Forgiveness therapists in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City, CA
Online in Yuba City, CA
Forgiveness
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Yuba City, CA
Forgiveness
Eliana Kohanzad
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDR
As a therapist specializing in forgiveness, I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their experiences and emotions surrounding forgiveness. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of forgiveness, understanding its impact on your emotional well-being and relationships. Through empathetic listening and therapeutic techniques such as cognitive restructuring and narrative therapy, I help you process feelings of hurt, anger, and resentment. We'll work on cultivating empathy, compassion, and understanding towards yourself and others involved. My goal is to empower you to heal from past wounds, release emotional burdens, and ultimately find peace and closure. Let's embark on this journey towards forgiveness and emotional freedom together.
8 Years Experience
Online in Yuba City, CA
Forgiveness
Stefani Largent
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Compassion, Detaching with Love, Gratitude, Letting Go, Moving Forward
17 Years Experience
Online in Yuba City, CA
Forgiveness
Cherie Felzer, Weaving Pathways
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Forgiveness is a place of truth and honesty. When we find forgiveness, we can free our hearts from some of the pain that holds us back. Forgiveness does not mean we agree with what may have happened, but that we can continue to find peace within ourselves regardless.
16 Years Experience
Online in Yuba City, CA
Forgiveness therapists in Yuba City, CA Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Yuba City, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
46%
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
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Christian |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |