Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

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Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

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Available both in-person and online

815 17 Avenue Southwest 210 Calgary, AB T2T

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Many clients come to ShiftGrit feeling stuck in patterns they can’t easily explain—reactions that feel automatic, emotions that come on quickly, or beliefs that are hard to shake. They’re looking for clarity, direction, and a therapy process that helps them understand why these cycles keep happening. Many want a structured, guided approach that explores the beliefs, early experiences, and protective strategies shaping how they respond today.

Our therapists use Identity-Level Therapy and Pattern Theory to help clients understand the deeper patterns influencing their reactions. Through the ShiftGrit Core Method, we explore recurring themes, early experiences, and protective strategies together, offering clarity and a structured plan for the direction of therapy.

Clients often share that they value having a transparent, structured approach where they’re guided through what we’re focusing on and why. We aim to create a space that feels steady, collaborative, and grounded—somewhere you don’t have to navigate patterns alone and can explore them at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Claire Goddard now - (587) 410-6728

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

815 17 Avenue Southwest

210

Calgary, AB T2T map

(587) 410-6728

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

10445 124 Street

Edmonton, AB T5N map

My website

I offer individual therapy sessions for adults and adolescents. I focus on working with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

I specialize in Personality Disorders, Anxiety and Self Esteem

$235 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (587) 410-6728

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

815 17 Avenue Southwest

210

Calgary, AB T2T map

(587) 410-6728

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

10445 124 Street

Edmonton, AB T5N map

My website

I offer individual therapy sessions for adults and adolescents. I focus on working with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

I specialize in Personality Disorders, Anxiety and Self Esteem

$235 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $235
Couple Sessions $235

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada

ShiftGrit is proud to be offering Direct Billing with the following main insurance providers: Blue Cross Canada Life (formerly Great West Life) Green Shield Other insurance providers may certainly be used, but they will likely reimburse you rather than accept direct billing.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / P8409 Claire Goddard

I completed my Master's in Counselling at City University of Seattle and hold a BA in Journalism from Concordia University with a Psychology minor from Mount Royal University. I'm a Provisional Psychologist with CAP using Identity-Level Therapy and Pattern Theory.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Personality Disorders
Anxiety
Self Esteem

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anger Management
Behavioural Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Guidance
Depression
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Gambling
Men's Issues
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Sleep or Insomnia
Sports Performance
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

The treatment method involves reconditioning the responses in the "walnut brain," which is referred to as our primitive, pre-evolutionary brain, akin to our animal instincts. This process employs psychological techniques reminiscent of classical conditioning, as used by behaviourists like Pavlov with dogs, but in this case, it's an inverted form of classical conditioning.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Gottman Method
Identity-Level Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Pattern Theory
Schema Therapy
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

All ShiftGrit clinicians use Identity-Level Therapy and Pattern Theory within the structured ShiftGrit Core Method. Our work focuses on helping clients understand the beliefs, emotional patterns, and early experiences that shape their reactions. Depending on client needs, therapists may integrate tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, or attachment-based approaches.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Email me or call with questions - (587) 410-6728

Location

Primary Location

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

815 17 Avenue Southwest

210

Calgary, AB T2T

(587) 410-6728

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

10445 124 Street

Edmonton, AB T5N

(587) 410-6728

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Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer individual therapy sessions for adults and adolescents. I focus on working with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Take the first step to help. Call now - (587) 410-6728

I offer individual therapy sessions for adults and adolescents. I focus on working with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Claire Goddard

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Take the first step to help. Call now - (587) 410-6728

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