Online Forgiveness therapists in Oak Harbor, Washington WA
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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 Oak Harbor, WA
Finley Anderson
Therapist, LMFT
Forgiveness is not something you owe anyone, it’s not about pretending what happened was okay, can’t be rushed or forced. Forgiveness begins with making room for everything you feel and having your experience truly witnessed before any letting go.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Umbrella Therapy - Andrew Baker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
What is Forgiveness?
It’s helpful to distinguish between forgiveness and exoneration. Forgiveness is the internal process of releasing the heavy burden of resentment and the desire for retribution. Exoneration, on the other hand, implies that the person did nothing wrong or is "off the hook." You can forgive someone while still acknowledging that their actions were unacceptable.
Should I Forgive?
The question of "should" is deeply personal. A better question might be: Is it safe for me to do so? Emotional Safety: Does holding onto this anger protect you, or is it draining your energy? Physical Safety: Forgiveness does not mean putting yourself back in harm's way.
The Role of Boundaries
One of the biggest myths about forgiveness is that it requires reconciliation. Forgiving someone does not mean you have to bring them back into your life the way they were before—or at all. You can find peace with the past while maintaining a very firm "no" in the present.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself; a boundary is a gift you give your future.
We will work together to define what "moving on" looks like for you—whether that involves a restored relationship or a quiet, final goodbye.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for individuals navigating the process of forgiveness, helping clients work through hurt, resentment, and unresolved emotional pain. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and values-based interventions, I support clients in understanding the impact of past experiences while developing the capacity to release anger and move forward. My work emphasizes that forgiveness is a personal, empowering process—not condoning harm, but freeing oneself from its lasting effects—allowing clients to regain peace, clarity, and emotional balance.
2 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
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 Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Larry Nussbaum, LIFE JOURNEY CENTEER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSCSW, LISCW
For many years forgiveness wasn't talked about very much in psychology or social work programs. That has changed. There is more and more research supporting it's importance in maintaining mental health. Openness to therapy and the process of forgiveness can really be a major step toward more happiness in your life.
46 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
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 Oak Harbor, WA
Good Human Work
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAC
Forgiveness is hard even when you've experienced something less significant, and can feel unnatural when it's about something really painful. When it comes to forgiving ourselves... well, that can feel downright impossible or unacceptable. Yet, it's an important step to finding peace within ourselves and living a happier life. Working through the pain and taking steps toward forgiveness takes courage. It's easier with a therapist who can guide the way and support you through it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
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 Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Vanessa Hooper
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
Forgiveness isn't one-size-fits-all, and it is not the same as forgetting or excusing. I help you figure out what forgiveness would actually mean for you, if it's even the goal, and work through the grief and anger underneath it.
6 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (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 Oak Harbor, WA
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forgiveness, I provide compassionate and effective treatment for clients who have experienced mistreatment and wish to move forward in a way that aligns with their lives. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies, is tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Forgiving those who have harmed us or forgiving ourselves for past mistakes is often a crucial step in the healing process. I focus on helping clients achieve forgiveness to promote self-healing, self-empowerment, and personal liberation, enabling them to let go of anger and find peace.
22 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS LMFT
Forgiveness is a concept often at the heart of many relational matters, whether it is relationship with intimate partners, friends and acquaintances, or family. Surprisingly, the art of forgiving is not often brought up by therapists as a therapeutic goal for clients, partly because of the importance of therapeutic alliance -- the relationship between therapist and client believed to be central to how well therapy works. It has been my experience that most often when clients arrive at their own need to forgive, a deeper healing begins.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
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 Oak Harbor, WA
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
Forgiveness is a process. In our work together, I'll help you navigate emotional injuries, release resentment in a healthy way, and move forward without minimizing your pain. You’ll learn how to let go while still honoring your boundaries and healing journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
Forgiveness is often less about others and more about finding peace within yourself. I help clients explore the emotions, patterns, and parts of themselves that hold onto pain, resentment, or anger. Together, we work toward release, self-compassion, and a sense of freedom that supports healing and growth.
26 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
Family Dynamics Counseling Services, INc
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, CDPT, CCTP
Over 10 years of experience working with Forgiveness
15 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.
35 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA (Online Only)
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 Oak Harbor, WA
Jay Shaw
Hypnotherapist, CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist)
Unforgiveness keeps the old identity running. Resentment, guilt, and unresolved hurt aren't just emotional they're wired into your nervous system and show up in how you perform, lead, and relate. Through Identity 2.0 hypnotherapy, I work at the subconscious level to neutralize the emotional charge attached to past events, freeing up the mental bandwidth high performers need to operate at full capacity.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oak Harbor, WA
Forgiveness therapists in Oak Harbor, Washington Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Oak Harbor, Washington average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Forgiveness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (87%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Forgiveness |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 78% | Loss or Grief |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |