Forgiveness therapists in Edwardsville, IL
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Edwardsville, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Debra Nelson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Forgiveness is not a destination, but a place to visit and spend time. When people are betrayed either by a friend, family member, romantic partner, or co-worker, the hurt is profound. Sometimes, as with someone who has passed, there is no opportunity to gain closure. Forgiveness work is about exploring your feelings, but also learning skills you can use to work through the pain and get to a place of acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Edwardsville, IL
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
A number of our clinicians can help clients navigate complex relationships and process events and traumas.
12 Years Experience
Online in Edwardsville, IL
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In helping patients struggling with forgiveness, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to understand the root causes of their struggles with forgiveness, such as past traumas or deeply held beliefs. I offer techniques and strategies to help them process their emotions, including mindfulness, journaling, and guided imagery. We also explore the concept of empathy, helping patients understand the perspective of the person who wronged them. Together, we identify and challenge any barriers to forgiveness, such as resentment or fear of vulnerability. My goal is to empower patients to find their own path to forgiveness, whether it involves reconciliation or simply letting go of negative emotions and moving forward with their lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Edwardsville, IL (Online Only)
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 Edwardsville, IL
Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Forgiveness for high-performing men is rarely about forgiving others — it's about releasing the self-criticism, shame, and resentment they've been carrying for years without ever examining the weight. I work with men through Character Driven Therapy to explore what forgiveness actually means, what makes it feel impossible, and how holding onto resentment and self-blame quietly erodes the internal stability they've worked so hard to build. Forgiveness isn't weakness — it's one of the most demanding things a driven man can choose to do.
11 Years Experience
Online in Edwardsville, IL (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Edwardsville, IL Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Edwardsville, 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 |