Forgiveness therapists in Carbondale, IL
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Carbondale, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing what happened — it’s about freeing yourself from the weight of pain, resentment, or regret. Whether you're struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, therapy can help you explore what’s holding you back and support you in finding a path toward peace. Forgiveness is a deeply personal process, and you don’t have to go through it alone. If you're ready to release what's been keeping you stuck, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carbondale, IL
Online in Carbondale, IL
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We incorporate elements fo radical acceptance into our work with individuals to help them find a sense of peace and forgiveness within their lives.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth, but it’s often a difficult journey. My coaching approach focuses on helping you navigate the emotional barriers that prevent forgiveness, whether for yourself or others. Together, we’ll develop personalized strategies to release resentment, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate a sense of peace and freedom. Through this process, you can regain emotional balance and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward forgiveness and emotional healing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who are carrying pain, anger, guilt, or unfinished emotional business from relationships that have been complicated or hurtful, including their relationship with themselves. Forgiveness is often misunderstood as excusing harm, minimizing what happened, or reconciling with someone who hurt you. In reality, many people come to therapy because they want relief from the internal weight of what happened and from the way they speak to themselves about it, not because they want to repair the relationship or “move on” before they are ready. You may feel torn between what you think you are supposed to feel and what you actually feel, or caught between loyalty, resentment, grief, and self‑protection. You might also feel stuck in self‑blame, replaying past choices and wishing you had done things differently.
People often seek this kind of work after emotional abuse, betrayal, estrangement, family conflict, or long histories of being the one who absorbs more than their share. These experiences can leave you questioning your reactions, doubting your worth, or feeling responsible for keeping the peace even when it costs you. Over time, the pressure to forgive, from others or from yourself, can create even more confusion, shame, and exhaustion.
In our work together, forgiveness is not a requirement or a destination. I am open to whatever feels most honest and supportive for you, whether that eventually includes forgiveness or not. The focus is on self‑forgiveness and inner relief. We explore what happened with clarity and compassion, how it has shaped your sense of self, and what you have been carrying alone. We make space for the parts of you that still feel hurt, protective, angry, or loyal, and the parts that long for softness and rest. The intention is to help you find a steadier, kinder way of relating to your own story, one that feels honest, grounded, and not dictated by pressure from others. If forgiveness, toward yourself or someone else, becomes part of that process, it can emerge naturally from understanding and self‑respect, not obligation.
26 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Kathy Pflederer
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, B.S.Nursing, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
I help clients explore forgiveness in a way that honors the depth of their hurt while making room for healing and freedom. Therapy can help you work through anger, resentment, betrayal, and unresolved pain without minimizing what happened or losing healthy boundaries.
2 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Forgiveness therapists in Carbondale, IL Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Carbondale, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Christian |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |