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Find a Sex, sexuality, intimacy Therapist in Alberta
Learn about Sex, sexuality, intimacy therapyBrowse licensed clinicians for sex, sexuality, intimacy in Alberta (ab). Sessions available online or in-person.
Finding sex, sexuality, intimacy 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, shame-free environment
- Focus on emotional and relational roots
- Inclusive, affirming support for all identities
In Alberta? Connect with a Sex, sexuality, intimacy 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 Sex, sexuality, intimacy 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Our structured framework for breaking outdated identity patterns.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 Sex, sexuality, intimacy Therapy
These identity-level patterns frequently show up for clients seeking sex, sexuality, intimacy therapy. Explore the beliefs to learn the “why” and how therapy can help you recondition them.
“I Am Unacceptable”
When you believe “I Am Unacceptable,” even kindness feels conditional. You edit yourself constantly—hiding thoughts, traits, or behaviours you fear others would reject. This belief often forms in…
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“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 Shameful”
This belief convinces you that something about you is inherently bad or broken — not just that you’ve done something wrong, but that you are wrong. It can…
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 sex, sexuality, and intimacy therapy?
Sex, sexuality, and intimacy therapy helps individuals and couples explore the emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns that affect physical closeness, desire, and connection. At ShiftGrit, we understand that intimacy is more than sex — it’s about emotional safety, communication, and self-acceptance. Our structured approach helps you identify what’s getting in the way of connection and teaches you how to rebuild trust, confidence, and authenticity — both with yourself and others.
What kinds of concerns can therapy help with?
We help clients address a range of concerns related to sex and intimacy, including anxiety around sexual performance, loss of desire, emotional disconnection, shame, communication barriers, or difficulty expressing identity and needs. Using Pattern Theory™, we explore the beliefs that may underlie these challenges — such as “I’m not desirable,” “I’ll be rejected if I’m honest,” or “I can’t be fully myself.” Once identified, we use Reconditioning to help retrain emotional responses for comfort, confidence, and connection.
Can therapy help if I feel disconnected from my partner or myself?
Yes. Emotional and physical disconnection often come from unspoken fears or beliefs about vulnerability, rejection, or worthiness. Our process helps you understand why those patterns appear and how to shift them safely. You’ll learn how to communicate needs openly, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your body and emotions — creating intimacy that feels secure, not stressful.
Is this therapy inclusive of all identities and orientations?
Absolutely. Our therapists provide a safe, affirming space for clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. Whether you’re exploring your sexual identity, addressing shame, or navigating challenges within your relationship, our approach is guided by curiosity, compassion, and evidence-informed education — not judgment.
Do you offer in-person and virtual sex and intimacy therapy in Alberta (ab)?
Yes. We offer both in-person sex, sexuality, and intimacy therapy in Alberta (ab) and secure virtual sessions across Alberta (ab). Both formats follow the same structured and transparent model, ensuring every session feels safe, clear, and progress-oriented.
You deserve more from Sex, sexuality, intimacy 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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