Forgiveness therapists in Placerville, CA
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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
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Forgiveness
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we help individuals navigate the challenging process of forgiveness, whether it's forgiving others or themselves. Our therapeutic approach supports clients in letting go of resentment, finding emotional healing, and fostering inner peace. Through guided therapy, we help individuals explore the root causes of hurt, develop empathy, and cultivate healthier, more compassionate perspectives—empowering them to move forward and experience greater emotional freedom.
10 Years Experience
Online in Placerville, CA
Forgiveness
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP
I work with adults who are grappling with questions around forgiveness, including whether forgiveness is possible, appropriate, or even wanted. Difficulties around forgiveness often involve complex emotions such as anger, grief, guilt, loyalty, or fear of loss, and can be shaped by long-standing relational patterns.
My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to explore what forgiveness means in your specific context, without pressure toward resolution. Rather than assuming forgiveness as a goal, the focus is on understanding what has been held, protected, or avoided, and what feels truthful to you now. Sessions may involve conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both.
8 Years Experience
Online in Placerville, CA
Forgiveness
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
A friend of mine once said that not forgiving is like holding hot coals in your hands, threatening to throw them at someone, when all you get is burned hands -- better to drop the coals, through forgiveness, than keep getting burned. Forgiveness is for you, not the other person. It relieves you of the burden of carrying anger and resentment toward another, or even yourself. Forgiving yourself or another person can be very healing. Their response to you forgiving them can be a bonus, but it isn't necessary, as proven by the fact that we can forgive people who are no longer alive.
34 Years Experience
Online in Placerville, CA (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Forgiveness can be complicated, especially when you've been deeply hurt. I don't believe forgiveness means minimizing what happened or forcing yourself to let go before you're ready. Therapy can help you work through anger, grief, resentment, and hurt while discovering what forgiveness—or simply greater freedom—might mean for you.
32 Years Experience
Online in Placerville, CA
Forgiveness therapists in Placerville, CA Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Placerville, 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 |