How does ShiftGrit’s approach help with panic disorder?
We use a structured, educational, and reconditioning-based approach to help calm your nervous system and reduce the intensity of panic symptoms. Through Pattern Theory™, we identify the underlying beliefs and emotional loops — like “I’m not safe” or “I’m losing control” — that activate the brain’s threat system. Using Reconditioning, we then retrain those automatic responses so your brain learns that physical sensations and stress don’t mean danger.
Can therapy stop panic attacks completely?
While everyone’s progress looks different, many clients experience fewer and less intense panic attacks as their threat system becomes more regulated. The goal isn’t to “never feel anxious” again — it’s to teach your brain how to recognize false alarms, respond calmly, and move through them without fear. Over time, panic loses its control because it no longer feels dangerous.
What can I expect in my first session for panic disorder?
Your first session is an enriched intake where we map out how panic has been showing up in your life — physically, emotionally, and situationally. You’ll learn how the body’s threat system works (what we call the “walnut brain”) and how therapy will help retrain it. You’ll leave with a clear plan, practical grounding tools, and a sense of direction right from the start.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy for panic disorder in Calgary?
Yes. We provide both in-person panic disorder therapy in Calgary and secure virtual sessions throughout Calgary. Both formats follow the same structured and transparent model, ensuring consistency, safety, and clarity throughout your therapy process.
You deserve more from Panic disorder therapy.
Find the right fit in Calgary and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
Find your therapistOur Calgary Clinic
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
815 17 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2T 0A1









