Find a Self-harming or suicidal behavior Therapist in Edmonton

Self-harming and suicidal behaviours are often ways of trying to manage unbearable emotional pain or a sense of hopelessness. These actions aren’t attention-seeking — they’re signals that a person’s internal coping system is overwhelmed. At ShiftGrit, we help clients understand why these feelings and behaviours occur, identify the underlying emotional and cognitive patterns, and develop safer, healthier ways to regulate distress.

Our therapy process focuses on safety, structure, and education. Using Pattern Theory™, we explore how deep emotional loops — like “I’m a burden,” “I’ll never get better,” or “I can’t cope” — shape these reactions. Through Reconditioning, we help retrain the brain’s threat response system, so emotions can be experienced and processed without turning into crisis states. Each session builds insight, stability, and hope at a pace that feels manageable and safe.

Yes. It’s common to feel uncertain about starting therapy — especially when things feel heavy or unfixable. We meet you where you are, focusing first on safety and relief rather than deep processing. You’ll learn tools to regulate overwhelming emotions and gain a clearer understanding of what’s happening inside. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out — taking the first step is enough.

Safety is the foundation of our process. Every session includes a structured plan for emotional regulation and clear boundaries around crisis management. We work collaboratively to create a personalized safety plan and ensure that support systems are in place both inside and outside of sessions. Clients are never left to manage overwhelming emotions alone — structure and transparency guide every step.

Yes. We offer in-person therapy for self-harming or suicidal behaviour in Edmonton and secure virtual sessions throughout Edmonton. Both formats follow the same trauma-informed, structured model designed to prioritize safety, stability, and emotional regulation from the very first session.