Forgiveness therapists in Yucca Valley, CA
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Forgiveness
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Forgiveness is about regaining trust, accepting and communicating kindness to the other, while being consistent and believing in displaying love which might have been withdrawn during those moments of uncertainty and emotional confusion. Once we begin to let go of the pain and let forgiveness into our heart, we can rediscover emotional freedom, and a peace of mind.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Yucca Valley, CA
Online in Yucca Valley, CA
Forgiveness
Shohreh ("Sho-ray") 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 Yucca Valley, CA
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 Yucca Valley, 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 Yucca Valley, CA
Forgiveness
The Mindful Life with Lori Kahn
Life Coach, Certified Integrative Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Mindfulness practices are foundational in learning to forgive ourselves and others. With coaching around the roots of suffering that make us resentful and unable to forgive we find that the feelings of hurt are workable. We can all learn to forgive and it starts with us!
18 Years Experience
Online in Yucca Valley, CA
Forgiveness therapists in Yucca Valley, CA Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Yucca Valley, 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) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Christian |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |