shift happens
and so does healing
Therapy isn't about being perfectly composed. It's a safe, non-judgemental space to bring your raw, messy, chaotic, and authentic self.
- In-person in Calgary
- Virtual across Alberta (Grande Prairie, Edmonton & beyond)
- Direct billing: coming soon
High-functioning on the outside. Unravelling on the inside?
You're holding everyone else's world together: managing work deadlines, keeping the peace at home, saying yes when your whole body wants to scream no. On paper, you've got it handled. But inside? Your nervous system is redlining, your brain won't shut off at 2 AM, and you feel like a spectator in your own life.
Therapy at Shi(f)t Happens isn't about sitting on a stiff couch nodding politely while you worry about being "too much."
Bring your raw, messy, chaotic, unstructured, authentic self. We don't do clinical pretension or cookie-cutter advice. We provide a grounded space with real-world tools so you can finally exhale.
Core services
Practical, compassionate support for every stage of life
Adults 18+
Individual Therapy & Burnout Recovery
For the serial people-pleasers, overwhelmed professionals, burnt-out mothers, and anyone feeling stuck in survival mode. Learn to regulate your nervous system and set boundaries without the guilt hangover.
Explore Individual Therapy →Couples
Couples & Relationship Therapy
Tired of having the exact same argument? Whether you're feeling more like roommates than partners, navigating trust ruptures, or seeking a healthy, conscious separation, we help you communicate so you both feel heard.
Explore Couples Therapy →Ages 10–19
t(w)een ages 10–19
Therapy that teens actually engage with, even the ones who were reluctant to show up. We tackle anxiety, identity, school pressure, and big emotional swings with zero lecturing.
Explore Teen Support →Programs & transitions
Transitions, Menopause & Anger Management
Structured tools for life's pivot points. From our 10-Step Anger Management series and postpartum support to navigating the emotional shifts of menopause and recovering from high-conflict relationships.
Explore Specialized Care →Trauma processing
EMDR Therapy
When the memory is in the past but your body still reacts as though it is happening now. EMDR offers a structured way to process what feels stuck, without requiring you to retell every detail.
Explore EMDR Therapy →Relationships & patterns
Attachment-Based Therapy
For people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, pulling away when closeness feels vulnerable, and the relationship patterns you understand intellectually but still cannot seem to change.
Explore Attachment Therapy →
Our clinical approach
Holistic tools for lasting emotional regulation
We believe in working with the whole person: mind, body, and nervous system. Our work is grounded in evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT, somatic and parts work, all delivered through a trauma-informed lens.
When past events or deep-rooted patterns leave you feeling stuck, we integrate EMDR therapy as an adjunct to help you process what's unresolved, reset your nervous system, and move forward with genuine confidence.
Across Alberta
Quality care across Calgary, Grande Prairie & beyond
Whether you prefer meeting in person at our Calgary office or connecting virtually from your living room in Grande Prairie, Red Deer, or rural Alberta, high-level psychological support is always within reach.
Meet your therapist
Sheri Boyd
MA, MBA, Provisional Psychologist
I came to psychology after a career in business, which means I've sat on both sides of burnout, ambition, and the pressure to keep performing while your life quietly falls apart.
I'm known for reaching adolescents other therapy hasn't, including teens navigating self-harm, severe depression, and constant conflict at home. I also work with adults one-to-one, couples through the Gottman Method, and organizations who want to talk honestly about mental health.
Ready to make a shift?
You don't have to figure it all out before you reach out. Let's have a simple, zero-pressure conversation.
Common questions
Questions you might have
Do you see clients in person, virtually, or both?
Both. In person in Calgary, virtual anywhere in Alberta.
How do I know which service is right for me?
Start with the free 15-minute consult. Sheri will help point you to the right fit.
Is Shi(f)t Happens accepting new clients right now?
[PLACEHOLDER: current availability.]
What's a provisionally registered psychologist?
[PLACEHOLDER: plain-language explanation of provisional registration under CAP.]
Do you work with kids under 12?
No, the youngest clients seen are 12.
What ages and issues do you specialize in?
Teens 10–19, adults, and couples, with particular depth in adolescent self-harm, severe depression, and high-conflict family dynamics.
How much does therapy cost?
$235 for a 50-minute session (booked in a 60-minute slot). Psychological services are GST-exempt.
Do you take insurance?
Direct billing is coming soon. For now, you pay at the time of your session and submit the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
What if I'm not sure I need therapy yet?
[PLACEHOLDER: short answer, or link to a blog post on this.]
How do I book?
Use the contact form or email sheri@shifthappens.clinic. Online booking through Jane App is coming shortly.