Forgiveness therapists in Upper Alton, Illinois IL
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Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Forgiveness: Release the Past, Embrace Inner Peace
Holding onto guilt, resentment, or regret can feel like carrying a heavy burden—one that drains your energy, clouds your joy, and keeps you stuck in the past. But forgiveness is not about excusing the past; it’s about freeing yourself from its hold.
Through hypnotherapy, you can release emotional weight, heal past wounds, and cultivate self-compassion, allowing you to move forward with a lighter heart. In our sessions, you will:
✔ Let Go of Guilt & Self-Blame – Release the subconscious patterns keeping you stuck.
✔ Heal Emotional Wounds – Find closure and inner peace, even in unresolved situations.
✔ Develop Self-Love & Compassion – Learn to extend kindness to yourself and others.
✔ Reclaim Your Power – Break free from past pain and step into emotional freedom.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself—a pathway to peace, healing, and new beginnings.
Take the first step toward emotional freedom—schedule your session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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 Upper Alton, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
It is so easy to hold on to anger, resentment, self-criticism, rage, guilt, shame, and negative views of ourselves and others, yet all the research suggests that letting go and engaging in forgiveness is the healthiest solution for the one who forgives. It is hard to learn to forgive the self and others, but I believe we are all capable of working through that which keeps us stuck in the painful feelings and moving to a place of forgiveness.
29 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness is not a simple decision, and it does not mean excusing what happened. We can take a thoughtful approach that respects your values and your boundaries. Sometimes the goal is forgiveness, and sometimes it is clarity and release. Either way, the work is about loosening the hold of the past so you can move forward with more peace and self-respect.
25 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL Illinois
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 Upper Alton, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Upper Alton, Illinois Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Upper Alton, Illinois average 17 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Christian |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |