Online Forgiveness therapists in Cleveland, Ohio OH
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Forgiveness
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Forgiveness can be one of the most freeing—but also most challenging—steps in emotional and spiritual healing. Whether you are struggling to forgive yourself or someone else, unresolved hurt can keep you trapped in anger, resentment, or shame. In therapy, we help clients gently explore the pain, understand the impact of holding onto it, and work toward releasing it in a way that honors both their feelings and God’s truth. Through faith-informed guidance and practical therapeutic tools, forgiveness counseling supports healing, emotional freedom, and restoration—helping you experience peace, wholeness, and healthier relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
It is so easy to hold on to anger, resentment, self-criticism, rage, guilt, shame, and negative views of ourselves and others, yet all the research suggests that letting go and engaging in forgiveness is the healthiest solution for the one who forgives. It is hard to learn to forgive the self and others, but I believe we are all capable of working through that which keeps us stuck in the painful feelings and moving to a place of forgiveness.
29 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Finding Healing Through Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be one of the hardest yet most freeing steps in healing—whether you’re working to forgive someone else, seeking self-forgiveness, or struggling with unresolved pain. At The Empowering Space, we help you navigate the complex emotions surrounding forgiveness with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based support.
Using mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and self-compassion techniques, we work together to process hurt, release resentment, and set healthy emotional boundaries. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing harm—it’s about reclaiming your peace and emotional well-being.
You deserve to heal. Let’s take that step together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Kristen Jackson Banister
Counselor/Therapist, M.A. LPC SEP
Forgiveness is not about excusing harm or forcing yourself to bypass your feelings. It’s about freeing yourself from the ongoing weight of what happened. This process can involve processing anger, grief, and complex emotions. Together, we move at a pace that honors your experience, helping you process what remains unresolved so that you can reclaim your energy, clarity, and sense of agency.
18 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
You may feel stuck between holding on to hurt and wondering how to let go. I offer a supportive space to process these experiences at your own pace, without forcing forgiveness before you’re ready. Together, we focus on healing, finding closure with the past, and moving forward with more peace.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
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 Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. Michael M. Grant
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist PhD, MBA
To forgive is to let go. Letting go of the hurt, the insult, and the pain. Holding on to each only creates resentment and more pain that eats us up in the end. I can help you move through and past it and let it go.
24 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Full Circle Mental Health LLC
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LISW
Forgiveness is one of the most complex emotional journeys a human can undertake, and it is frequently misunderstood as condoning harm, forgetting past wounds, or forcing an unwanted reconciliation. Whether you are struggling to forgive someone who deeply hurt you, wrestling with religious or cultural pressures to "forgive and forget," or carrying the heavy weight of self-blame, I provide a safe, telehealth space across Ohio to help you untangle this process on your own terms.
At Full Circle Mental Health LLC, I believe that true forgiveness is an internal act of self-liberation, not a gift given to the person who harmed you. Grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help individuals, couples, and blended families navigate this nuanced landscape without judgment.
You set the pace, and you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will look at your whole picture, honor your innate resilience, and build a personalized virtual roadmap. Our work will focus on deepening your self-compassion, untangling complex grief, and releasing the grip of past wounds so you can reclaim your personal power and step into an authentic, peaceful future.
3 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Forgiveness is a powerful and difficult process, whether you’re working to forgive others in your life or yourself. In my practice, I help clients navigate the emotional layers of hurt, resentment, and guilt to find healing and freedom. Through guided support, we’ll work toward letting go of the past and creating space for peace, growth, and healthier relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
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 Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
How do we learn to forgive ourselves and others when we are unable to undo what has occurred?
17 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Pamela Angel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I believe it is the most transformative, underutilized pathway to profound emotional healing. I help clients move past the paralysis of bitterness, resentment, and self-blame, not by forgetting the past, but by liberating themselves from its hold.
My work focuses on:
Reclaiming Personal Power: Shifting from a state of victimization to one of empowerment, where the client decides to break free from the emotional, mental, and physical weight of unresolved trauma.
7 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
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 Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Forgiveness is not about forgetting - it’s about finding freedom from the weight of resentment and hurt. In therapy, we explore what forgiveness truly means for you: how to grieve what was lost, hold boundaries with integrity, and allow compassion to emerge without abandoning yourself. Whether you’re healing after infidelity, betrayal, or relational pain, this work helps restore clarity and steadiness - creating room for trust, grace, and emotional repair to take root again.
5 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Forgiveness is often confused with trust. Forgiveness involves giving up expectations, acceptance of the situation, and compassion for self and others.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Jason Hutchings
Psychologist, PsyD
We often carry a lot of resentment that is hard to know what to do with. We can work to uncover the ways in which we refuse to let go of certain feelings and resentments that, in the end, really just hurt us.
13 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
Susan Spicer
Psychologist, PhD
Drawing upon my extensive experience in working with clients, I've observed that forgiveness is a profound and transformative journey for individuals seeking emotional healing. In my therapeutic approach, I employ EMDR therapy as a powerful tool to guide you on this path to forgiveness. Recognizing that the journey towards forgiveness begins with processing the events that have contributed to your emotional wounds, we delve deep into the core beliefs about yourself that have sprouted from these experiences.
Throughout my work with clients, I emphasize several fundamental principles about forgiveness. Firstly, it's essential to understand that forgiveness doesn't imply agreement with or condoning of the actions that have caused you harm. It also doesn't necessitate allowing the same hurt to be inflicted upon you again. It is possible to forgive and not forget. It is also possible to forgive without ever reconciling with the person who harmed you, as forgiveness is created and achieved for your own personal peace and well-being.
Forgiveness is not a one-time event; it is a process that unfolds through stages. In our therapeutic journey together, we explore the "why" behind your desire to forgive, which serves as a powerful catalyst for determining the "how." This process allows us to navigate the complexities of forgiveness with clarity and purpose, ultimately paving the way for emotional liberation and healing.
26 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH
Forgiveness
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 Cleveland, OH (Online Only)
Cleveland carries a post-industrial identity with deep civic pride, and the mental health effects of decades of economic decline — job loss, population contraction, and community stress — are themes many local therapists engage with regularly. The city is home to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's premier medical institutions, which maintains extensive psychiatric and behavioral health services alongside a large private practice community concentrated in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Lakewood. Cleveland's large Black community and history of racial inequity drive demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma and social justice themes. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides additional institutional mental health resources in a city with a well-established independent practice community.
Forgiveness therapists in Cleveland, Ohio Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Cleveland, Ohio average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Forgiveness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 1% |
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 |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Stress |
| 65% | Social Anxiety |