Find a Self Esteem Therapist in Calgary
Learn about Self Esteem therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for self esteem in Calgary. Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding self esteem 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
- A structured, transparent roadmap for confidence
- Focus on the root cause, not just symptoms
- Real-world strategies for lasting change
Self Esteem in Calgary – what clients say
“The best therapist I’ve worked with in Calgary — finally feels like real progress.”
“Calm, direct, and practical. I actually understand my anxiety now instead of just coping with it.”
“Sessions feel structured and focused, not like endless venting. My panic spikes are way down.”
Live in Calgary? Connect with a Self Esteem 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 Self Esteem 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 Self Esteem Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking self esteem 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,…
Explore this belief

“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.
Explore this belief

“I Am Flawed”
“There’s something wrong with me.” That’s the voice behind this belief — quiet, persistent, and exhausting. It drives perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic self-editing. At ShiftGrit, we help recondition…
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 is self-esteem therapy and who is it for?
Self-esteem therapy helps you understand and change the internal patterns that shape how you see yourself. Low self-esteem often shows up as self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing — even in otherwise high-functioning individuals. At ShiftGrit, we help you uncover why those patterns developed, how they influence your confidence and relationships, and how to recondition your mind to build genuine self-worth that lasts.
How does low self-esteem develop in the first place?
Low self-esteem often begins with early experiences that taught you — directly or indirectly — that your value depended on performance, approval, or avoiding conflict. Those experiences create what we call limiting beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t matter.” These beliefs can quietly drive how you think, feel, and act for years. Our process identifies and helps rewire these beliefs so you can respond from confidence rather than fear.
How does ShiftGrit’s approach to self-esteem differ from traditional talk therapy?
Our therapy model is structured and transparent. Instead of just talking through symptoms, we teach you how your self-esteem patterns formed — using Pattern Theory™ — and then apply Reconditioning techniques to shift those beliefs at a deeper level. Each session has a clear focus, agenda, and measurable goal, so you always understand what’s happening and why.
Can therapy help if I appear confident on the outside but still feel insecure?
Yes — that’s actually very common. Many clients with low self-esteem appear successful or self-assured externally but still carry a quiet sense of inadequacy or fear of failure. Our structured approach helps you bridge that gap by addressing the underlying thought and emotional loops that sustain those feelings. Over time, confidence becomes authentic, not performative.
Do you offer in-person and virtual self-esteem therapy in Calgary?
Yes. We offer both in-person self-esteem therapy in Calgary and secure virtual sessions across Calgary. You can choose whichever format works best for your schedule and comfort. Both follow the same clear, goal-oriented framework to help you build steady, lasting confidence.
You deserve more from Self Esteem 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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