Online Forgiveness therapists in Columbus, Ohio OH
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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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Can provide desensitization of upset related to being abused or otherwise mistreated creating capacity for forgiveness, if desired.
37 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness is not a simple decision, and it does not mean excusing what happened. We can take a thoughtful approach that respects your values and your boundaries. Sometimes the goal is forgiveness, and sometimes it is clarity and release. Either way, the work is about loosening the hold of the past so you can move forward with more peace and self-respect.
25 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Forgiveness can be challenging, especially when past hurts linger and affect your peace of mind. Hypnotherapy helps release resentment and emotional pain, fostering compassion for yourself and others. Sessions guide you toward emotional freedom, inner calm, and a greater sense of healing and closure.
3 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
"Revenge is a kiss. This time I won't miss." That's only in James Bond's movies. When you forgive, you feel peace and you can start again. I will help you forgive and heal by hypnotherapy. Later, I will help you become a new you. Life is too short to lead an unforgiving life.
Hypnotherapy is considered an effective tool for facilitating forgiveness by addressing subconscious emotional baggage and releasing deeply held resentment or anger. It helps individuals move past lingering negativity, offering techniques to process pain, reduce self-criticism, and foster self-compassion and forgive whoever hurt you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component explore and practice forgiveness, fostering emotional healing, resilience, and healthier relationships with self and others.
24 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH (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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
Columbus is home to Ohio State University — one of the largest universities in the country — creating sustained demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult identity, and sports psychology. The city's position as Ohio's state capital and a growing tech and healthcare hub has accelerated demographic change, with therapists increasingly addressing burnout and adjustment among a fast-growing professional population. OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Columbus also has one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, making culturally competent and multilingual therapists who specialize in refugee trauma and identity an important part of the local therapy landscape.
Forgiveness therapists in Columbus, Ohio Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Columbus, 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 |