Find a Parenting Therapist in Alberta

Parenting therapy helps parents understand and improve the emotional and behavioural patterns that influence their relationships with their children. It’s not about “fixing” kids — it’s about helping parents feel confident, calm, and equipped to respond effectively. At ShiftGrit, we teach parents how to regulate their own emotions, communicate clearly, and use structured tools to create more harmony and cooperation at home.

Parenting classes often focus on strategies or discipline techniques — but they don’t always address why certain interactions become difficult. Our approach gets to the root of the emotional and belief patterns that drive parenting stress. Using Pattern Theory™, we help parents identify beliefs like “I’m failing” or “I have to be perfect” and recondition those thoughts for calm, confident decision-making. Each session is transparent, structured, and focused on actionable change.

Yes. When a child’s behaviour becomes overwhelming, it often reflects deeper emotional dynamics in the family system — including stress, communication breakdowns, or unmet needs. We help parents learn how to stay regulated, set clear boundaries, and respond with empathy rather than reactivity. This reduces power struggles and helps the whole household feel calmer and more connected.

Absolutely. Many parents find themselves repeating patterns from their own upbringing — even ones they intended to change. Therapy helps you recognize those inherited beliefs and emotional triggers, then recondition them through awareness and practice. Over time, you’ll develop a parenting approach that feels authentic, balanced, and grounded in your values — not just your past experiences.

Yes. We offer both in-person parenting therapy in Alberta (ab) and secure virtual sessions throughout Alberta (ab). Both formats use the same structured, transparent framework, ensuring every session feels organized, collaborative, and directly applicable to real life.