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Find an Online Forgiveness Therapist and Counselor Today – Page 296

Deciding to seek support takes courage, and you’re in the right place to connect with forgiveness therapists who can help you process what’s happened and move toward greater peace.

Online sessions offer flexibility, privacy, and convenience – making it easier to fit care into your life. Browse the therapists listed below to explore profiles and find someone who feels like a good fit.

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Vikki Cunningham

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression+3 more
Hi, I’m Vikki. I know from personal experience how transformative counselling can be. Having navigated my own mental health challenges,…
📅3 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Viktoria Kirilova

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteem+19 more
I am an integrative MBACP (Accred) therapist with more than 11 years of experience within the mental health field and…
📅5 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Vincent Dwayne Hinton

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipFamilyAnger+16 more
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor looking forward to sharing the experience with you. I have been licensed for…
📅15 years experience
📍Georgia

Vincent Porter

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipTrauma and abuse+5 more
I am licensed in Texas with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress…
📅13 years experience
📍Texas

Vincent Primiano

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar+15 more
I have 10 years post-graduate experience as a Masters level Social Worker. I have my LCSW, and I have worked…
📅10 years experience
📍New York

Vinson Lee

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamilyGrief+19 more
Greetings! I'm Vinson Lee. Thanks for visiting my profile. I hold dual licenses as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and…
📅8 years experience
📍Georgia

Virginia Bowley

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipGriefDepression+15 more
I am an experienced counsellor who has worked in a variety of settings with individuals, children, families and couples since…
📅24 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Virginia Dickinson

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipGriefDepression+16 more
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker with certificates in marriage and family therapy and grief counseling. Over the…
📅9 years experience
📍Colorado

Virginia Goodremote

Stress, AnxietyFamilyTrauma and abuseAnger+15 more
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Certification in Trauma Counseling in New York State. I have over…
📅23 years experience
📍New York

Virginia Green

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem+5 more
I am credentialed in Australia with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress…
📅4 years experience
📍Australia

Virginia Hillman

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipTrauma and abuseDepression+16 more
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience counseling adults of all ages, I have…
📅28 years experience
📍Florida

Virginia Jones

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGrief+14 more
Hello! My name is Virginia Jones, I am a licensed mental health counselor in South Dakota and Iowa. My passion…
📅11 years experience
📍South Dakota

Virginia Lott

Stress, AnxietyParentingSelf esteemDepression+12 more
Hello there, Need an objective and nonjudgmental person to talk to? You’ve come to the right place. Seeking help is…
📅10 years experience
📍Texas

Virginia Morris

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepression+5 more
I am (Virginia) Clare Morris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with youth, young…
📅10 years experience
📍Pennsylvania

Virginia Stern

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipGriefIntimacy-related issues+13 more
I am licensed in New York with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with…
📅47 years experience
📍New York

Virginia Toole

GriefCoping with life changesStress, AnxietyAddictions+22 more
Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to friends and…
📅6 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Virginie Sussest

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipGriefAnger+25 more
I am a licensed UK therapist with over 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients who…
📅11 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Viridiana Castro

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipTrauma and abuseSelf esteem+13 more
I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress…
📅7 years experience
📍California

Vitus Onusuru

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression+17 more
I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress…
📅7 years experience
📍California

Vivette Lanzas

Stress, AnxietyParentingAngerSelf esteem+3 more
I am licensed in North Carolina with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with…
📅28 years experience
📍North Carolina

Vivian Hill

AddictionsRelationshipTrauma and abuseAnger+3 more
I am licensed in Illinois with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping…
📅13 years experience
📍Illinois

Vivian Litterell

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression+10 more
Welcome, I have been a licensed therapist in the state of Oklahoma since 1998. I have worked with children, teens,…
📅28 years experience
📍Oklahoma

Vivian Mitchell

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer+7 more
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress,…
📅5 years experience
📍California

Vivian Roberts

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipFamilyAnger+8 more
I am licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress…
📅6 years experience
📍Colorado

Vivian Whetham

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAngerSelf esteem+16 more
Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn’t be one of them, and feeling like you are alone shouldn’t…
📅10 years experience
📍Wyoming

Viviane Ngwa

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipTrauma and abuseCareer+7 more
I am licensed in Nevada with more than 10 years of professional work experience in the helping profession. I have…
📅8 years experience
📍Illinois

Vivienne Fowler

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipSelf esteemDepression+15 more
I am credentialed in Australia with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress,…
📅5 years experience
📍Australia

Vivienne Robertson

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipSelf esteemDepression+9 more
I have over 25 years of experience working within agencies such as Relate, and the National Health Service. I also…
📅30 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Vladimira Lumley

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse+16 more
I am a Marriage Family and Child Therapist licensed in California and Colorado with over 25 years of experience working…
📅23 years experience
📍California

Volha Stasiuliene

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression+7 more
Life is very unpredictable and can bring positive experience and negative experience to us, good emotional health is fundamental to…
📅9 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Vondolyn Lane

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipAngerSelf esteem+14 more
I am licensed in New York State with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients…
📅14 years experience
📍New York

Vyata Mungur

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipTrauma and abuseGrief+20 more
A life of eudaemonia is attainable to all. Eudaemonia is a noun of Greek origin that translates into ‘human flourishing’,…
📅20 years experience
📍Florida

Wade Walter

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipTrauma and abuseSelf esteem+5 more
I am licensed in Washington with 38 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress,…
📅38 years experience
📍Washington

Waitsell Jones

Stress, AnxietyFamilySelf esteemDepression+5 more
I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with…
📅5 years experience
📍New York

Wajda Tabassum

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipFamilyTrauma and abuse+19 more
I am Wajda. I am a multilingual counsellor and can offer session/s in English, Urdu, or Hindi. I am a…
📅4 years experience
📍United Kingdom

Walter Scull

Stress, AnxietyRelationshipGriefDepression+19 more
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri with 7 years of counseling experience with teens, adults,…
📅7 years experience
📍Missouri

Wanda Rodgers

SleepingSelf esteemCareerDepression+9 more
I am licensed in Mississippi with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with sleeping…
📅13 years experience
📍Mississippi

Wanda Briggs

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression+3 more
Hello and welcome! My name is Wanda Briggs, a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. I am…
📅21 years experience
📍North Carolina

Wanda Goldthrip

GriefSelf esteemBipolarDepression+6 more
I am licensed in Georgia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety,…
📅14 years experience
📍Georgia

Wanda McWhirter

FamilyParentingCoping with life changesStress, Anxiety+5 more
I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress,…
📅23 years experience
📍California
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Therapy for Forgiveness and Learning to Let Go

Forgiveness can feel like a simple word, but the process is often complex. Whether you are carrying guilt over something you regret, holding anger toward someone who hurt you, or trying to repair a relationship, therapy can help you explore what forgiveness means for you and how to move forward in a healthy way. Online therapy makes it easier to find a therapist who specializes in forgiveness work and to begin that process from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Understanding forgiveness: what it is and what it is not

Forgiveness is a personal, intentional process of addressing hurt, resentment, or guilt. It can involve changing the way you think and feel about a person or event, setting boundaries, and deciding whether or not to restore trust or relationship ties. Forgiveness is different from forgetting, excusing harmful behavior, or automatically reconciling with someone who caused harm.

There are different forms of forgiveness people pursue in therapy. Self-forgiveness focuses on releasing shame and accepting responsibility without ongoing self-punishment. Forgiving someone else can mean letting go of persistent anger while still choosing safety and healthy boundaries. Forgiveness can also be part of healing after loss, betrayal, or moral injury.

Common concerns that lead people to seek forgiveness work

Many people come to therapy because they are stuck in a cycle of rumination, guilt, or resentment that affects relationships, sleep, and day-to-day functioning. You might be dealing with unresolved conflicts, the aftermath of an affair, family estrangement, workplace betrayal, or actions from your past that you regret.

Some seek forgiveness work because they want to reconcile with a loved one but do not know how to approach it safely. Others want to forgive themselves but feel overwhelmed by shame or fear that forgiveness means condoning what happened. Cultural, spiritual, or moral beliefs can add layers to these concerns, as can trauma and grief.

Therapy can help untangle these issues, whether the goal is to pursue reconciliation, establish firm boundaries, or simply stop allowing the past to dictate your emotional life.

How online therapy can support forgiveness work

Online therapy offers flexible access to clinicians who specialize in forgiveness, trauma, grief, and relational repair. You can search for providers with specific expertise in self-forgiveness, compassion-focused approaches, or trauma-informed care without being limited by geography.

Working online can make it easier to practice forgiveness-related skills between sessions because you are in your own environment. Therapists can guide exercises such as journaling, letter-writing (whether sent or unsent), role-play, imagery, and cognitive restructuring while you remain in a space that feels safe.

Online formats also make it possible to use a mix of session types. Video sessions allow for face-to-face connection, while secure messaging or phone sessions can offer additional support during difficult moments. This flexibility helps maintain continuity if your schedule, travel, or mobility needs change.

Benefits of online therapy compared with in-person sessions

Online therapy increases the pool of clinicians you can choose from, which raises the chance of finding someone with the right training and style for forgiveness work. That expanded choice is especially helpful for people seeking therapists who share cultural, spiritual, or linguistic backgrounds.

Convenience is a big advantage. You save travel time and can schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. For some people, being in a familiar setting makes it easier to talk about sensitive subjects like regret, guilt, or past abuse.

Privacy and comfort are often improved online. If you want discretion or have health or mobility concerns, online sessions reduce barriers to consistent care. At the same time, online therapy can encourage continuity after major life changes, such as moving cities, where in-person care might be disrupted.

What to expect from online forgiveness-focused therapy

When you begin working with a therapist, you will typically have an initial intake to explore your concerns, goals, and relevant history. You and the therapist will clarify what forgiveness means to you and set realistic, personalized goals—whether that is reducing shame, rebuilding trust, or learning to set boundaries while letting go of chronic anger.

Therapeutic approaches vary. Cognitive-behavioral techniques can help shift unhelpful thinking patterns that keep you stuck. Acceptance and commitment strategies help you identify values and take meaningful steps toward them. Compassion-focused work and narrative therapy can be especially helpful for self-forgiveness, as they cultivate self-understanding and rewrite harmful internal stories.

Sessions often include practical exercises to practice between meetings. You and your therapist may work on communication skills, scripts for difficult conversations, emotional regulation techniques, and structured forgiveness exercises. Progress is usually gradual and guided by your readiness and safety.

How to find the right therapist for forgiveness work

Start by searching a therapist directory for clinicians who list forgiveness, trauma, grief, relationship repair, or self-compassion as specialties. Read provider bios to learn about their therapeutic approaches, experience, and cultural or spiritual competencies.

Consider practical details that affect fit: whether they offer video, phone, or messaging; their availability; fees and insurance options; and whether they work with your age group or identity. It is reasonable to ask a prospective therapist in a brief introductory message about their experience with forgiveness-focused work and what a typical course of therapy might look like.

Trust and safety are important. You should feel heard and respected, and you should be able to discuss boundaries and concerns about reconciliation versus setting limits. Many people try a few sessions to assess whether the therapist’s style feels right before committing to longer-term work.

Taking the first step toward forgiveness

Choosing to work on forgiveness is a courageous step. You do not have to resolve everything at once. Small first moves can include searching for therapists who list forgiveness or related specialties, reading bios to find someone you feel might understand your background, and scheduling an initial consultation to see how it feels.

It is okay to prioritize safety and to proceed at a pace that honors your needs. Whether your goal is to forgive yourself, to forgive someone else, or to decide how to live with unresolved hurts, online therapy can offer skilled guidance, convenience, and continuity as you move toward greater emotional freedom.

If you are ready to begin, use a therapist directory to find clinicians who work online and who specialize in forgiveness, trauma, grief, or relational healing. Reaching out for a consultation is a simple first step that can open the door to meaningful change.

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