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Learn about Perfectionism therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for perfectionism in Calgary. Sessions available online or in-person.
Perfectionism is more than high standards — it’s a patterned response driven by identity-level beliefs such as “I Am Not Good Enough,” “I Am A Failure,” or “I Am Falling Behind.” These beliefs create chronic pressure, self-criticism, procrastination, performance anxiety, and difficulty feeling “done,” even when you’re achieving.
At ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling, we treat perfectionism by working at the identity layer, where these patterns were formed. Through Identity-Level Therapy, we map the pattern behind perfectionism, identify the Limiting Belief driving it, and recondition the emotional responses that keep you stuck in all-or-nothing cycles.
This approach helps reduce burnout, ease internal pressure, and build healthier, more flexible standards — without relying on willpower alone.
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
- Therapists trained in Identity-Level Therapy
- Experienced with high performers and high-pressure roles
- A clear, structured method (not vague talk therapy)
Perfectionism in Calgary – what clients say
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“Calm, direct, and practical. I actually understand my anxiety now instead of just coping with it.”
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“Sessions feel structured and focused, not like endless venting. My panic spikes are way down.”
Live in Calgary? Connect with a Perfectionism 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.
Trusted By Alberta’s Leading Psychology & Mental Health Organizations
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling is professionally regulated, certified, and recognized by leading psychology and mental-health organizations across Alberta and Canada. These associations reflect our commitment to ethical practice, clinical standards, and evidence-informed therapy through Identity-Level Therapy and Reconditioning.
Regulated and affiliated across Alberta’s leading psychology, counselling, and mental-health organizations.
Identity-Level Therapy for Perfectionism 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 Perfectionism Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking perfectionism therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Not Good Enough”
“I’m Not Good Enough” isn’t just a negative thought — it’s a pattern formed by early experiences like criticism, neglect, or impossible expectations. This belief fuels perfectionism, people-pleasing,…
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“I Am A Failure”
“I Am A Failure” isn’t about isolated mistakes — it’s a deeply patterned belief that tells you nothing you do is good enough. It drives procrastination, perfectionism, and…
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“I Am Falling Behind”
The belief “I Am Falling Behind” shows up as anxiety around progress, panic over timelines, and shame when comparing yourself to others. Therapy addresses the internal pressure and…
Explore this beliefWant to see how these fit into the bigger pattern map? Explore our full Limiting Belief Library to browse all core beliefs by schema domain and Lifetrap.
You deserve more from Perfectionism 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
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