Forgiveness therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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Forgiveness
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Marcelle Little
Marriage and Family Therapist, MPH, MA
Though forgiveness is a broad term, I focus more on the restoration of love, in which attention is drawn toward acceptance. When we are able to accept everything "as it is" ranging from dysfunctional family systems to toxic intimate relationships this quality restores love for our life's path. From the state of acceptance we are empowered to take action and release ourselves from the entanglement with perpetrator and allow for the responsibility to rest on them.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Forgiveness
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Carrying the weight of past hurts can stall your growth, but the process of Forgiveness—whether directed at yourself or others—can find you internal peace. As a Ph.D. Psychologist with 35 years of experience, I help you navigate the complex process of letting go. We work to uncover the root of your resentment or guilt, fostering the deep emotional shifts needed to move toward a future defined by freedom rather than pain. Through secure Telehealth, I offer an expert, non-judgmental space to help you reconcile your past. Reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), while helping with issues of forgiveness we explore the complexity of hurt, resentment, and release. The goal is not minimalizing pain but supporting clients in choosing how they want to relate to past injury in ways that foster inner freedom and self-respect.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94114
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Forgiveness
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I offer space to explore forgiveness on your terms, whether that means repairing relationships, letting go, or simply making peace with your own choices and boundaries.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Forgiveness is not about forgetting or excusing what happened. It is about releasing the burden of pain, resentment, or anger that may be holding you back. Whether you are struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, the process can feel complicated and deeply emotional.
In a safe and supportive space, I help individuals explore what forgiveness means to them, process the hurt they carry, and move toward emotional freedom at their own pace. Forgiveness is a process and can be a powerful step toward healing and peace.
If you are ready to release what no longer serves you and create space for peace and self-compassion, I invite you to get in touch.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
David Gumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
While forgiveness does not mean what happened to you in the past was ok, it can free you up from holding onto anger, resentment, or hope that interfering with living fully. Forgiveness highlights our core values that felt violated, allowing us to see other valued areas in our lives that are being neglected. It is possible to forgive while still having healthy boundaries, whether it is from your past or present.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Learning and practicing forgiveness in a healthy and empowering way can be a very freeing experience.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Forgiveness
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
The real purpose of forgiveness is to protect your own emotional and physical health by freeing you from anger, stress and negative thinking. It is more for you than it is for anyone else, and has nothing to do with regarding what happened as okay. You can still regret, disapprove of or feel devastated by what happened. And you can create the boundaries that are necessary for you to thrive and avoid further suffering. Forgiveness involves establishing a sense of peace and radical acceptance, acknowledging that past unjust events are unchangeable. And this frees you to move forward into new chapters and experiences. Self-forgiveness can free you from pointless persistent guilt and self-loathing. Forgiveness towards others can make relationship repair possible, if that is something you choose. More importantly it can limit the ongoing harm done to you by holding onto anger, resentfulness or guilt and replaying painful memories. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that are most effective in freeing you from old patterns, anger, trauma and pain, and helping you to reclaim the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I can help you with spiritual matters regarding forgiveness. Always know you are not alone and can move through this path to forgiveness with confidence.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
San Francisco's extreme housing costs and the psychological toll of the tech industry — characterized by intense performance pressure, rapid layoff cycles, and boom-bust uncertainty — have made burnout, anxiety, and economic grief among the most common presenting concerns. The city has a historically significant LGBTQ+ community, and affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, queer relationships, and HIV-related concerns remain an important part of the local therapy landscape. UCSF Health provides world-class institutional mental health resources, while the city's dense network of independent practitioners reflects a culture that has long embraced therapy as a normal and valued part of life. Telehealth has expanded access significantly for Bay Area residents commuting from Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
Forgiveness therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in San Francisco, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Christian |
| 35% | Buddhist |