Alberta-wide virtual care
Online & Virtual Therapy Across Alberta
Access compassionate, evidence-based psychological counselling from the comfort and privacy of your home anywhere in Alberta.
Whether you live in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, or a rural Alberta community, accessing high-quality, specialized mental health care should not require navigating winter highway conditions, fighting city traffic, or rearranging your entire workday.
Virtual therapy offers an effective, discreet, and flexible way to work through personal anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or burnout on your own schedule.
At Shi(f)t Happens Clinic, our virtual sessions are held over secure, PIPEDA- and HIA-compliant encrypted video platforms. You receive the exact same depth, clinical momentum, and personalized care as an in-person appointment—from the comfort of your own living room or private home office.
Licensed to provide psychological services to any resident currently located within Alberta.
Why online therapy works
Why Alberta Clients Choose Virtual Counselling
Regulation in Your Own Safe Environment
Nervous system regulation, somatic tracking, and processing difficult emotions often feel more accessible when you are seated on your own couch, wrapped in your own blanket, or have your pet beside you. You don't have to face a busy commute immediately after an emotional breakthrough.
Time-Efficient for Busy Schedules
Save 60 to 90 minutes of travel and parking time. Virtual therapy integrates seamlessly into your life—whether during a lunch break, between client meetings, or after the kids are in bed.
Specialized Care Outside Major Metro Hubs
If you live outside Calgary or Edmonton, finding specialized care in Gottman couples therapy, attachment dynamics, or somatic regulation can be challenging. Virtual therapy bridges the gap, bringing specialized care directly to you.
Available online
Services Offered Online Across Alberta
Individual Somatic & Nervous System Therapy
Learn verbal somatic tracking, vagal down-regulation, and boundary-setting from the comfort of home.
Gottman & Attachment Couples Therapy
Attend joint sessions together on one screen or join from separate locations (ideal for busy work schedules or traveling partners).
Trauma & Complex Relational Healing
Phased, safe trauma desensitization paced strictly by your comfort level.
Burnout & Chronic Stress Management
Concrete tools for high-performing professionals feeling overwhelmed by corporate or entrepreneurial demands.
Security & technology
Privacy, Security & How It Works
Our virtual practice is designed for maximum ease, confidentiality, and technical security:
Simple, No-Download Access
You will receive a private, encrypted video link via email prior to your session. Simply click to open on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Healthcare-Grade Privacy
We utilize dedicated Canadian telehealth software compliant with Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Your video streams are never recorded.
What You Need
A private, quiet space where you feel safe speaking openly, and a stable internet connection.
Rates & direct billing
$235 / 50-minute virtual session
Services provided by a Provisionally Registered Psychologist are recognized by extended workplace health plans across Alberta.
Direct billing available for:
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Sun Life
- Green Shield Canada
Official clinical receipts issued for all other providers.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can somatic and body-based therapy really work through a screen?
Yes. Somatic psychotherapy is conversational, mindfulness-based, and educational. Your therapist guides you verbally through physical sensation tracking, breath pacing, and grounding exercises. Many clients actually find it easier to tune into their bodies when in their own familiar space.
Can couples do virtual therapy from two different locations?
Yes. If one partner is traveling for work or you work in different parts of the province, our telehealth platform allows split-screen access so both of you can attend the session seamlessly.
Do I have to be in Alberta during the session?
Yes. Under Canadian psychological regulatory standards, your therapist is licensed by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). You must be physically located within the province of Alberta at the time of your appointment.
What platform do I need, and is it secure?
You will receive a private, encrypted video link by email before your session — no downloads required. It opens on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. We use dedicated Canadian telehealth software compliant with Alberta's Health Information Act (HIA) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and video streams are never recorded.
Professional Support, Wherever You Are in Alberta
You don’t have to commute across town to prioritize your mental health. Experience grounded, practical care from your own space.