Forgiveness therapists in Barstow, CA
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Barstow, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Forgiveness
Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I help men and women work through forgiveness in a healthy, realistic way through practical life coaching. Whether forgiving yourself, a partner, family member, or past situation, we focus on releasing resentment, gaining perspective, and creating emotional freedom so you can move forward lighter and stronger. Sessions emphasize actionable steps for processing pain, building self-compassion, and turning difficult experiences into growth. My supportive, no-judgment approach helps you find peace on your timeline without pressure. Ready to let go and create space for better things? I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can move forward together.
15 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Lisa Abrams-Misbeek
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Therapy can help you acknowledge mistakes, accept responsibility by taking ownership of your actions, treat yourself with kindness and understanding, is key to letting go of guilt and shame. You'll learn to see past mistakes as opportunities for personal growth and development. We'll focus on steps that you can take to heal and progress.
15 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
True You Ministries | Stacy Echeverria Co-Founder
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Pastoral Counselor
Forgiveness can be difficult when you’ve experienced deep hurt, betrayal, or disappointment. I help women explore the emotional wounds that can make forgiveness feel overwhelming while understanding what biblical forgiveness is—and what it is not. Together, we work toward releasing the weight of past hurts, establishing healthy boundaries when needed, and moving toward greater peace and emotional freedom without minimizing what happened.
6 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Forgiveness, Healing & Self-Compassion
Reclaiming Peace Beyond Past Hurts
Holding onto deep resentment, betrayal, or past injury often feels like a form of protection. In reality, carrying unresolved anger binds your emotional energy to the very person or event that caused you harm.
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools for emotional liberation, but it is frequently misunderstood. In my practice, we approach forgiveness not as a moral obligation or an act of excusing bad behavior, but as a deeply intentional act of self-preservation—a choice to free yourself from the ongoing weight of the past.
Organic Healing vs. Premature Forgiveness
I firmly reject "forced" or premature forgiveness. Expecting yourself to forgive before you have fully acknowledged, validated, and processed your pain only creates self-invalidation and hidden resentment.
Real forgiveness cannot be rushed; it is an organic outcome that emerges naturally as you work through your grief, anger, and loss.
Reclaiming Your Narrative: We create a safe space to fully process the impact of past injuries, ensuring your feelings are honored, validated, and understood.
Separating Forgiveness from Reconciliation: Forgiving someone does not mean accepting mistreatment, condoning their actions, or allowing them back into your life. You can fully forgive an individual while maintaining firm, unyielding boundaries or choosing to end a relationship entirely.
Forgiving for Your Own Freedom: We focus on the fundamental truth that forgiveness is primarily for your peace of mind, not for the person who harmed you. It shifts your energy away from past grievances and back toward your present life and future growth.
The Dual Power of Compassion
At the heart of the forgiveness process sits the cultivation of compassion—a central pillar in both Eastern mindfulness traditions and humanistic psychology:
Self-Compassion First: Before extending understanding outward, we cultivate deep, gentle compassion for yourself. We address self-blame, regrets, and the internal critic, helping you extend the same grace to yourself that you would offer to someone you care about deeply.
Understanding the Other (Without Excusing): When you are ready, we explore the broader context and human fallibility of the other party. Seeing a situation clearly through a lens of compassion allows you to drop the emotional burden without invalidating your own boundaries.
Whether you are navigating the aftermath of a broken relationship, a family betrayal, or years of harsh self-judgment, our work provides a grounded, unhurried space to cultivate genuine self-compassion and regain your peace.
26 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Forgiveness
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Forgiveness.
10 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Forgiveness therapists in Barstow, CA Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Barstow, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Christian |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |