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Social Shift Therapy & Wellness

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Social Shift Therapy & Wellness

Modern therapy in Red Deer & across Alberta. We offer in-person & virtual therapy and assessments for individuals, couples, children & teens.

Low-cost options available. Therapy that meets you where you’re at, no toxic positivity, just support.

04/06/2026

There isn’t a “perfect time” to start therapy. And we know that it is a big step to take for a lot people.

We try our best to make the process as comfortable as possible, but we know that it is not an easy thing to begin.

We don’t like to use the words ‘scary’ and ‘therapy’ in the same sentences very often, but we understand that sometimes, therapy can feel scary. 😱

Personally, we don’t feel like our therapists are very scary ... they are all actually quite lovely people ... it’s why they are with us, at Social Shift. Really cool people work with us. We are not biased at all ...

✨We are completely biased!We love our collective✨

Most people start therapy somewhere in the middle,
when things feel heavy, confusing, or just… “off”. We are used to hearing a lot of the same things about therapy from people that life just doesn’t feel like it did before, or that people don’t feel like themselves anymore.

We get that. Life gets hard, it is messy, it is hard to find the best time for therapy when life is already so busy and full of endless priorities.

But when do you become the priority? ⁉️

✨You don’t need a crisis to start therapy.
✨You don’t need the right words or perfect goals.
✨You don’t even need to know where to start - we can help guide that process (it’s actually our job ... ).

If you’ve been thinking about therapy, that’s enough.

We’ll help you figure out the next step.

👉 Link in bio to book or get matched by us!

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04/02/2026

We have some exciting news to share!

Social Shift is expanding within the space you already know and feel comfortable in. We’re adding additional rooms on the main floor of our current building to support the continued growth of our team and the needs of our community.

For our clients, this won’t mean big changes to your experience. You’ll still be coming to the same familiar location, with the same welcoming environment and therapists you trust. What this expansion does mean is that we’re able to create more space for care, connection, and access to services.

As more people in our community reach out for support, we want to make sure we can meet that need in a way that still feels intentional, personal, and aligned with how we do things here.

We’re really excited about this next step and grateful to continue growing in a way that allows us to support more people, while staying grounded in what matters most.

Thank you for being part of this with us and we are excited to include you on our exciting news!

03/28/2026

We’re still thinking about our last Mental Health Professionals Meet Up… the conversations were fun, the energy was great, and the connections that came out of it were so helpful!

We’re so excited to be hosting another one this week on Thursday, April 2nd 🥳

There is so much value in expanding our network and connecting more to the amazing professionals working in mental health in our community.

We’ll have a few light activities, space to connect, and we’ll be opening up conversation around what you actually want to see more of in our field… trainings, workshops, events, and ways to better support our community.

Whether you came last time or you’re thinking about joining for the first time, you’re so welcome here.

📍There is space for you!
🔗 Register through the link in our stories
💬 Or DM us and we’ll send it your way

Let’s stay connected!

03/11/2026

Today feels like a good day to acknowledge the women who make Social Shift what it is... even if it is a few days after we intended... to us, every day is Women’s Day.

Social Shift is a female-owned practice, and the majority of our team are women who show up every day to support others through some of the hardest and most meaningful moments of their lives. That’s something we don’t take lightly.

Behind the scenes, there’s a lot of encouragement, collaboration, and of course, laughter and silliness.

We are incredibly grateful for the women on this team and for the community of women who trust us with their stories.

And just as important to us, the space we’ve built is inclusive. Women supporting women matters, but so does creating a community where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Today we’re celebrating the strength, care, and connection that women bring into the world every day.

02/18/2026

To us, this is bigger than therapy. We believe that this is a first step towards changing the culture of an industry that runs on burnout and “pushing through.”

We want to see stigma around mental health eliminated and no one else suffering in silence.

If you work in hospitality/food and beverage industry, you have access to free therapy sessions through Shift Stigma.

We want to make it easier for you to access the help you need.

To book a therapy session:
→ Go to our website
→ Click Book Now
→ Select Shift Stigma
→ Get free therapy through our intern therapists

To bring a training to your team:
hello@socialshiftwellness.com and tell us a bit about your team we will work with you to set something up!

Help us reach the industry:
➡️Tag your workplace
➡️Share to your stories
➡️Send it to your work bestie

Your mental health matters here.

02/14/2026

📚 TEACHERS! We will see you at Teachers’ Convention Feb 19 & 20!📚

Come find the Social Shift team at our booth, and leading some sessions! 👋

We’ll have therapists on site to chat about how we support educators with burnout, overwhelm, ADHD, nervous system regulation, and prevention work that goes beyond the couch.

We’ll also have our notepads for sale (because teachers + good lists = magic ✨) and be sharing a booth space with who will have some fun things to check out as well!

AND members of our collective are leading sessions throughout the convention. We’re so proud to be part of the mental health conversation in education.

Stop by. Say hi. Let’s talk about what support can actually look like this year 💛

02/07/2026

✨ Let’s check in ✨

The world feels a little heavy right now.
And a lot of us are quietly carrying more than usual.

So, today feels like a good day to slow down and ask a simple question we don’t ask ourselves often enough:
How am I actually doing?

Not a quick “I’m fine” that we are so trained to say on autopilot.
Not the version we give when we’re trying to hold it together… let’s give ourselves the honest answer.

Life moves fast, and it’s easy to just keep pushing through stress, worry, and exhaustion without ever really pausing to notice what we need. It’s another way we are conditioned to function in such a chaotic environment. When you can create space to pause and check in, you can start to build more awareness to your needs.

And while you’re thinking about that, here’s another gentle nudge.
When was the last time you really checked in with someone you care about? 💕

Not as small talk, like … ‘How are you?’ ‘Good! How are you?’ We know that song off by heart! It’s not always an accurate reflection of what’s going on with the people we love most.

Let’s check in, in a way that says, “I see you. I care about you. I’m here.”

Right now especially, we need each other.
Kindness and compassion go a long way when things feel uncertain and overwhelming.

Therapy can be one place to bring the heavy stuff.
And everyday check-ins are how we remind each other that we don’t have to do life alone.

So today, take a minute.
Pause.
Check in with yourself.
And then maybe reach out to someone who could use a little extra support or someone to show they care.

Small moments of care can make a bigger difference than we realize. 💛

Thank you for coming to our Ted Talk 🤣 if you read this far, can you leave a comment to help us increase our reach? We would love to connect more people in our community to the accessible mental health care we offer ✨

02/05/2026

Swipe →
Pick your vibe →

It’s like a choose-your-own adventure, but ✨therapy edition✨

Sometimes you just need to scroll the internet and pretend it’s a sign from the universe to finally book that session you’ve been thinking about.

And honestly, we’re not sure it gets much clearer than a graphic disco ball staring you in the face.

We’re ready when you are.

02/02/2026

We want to take a moment to spotlight one of the incredible therapists in our collective. Alana is a Registered Master Social Worker here at Social Shift, and we are genuinely so honoured to have her in our collective!

Alana brings a grounded, human, real-life approach to any space she enters, including therapy. She works with new parents figuring out the chaos of this season, adults navigating ADHD, and people carrying grief, trauma, or burnout. Her style is warm and practical, and she has a way of making hard conversations feel a little more comfortable.

She has many certifications and trainings that add to her expertise, but what clients will also notice is her compassion, her humour, and how easy she is to talk to. Alana understands the mess that life can be at times, and she creates a space where you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Her sessions are collaborative, down to earth, and focused on helping you feel supported, understood, and more steady as you move forward.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, or starting again, Alana is accepting new clients.

📆 Click the link in our bio to book or send us a DM for more information!

01/26/2026

Calling all Mental Health practitioners in need of some connection!

We’re hosting a social gathering for therapist, counsellors, Social Workers, and other mental health practitioners to meet, get to know each other, and socialize - no consultation, professional development or lunch and learns. Just a fun evening of connection.

This event is designed for:
- Therapists (psychologists, counsellors, social workers - registering body isn’t important)
- For those who are employed by an organization or have their own independent practice, or those between work
- Students in or near their masters-level practicum portion of their schooling.

RSVP by clicking the link in our stories or on our website (under events)

Address

Red Deer, AB

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.socialshiftwellness.com/

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Brittany Davies, M.Ed Registered Provisional Psychologist

Life can be hard at times. You feel overwhelmed. Your schedule demands more hours in a day than you have, and you’re feeling burned out. You’re tired of not feeling like yourself or living up to your potential. I totally get it. Therapy is a proven tool to enhance happiness, increase motivation, and help you clarify your vision and reach your goals. My approach to care is compassionate and collaborative. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I can provide you tools to help you make the changes you want.