Online Forgiveness therapists in Sterling, Virginia VA
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Forgiveness
Dr. Brandee Zettel
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
In my Christian counseling practice, I help clients navigate forgiveness as a decision, a command, and a journey. Together, we work through the practical stages of forgiving others, allowing you to walk in obedience while finding personal freedom and the strength to leave the past behind.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA (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 Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Natalie Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD; LLC
"Myself, or someone else?" Good question. Maybe it's both. How do I know when I forgive...what if I cannot forgive? I'm hear to tell you that it's a process and neither is right or wrong.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
Forgiveness and issues in this area can be deep rooted and often related to trauma. Individual and couples counseling can be used to target forgiveness.
24 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our clinicians are specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of various mental health conditions in children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our clinicians provide a non-judgmental collaborative environment in which one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your current distress, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Our therapists will tailor treatment to your unique needs. Treatment will include an integrative approach consisting of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness meditation, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and other holistic and empirically validated therapeutic modalities. Our goal is to help you lead a life worth living. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
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 Sterling, VA
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 Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Forgiveness is one of the most misused words in the language. It gets deployed as a demand — as though the person who was hurt owes the one who hurt them a resolution. Real forgiveness, when it comes, is not a decision. It is something that happens when a person has been allowed to fully inhabit their anger, their grief, the reality of what was taken. You cannot skip to the end. The therapeutic work is in everything that comes before — the parts no one wants to stay with.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Forgiveness counseling is a transformative process that facilitates the release of resentment, anger, and hurt that often maintains a hold on one's emotional well-being. Our services in this area focus on assisting clients as they navigate the complex path toward forgiving others and, equally importantly, themselves. This journey can pave the way for healing, inner peace, and the restoration of fractured relationships.
Fostering Compassion and Peace Through Forgiveness
* Understanding Forgiveness: We begin by exploring the true meaning of forgiveness, debunking myths, and setting realistic expectations about what forgiveness does and does not entail.
* Addressing Emotional Pain: A safe and empathetic space for clients to express and work through the emotional pain that has inhibited their ability to forgive, fostering a deeper understanding of their own feelings and experiences.
* Personal Empowerment: Forgiveness is framed as a choice and an act of personal empowerment, rather than a sign of weakness or an obligation to others.
* Letting Go of Harmful Attachments: Counseling focuses on helping individuals let go of negative attachments to past events and the people who have caused them harm, enabling them to reclaim their mental and emotional freedom.
* Reconciliation versus Release: We help clients discern between reconciliation—a restored relationship with the one who wronged them—and release, which is to free oneself from the burden of unresolved hurt.
Goals of Forgiveness Counseling
Our forgiveness counseling aims to assist clients in:
* Processing and Accepting Hurtful Events: Acknowledge and accept the reality of what happened in order to move forward.
* Liberating from the Past: Break free from the anchor of past hurts that impede current happiness and emotional wellness.
* Enhancing Personal Growth: Use the process of forgiveness as a catalyst for personal growth and self-improvement.
* Healing Emotional Wounds: Begin to heal the emotional wounds inflicted by others or oneself.
* Restoring Inner Peace: Achieving a sense of inner peace, regardless of whether the relationship with the offender is reconciled.
The act of forgiveness can be a profoundly liberating experience that goes far beyond mending relationships with others—it's an act of healing for oneself. Our skilled therapists are dedicated to guiding you through the emotional complexities of forgiveness, empowering you to let go of the past and embrace a more peaceful, fulfilling future. Connect with us to explore how forgiveness counseling can be a vital step in your personal journey of healing and growth.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
The Wellness Sanctuary
Counselor/Therapist, Behavioral Health
Experienced Ordained Minister and Christian Counselor
23 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Allison Bernardo
Pre-Licensed Professional, Resident in Counseling
Forgiveness is a personal journey, not something that can be rushed or forced. Whether you’re working toward forgiving someone else or yourself, therapy provides a space to process hurt, anger, guilt, and resentment while discovering what healing looks like for you.
1 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Paws2Heal Mental Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Forgiveness is a personal journey, not an obligation. Therapy helps you process hurt, establish healthy boundaries, and find healing in a way that feels genuine and empowering.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Autumnleaf Group, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
-Autumnleaf Group offers virtual sessions for clients located in Virginia, DC, Maryland and Colorado as well as in-person sessions in Virginia. Our multi-faceted specialties include attachment and trauma, EMDR, grief and loss, CBT, and financial social work. We work with clients experiencing a variety of issues to include readiness to disrupt old patterns that no longer serve you, trauma, relationships, stress, loss, grief, anxiety, divorce, parenting, transitions in life/work, seeking intrapersonal growth, money relationship/behavior struggles and adjustment issues.
20 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
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 Sterling, VA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. Danielle Goodwin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Anger and depression may stem from lack of forgiveness of either others or self. We all have been hurt and may have difficulty with forgiving the unforgivable. We often forget that we all make mistakes and no human is perfect. Forgiveness can be difficult but is essential for healing as an individual and in relationships. Lets work on helping you to be able to give grace to others and yourself, so you can work on healing.
25 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC, SCMHC, FLMHC, KYMHC, IDMHC
I approach forgiveness as a central aspect of healing, drawing upon psychological insights and Christian teachings. Recognizing forgiveness as a transformative and freeing process, I integrate biblical principles on forgiveness, love, and grace into therapy sessions. Emphasizing the example of Christ's forgiveness, I encourage clients to explore their faith and find strength in extending forgiveness to others and themselves. The therapeutic process may involve prayer, scriptural reflection, and discussions on the importance of forgiveness in the Christian journey. I guide individuals in understanding the relational and emotional benefits of forgiveness while addressing any barriers that may hinder the process. This integrative approach seeks to help clients navigate the complexities of forgiveness, fostering emotional healing and reconciliation within the framework of their Christian beliefs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Holding on to hurt can feel heavy, whether it’s toward yourself or someone else. If you’re seeking a path toward forgiveness, therapy can provide the support and guidance to explore those feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll work on easing the weight of resentment, finding clarity, and moving toward a sense of peace and freedom.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Jackie Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling
Forgiveness can come in many forms-- forgiving others or more importantly, forgiving yourself.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hey Survivor, are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed all the time? Everyone else seems so together and you're stuck battling your past? I get it. My name is Rebecca Castle-Waller and I help badass women with trauma become present in their lives and in their relationships, so you can actually enjoy this life you've built.
Many of my clients grew up in chaotic and unstable homes where from a young age they started taking care of others. Making meals, waking their parents up for work, getting their siblings off to school. From there, you went on to take care of your partner and your kiddos while also working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Now with work and relationships and family drama and life you feel constantly stressed out and like you should be doing more. Oh, and you're doing all of this while facing nightmares, flashbacks, numbness, random waves of anger, and the like. Who's taking care of you?
Let's give you a space where you can be your messy, imperfect self so you can finally take care of you. It's time to heal your trauma, you've built an amazing life and you deserve to actually live it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Support Systems, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Support Systems provides forgiveness counseling and assists individuals with moving in the direction of forgiveness and releasing feelings of anger and resentment
19 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, VA
Forgiveness therapists in Sterling, Virginia Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Sterling, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Forgiveness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Forgiveness |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 75% | Loss or Grief |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |