Online Forgiveness therapists in Sanford, Maine ME
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Dr. Mike Lee
Psychologist
I help individuals approach forgiveness with care—honoring both what was hurt and what must be protected. The work is depth-informed and collaborative: we study what is happening above and beneath the surface, give language to injury and accountability, and translate that clarity into workable steps. The aim is durable change—less bitterness and self-criticism, more freedom and choice, and relationships that can repair with trust and self-respect intact.
13 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Forgiveness is not necessarily easy, but it can really free you up.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Jessica Anderson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Holding onto hurt, resentment, or guilt can feel heavy and exhausting. Whether it’s about something someone else did or something you’re struggling to forgive in yourself, these feelings can impact your relationships and overall well-being. I help teens and young adults work through these experiences at their own pace, making space for understanding, self-compassion, and healing. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding a way to move forward with greater peace and clarity.
21 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
Within the Black prophetic tradition, Forgiveness is a tool for the internal liberation of the survivor, not an obligation to the harmer. We explore how to release the "head trash" of past trauma so it no longer dictates your future autonomy. In this practice, we view the choice to forgive as a radical act of self-reclamation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
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
Online in Sanford, ME
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Forgiveness, whether of yourself or others, can be a difficult and complex process. I work with clients who are struggling with the emotional weight of unresolved hurt, guilt, or resentment. Together, we’ll explore what forgiveness means for you, helping you find peace and move forward. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, we’ll work on releasing past pain and creating space for healing and personal growth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Couples Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist, Ph.D., LPC
When trust has been broken, many wonder if their relationship can ever feel normal again. Whether you're navigating betrayal, past hurts, or years of disconnection, repair is possible, but it takes more than just saying “sorry.” I help couples rebuild the trust, so you can forgive, change the patterns that led to relationship injury, and feel relaxed with one another.
25 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help couples forgive and truly process what has been held onto for so long in their relationship.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who are carrying pain, anger, guilt, or unfinished emotional business from relationships that have been complicated or hurtful, including their relationship with themselves. Forgiveness is often misunderstood as excusing harm, minimizing what happened, or reconciling with someone who hurt you. In reality, many people come to therapy because they want relief from the internal weight of what happened and from the way they speak to themselves about it, not because they want to repair the relationship or “move on” before they are ready. You may feel torn between what you think you are supposed to feel and what you actually feel, or caught between loyalty, resentment, grief, and self‑protection. You might also feel stuck in self‑blame, replaying past choices and wishing you had done things differently.
People often seek this kind of work after emotional abuse, betrayal, estrangement, family conflict, or long histories of being the one who absorbs more than their share. These experiences can leave you questioning your reactions, doubting your worth, or feeling responsible for keeping the peace even when it costs you. Over time, the pressure to forgive, from others or from yourself, can create even more confusion, shame, and exhaustion.
In our work together, forgiveness is not a requirement or a destination. I am open to whatever feels most honest and supportive for you, whether that eventually includes forgiveness or not. The focus is on self‑forgiveness and inner relief. We explore what happened with clarity and compassion, how it has shaped your sense of self, and what you have been carrying alone. We make space for the parts of you that still feel hurt, protective, angry, or loyal, and the parts that long for softness and rest. The intention is to help you find a steadier, kinder way of relating to your own story, one that feels honest, grounded, and not dictated by pressure from others. If forgiveness, toward yourself or someone else, becomes part of that process, it can emerge naturally from understanding and self‑respect, not obligation.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
Whether you got betrayed or did something to hurt someone else, approaching forgiveness is not easy. There are complex factors involved, including our personal histories and the current context of the situation. Sometimes taking responsibility looks differently than we first thought, and that too can be hard to accept. When we approach forgiveness with respect for ourselves and the other person, we can approach it with dignity. Humans mess up, and humans can make amends or repair what's possible to repair. We can forgive without returning to the same situation. We can forgive and need to address the issue again later, from another layer or standpoint. Forgiveness is a process, that hopefully results- after addressing harm or hurt thoroughly- in feeling lighter, freer, and happier.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
"Forgiveness Equals Freedom". Forgiveness isn’t about excusing the past — it’s about freeing yourself from it. Holding on to pain keeps you chained to what hurt you, but letting go invites peace, healing, and renewal. True forgiveness doesn’t say, “It was okay.” It says, “I’m ready to move forward.” Through faith, courage, and compassion, you can release resentment and reclaim your joy. God’s grace reminds us that we are forgiven so we can forgive — not because others deserve it, but because we deserve peace. Forgiveness is the bridge between pain and freedom — and it begins with your choice today.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Dr. Sheena Sikorski
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
One of the hardest things to do as a perfectionist or people-pleaser is learn to be more understanding, validating, and forgiving of your mistakes or when you unintentionally hurt someone's feelings that you love. You deserve to find inner calm and peace by learning how to practice true self-forgiveness. Reach out and I'll show you how.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
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 Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We support individuals in exploring and working through the process of forgiveness as a pathway toward emotional healing, relief, and personal growth. Through a compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic approach, clients are guided in understanding hurt, resentment, and relational pain while developing healthier ways to process and release these experiences. Our work emphasizes self-compassion, emotional clarity, and boundary-setting, helping clients move toward greater peace, acceptance, and improved well-being—at their own pace and in alignment with their values.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Debra Nelson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Forgiveness is not a destination, but a place to visit and spend time. When people are betrayed either by a friend, family member, romantic partner, or co-worker, the hurt is profound. Sometimes, as with someone who has passed, there is no opportunity to gain closure. Forgiveness work is about exploring your feelings, but also learning skills you can use to work through the pain and get to a place of acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Are you carrying the weight of unforgiveness? At South Psychology, we understand the profound impact that holding onto resentment and hurt can have on your mental health. Our mission is to guide you through the forgiveness journey, fostering healing and emotional freedom.
Our Approach:
Uncover and Heal: Our experienced therapists help you explore the depth of your emotions. We create a safe space for you to express anger, pain, and betrayal. Together, we work toward understanding and releasing these burdens.
Commitment to Forgive: Forgiveness is a choice. We support you in making that commitment, even when it feels challenging. Letting go doesn’t mean condoning hurtful actions; it means freeing yourself from their grip.
Discover Meaning: Beyond forgiveness lies meaning. We help you find purpose in your suffering, explore your own faults, and recognize the need for self-forgiveness. This transformative process leads to emotional growth.
How We Can Help:
Therapy for Forgiveness: Our evidence-based therapy addresses the emotional complexities of forgiveness. We provide practical tools to navigate this intricate terrain.
New Beginnings: Discover a fresh perspective on life. Let go of resentment and embrace the possibility of healing relationships and inner peace.
The Forgiveness Triangle: We guide you through the three phases of forgiveness: uncovering, committing, and discovering meaning.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
Forgiveness is a loaded word. I'm not interested in telling you who to forgive, or how. But if you find yourself focused on the events surrounding a specific person, there might be some survival energy, emotional or physical, tied into that situation.
Using Somatic Experiencing to express and move that survival response so you feel safe again can help you 'un-fixate' from that person...and some may call that forgiveness. I prefer the term 'moving on', but we all have different language for this kind of thing.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Forgiveness is about loss and grief. Often people want to approach this as if it's just something we can do and move on. In therapy you'll learn what is keeping you stuck, how to talk about what you lost, and ways to begin moving though those difficult feelings.
20 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who want to work on practicing forgiveness.
18 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
Whether you're working to forgive others or yourself, I offer a supportive space to explore resentment, grief, and healing. Forgiveness is a process — and a powerful step toward peace.
17 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Sanford, Maine Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Sanford, Maine average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Forgiveness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Forgiveness |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 64% | Social Anxiety |