Online Forgiveness therapists in Illinois
Browse online Forgiveness therapists in Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for personal growth. We guide clients through the process of releasing anger, finding peace, and strengthening relationships.
21 Years Experience
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We incorporate elements fo radical acceptance into our work with individuals to help them find a sense of peace and forgiveness within their lives.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Illinois
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
As a professional therapist, I help clients move past the hurt phase by revisiting the past and applying reframing techniques that may help them realize the true power of forgiveness.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nigeria, United Kingdom, Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Washington, D.C.
(Online Only)
Rosa Martins - Rosa Martins Therapy
Life Coach, Systemic Therapist, Family Constellation Practitioner
Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood processes in healing. It isn't about excusing what happened — it's about releasing the weight of it from your own body and field. Through family constellation work and energetic practice, I help clients understand the systemic roots of resentment and pain, and find a path toward release that honors both their experience and their lineage. True forgiveness often becomes possible only when we see the full picture of what we're carrying.
3 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
(Online Only)
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Forgiveness can be one of the most challenging aspects of healing. Whether you're working through hurt caused by others or struggling to forgive yourself, our therapists provide compassionate support to help you process emotions, establish boundaries, and move toward healing without minimizing your experiences.
8 Years Experience
Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
At Bloom, we understand that forgiveness is a personal process that does not mean excusing harmful behavior. We help clients work through anger, betrayal, guilt, and resentment in a supportive environment that encourages healing, peace, and emotional freedom.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Grand Rapids, MI 49506
In-Person in Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Creatively explore your emotions, perspectives, and experiences, fostering self-reflection, healing, and releasing resentment to cultivate inner peace and personal growth.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Beverly Hills, CA
In-Person in Encino, CA
Online in United Kingdom, Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
For clients looking for therapy to help them forgive someone they are close to or who hope that someone will forgive them, I provide humanistic, positive, client-centered therapy. This approach allows you to explore feelings without judgment, contemplate the next steps in a safe space, and learn how to overcome painful feelings. Even if you are not in contact with the person you want to forgive or receive forgiveness from, we can use our sessions to help you find resolution and comfort.
25 Years Experience
Online in California, Massachusetts, New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Forgiveness can feel complicated, especially when you’ve been deeply hurt. It’s not about minimizing what happened or forcing yourself to “get over it.” In therapy, we explore what forgiveness means to you and how to release the emotional weight in a way that supports your healing and growth.
8 Years Experience
Online in Illinois
(Online Only)
Patricia Scholl
Life Coach, CASAC trained, BA in Communications
Forgiveness is extremely important to find peace within. Holding on to anger, vengeance and resentment is not only exhausting, but it is draining your energy that should be going towards your life. Letting go frees you to focus on more important things.
10 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina
(Online Only)
Dr. Evelyn Comber
Psychologist, L.C.P.C., Ph.D., M.A., M.P.C., M.H.S., B.G.S.
Forgiveness is often misunderstood as something we do for someone else. It's not-it is for us. And there is much more to it than just saying "I forgive them." Call to talk over what, who, and why you want to forgive.
31 Years Experience
Online in Illinois
(Online Only)
Rachel Leth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Forgiveness can be one of the most difficult—and freeing—parts of healing. I help clients process hurt, anger, and betrayal at their own pace, exploring what forgiveness truly means while honoring boundaries, emotional safety, and personal values.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Online in Illinois
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 40 years
The blog has 7 posts on this topic, listed under "Co-dependence"- toward oneself & toward others (Blog : 2017)
40 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., West Virginia
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Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario
(Online Only)
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Forgiveness in relationships is deeply personal, and there is no one-size-fits-all definition of what it should look like. In Gottman Method couples therapy, partners are supported in exploring the meaning of forgiveness within the context of their own experiences, values, boundaries, and relationship goals. Therapy provides space to process hurt, rebuild emotional safety, and strengthen trust without pressure to move faster than feels authentic or "sweep things under the rug." Whether couples are working through betrayal, repeated conflict, or emotional wounds, the focus is on fostering understanding, taking responsibility, making amends, healing, and intentional reconnection in a way that is meaningful and lasting.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Centennial, CO 80112
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Forgiveness is at the heart of Christian healing, yet it can be one of the most difficult steps to take. Whether you’re struggling to forgive others or to forgive yourself, we’ll explore this process together through both a clinical and faith-based lens. In a supportive, grace-filled space, we’ll reflect on the spiritual meaning of forgiveness, release the burdens of resentment or guilt, and move toward peace, freedom, and renewal in Christ.
27 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts
(Online Only)
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Forgiveness is not about excusing or forgetting the pain inflicted, rather, it is a process of liberation that allows you to release the burdens of resentment and anger. Through compassionate dialogue and evidenced-based techniques we will work together to understand the impact of your experiences, navigate your feelings, and develop healthier perspectives. My goal is to empower you to embrace forgiveness as a tool for emotional freedmen helping you cultivate peace, resilience, and positive relationships moving forward.
21 Years Experience
Karambir Khalsa | Khalsa Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, (AZ PSY-005603), Non-Licensed Clinician (CO NLC.0107000)
Forgiveness often involves grief and I use Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' model of Grief or Healing (i.e., Denial - Anger - Bargaining - Depression - Acceptance) to explore what my preventing acceptance (i.e., fortgiveness).
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Kathy Pflederer
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, B.S.Nursing, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
I help clients explore forgiveness in a way that honors the depth of their hurt while making room for healing and freedom. Therapy can help you work through anger, resentment, betrayal, and unresolved pain without minimizing what happened or losing healthy boundaries.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60642
Online in Illinois
Bill Hoekstra
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP DBSM
Feeling weighed down by emotional burdens or struggling to move forward after harmful events? I have 24+ years of experience helping individuals overcome a wide range of challenges that impact their well-being.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are facing emotional difficulties related to past experiences; dealing with the ongoing effects of painful events; and struggling with feelings like sadness, anger, or frustration.
I utilize various evidence-based treatments, tailored to your specific needs, to help you empower yourself to manage your emotions and cope with challenges, navigate the healing process healthily and constructively, and gain a sense of control and peace of mind.
If you're ready to take steps towards feeling better and living a more fulfilling life, contact me today for a free consultation.
28 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In helping patients struggling with forgiveness, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to understand the root causes of their struggles with forgiveness, such as past traumas or deeply held beliefs. I offer techniques and strategies to help them process their emotions, including mindfulness, journaling, and guided imagery. We also explore the concept of empathy, helping patients understand the perspective of the person who wronged them. Together, we identify and challenge any barriers to forgiveness, such as resentment or fear of vulnerability. My goal is to empower patients to find their own path to forgiveness, whether it involves reconciliation or simply letting go of negative emotions and moving forward with their lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Illinois
(Online Only)