FAQ

How Many Sessions Will It Take?
This is a hard question to answer. It’s a little bit like asking a personal trainer how long it will take to lose 20 pounds. It all depends on personal char...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 12:28 PM
Does It Mean I'm Crazy If I See A Psychologist?
At Shift, we aren’t into categorizing or getting too diagnosticky with people. It’s just not our model. So, here’s how we see it: if you go to a gym to work...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 12:29 PM
What Are We Going To Talk About For An Entire Hour Each Week?
Well, lots in the first three sessions, and then only as much as you want in the following ones.  Let me explain.  Shift psychologists start with the intake...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 12:29 PM
What Happens If The Psychologist I Want To See Is Not Taking Clients?
At Shift, all of the psychologists are trained in the same approach and each has to demonstrate their ability to expertly execute this protocol on senior ps...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 11:23 AM
Are ShiftGrit Locations Wheelchair Accessible?
We regret to inform you that our Edmonton location on 124th Street is not wheelchair accessible. Our Calgary location in the Mount Royal Block on 17th Stree...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Can I Book From Out Of Province?
Sorry, we are a Canadian company based in the Province of Alberta. We can only service clients that live in Alberta at this time. This includes Video Therap...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Will I Ever See Parrots At Shift Psychological?
This may sound like a strange question but our owner is a BIG bird lover and often brings her African Grey Parrot and Senegal Parrot to the shop in Edmonton...
Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 at 12:30 PM
What is ShiftGrit?
ShiftGrit is a structured, clinician-directed therapy experience, focused on quality of life improvement and goal attainment quickly and effectively. We use...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 3:09 PM
I Have Specific Concerns. How Do I Know If Shift Is A Good Fit For Me?
Go ahead and click here to see a list of concerns that we treat and those that we do not. Or it is sometimes easier to talk to our concierge at concierge@sh...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 3:09 PM