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Find a Relationship Issues Therapist in Alberta
Learn about Relationship Issues therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for relationship issues in Alberta (ab). Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding relationship issues 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
- A structured path to clarity and calm
- Education that builds emotional insight
- Practical strategies for real-life connection
In Alberta? Connect with a Relationship Issues 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 Relationship Issues 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Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.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 Relationship Issues Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking relationship issues therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Unworthy”
When you feel unworthy, nothing ever feels earned. This belief fuels overfunctioning, self-neglect, and guilt around rest, care, or success. It can be rewired.
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“I Am Unwanted”
The “I Am Unwanted” belief doesn’t just hurt — it wires the nervous system to expect rejection and chase approval. ShiftGrit targets the root pattern, not just the…
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“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,…
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are common signs of relationship issues?
Relationship issues often show up as repeated arguments, emotional disconnection, difficulty communicating, or a sense of walking on eggshells around your partner. At their root, these patterns are rarely about one disagreement — they’re usually reflections of deeper beliefs about safety, worth, or connection formed earlier in life. Our process helps you understand why these reactions occur so you can approach your relationships with more calm, clarity, and confidence.
How does therapy help with relationship problems?
Therapy creates a space to examine the recurring dynamics that keep relationships stuck. At ShiftGrit, we use Pattern Theory™ to map the emotional “loops” that lead to misunderstandings or withdrawal — often driven by limiting beliefs like “I’m not enough” or “I’ll be rejected.” Once these beliefs are identified, our reconditioning process helps retrain the threat brain to stop treating closeness or conflict as danger, allowing more honest and secure communication to take place.
Is this therapy for individuals or couples?
Both. We offer relationship-focused therapy for individuals who want to understand their own relational patterns, as well as structured couples therapy sessions in Alberta (ab). In either case, the focus is not on blame but on insight — understanding why each person reacts the way they do and how to build a foundation of trust, respect, and emotional safety.
What makes relationship therapy with ShiftGrit different?
Our structured approach gives you a clear framework from the start — no wandering or vague “processing.” You’ll understand exactly what’s driving your emotional reactions and what needs to shift for healthier connection. We focus on teaching why your brain responds the way it does in conflict and give you practical strategies to calm emotional reactivity and rebuild trust.
Do you offer relationship therapy in Alberta (ab) or online across Alberta (ab)?
Yes. We offer both in-person relationship counselling in Alberta (ab) and secure online sessions across Alberta (ab). Each follows the same structured, science-informed model designed to help clients understand their relational patterns, regulate emotional reactions, and build more stable, fulfilling connections.
You deserve more from Relationship Issues 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
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