Forgiveness therapists in Parkville, MD
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Parkville, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Forgiveness
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Forgiveness counseling is a transformative process that facilitates the release of resentment, anger, and hurt that often maintains a hold on one's emotional well-being. Our services in this area focus on assisting clients as they navigate the complex path toward forgiving others and, equally importantly, themselves. This journey can pave the way for healing, inner peace, and the restoration of fractured relationships.
Fostering Compassion and Peace Through Forgiveness
* Understanding Forgiveness: We begin by exploring the true meaning of forgiveness, debunking myths, and setting realistic expectations about what forgiveness does and does not entail.
* Addressing Emotional Pain: A safe and empathetic space for clients to express and work through the emotional pain that has inhibited their ability to forgive, fostering a deeper understanding of their own feelings and experiences.
* Personal Empowerment: Forgiveness is framed as a choice and an act of personal empowerment, rather than a sign of weakness or an obligation to others.
* Letting Go of Harmful Attachments: Counseling focuses on helping individuals let go of negative attachments to past events and the people who have caused them harm, enabling them to reclaim their mental and emotional freedom.
* Reconciliation versus Release: We help clients discern between reconciliation—a restored relationship with the one who wronged them—and release, which is to free oneself from the burden of unresolved hurt.
Goals of Forgiveness Counseling
Our forgiveness counseling aims to assist clients in:
* Processing and Accepting Hurtful Events: Acknowledge and accept the reality of what happened in order to move forward.
* Liberating from the Past: Break free from the anchor of past hurts that impede current happiness and emotional wellness.
* Enhancing Personal Growth: Use the process of forgiveness as a catalyst for personal growth and self-improvement.
* Healing Emotional Wounds: Begin to heal the emotional wounds inflicted by others or oneself.
* Restoring Inner Peace: Achieving a sense of inner peace, regardless of whether the relationship with the offender is reconciled.
The act of forgiveness can be a profoundly liberating experience that goes far beyond mending relationships with others—it's an act of healing for oneself. Our skilled therapists are dedicated to guiding you through the emotional complexities of forgiveness, empowering you to let go of the past and embrace a more peaceful, fulfilling future. Connect with us to explore how forgiveness counseling can be a vital step in your personal journey of healing and growth.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Parkville, MD
Online in Parkville, MD
Forgiveness
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
Within the Black prophetic tradition, Forgiveness is a tool for the internal liberation of the survivor, not an obligation to the harmer. We explore how to release the "head trash" of past trauma so it no longer dictates your future autonomy. In this practice, we view the choice to forgive as a radical act of self-reclamation.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Parkville, MD
Online in Parkville, MD
Forgiveness
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Forgiveness is not necessarily easy, but it can really free you up.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Parkville, MD
Online in Parkville, MD
Forgiveness
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Forgiveness is one of the most misused words in the language. It gets deployed as a demand — as though the person who was hurt owes the one who hurt them a resolution. Real forgiveness, when it comes, is not a decision. It is something that happens when a person has been allowed to fully inhabit their anger, their grief, the reality of what was taken. You cannot skip to the end. The therapeutic work is in everything that comes before — the parts no one wants to stay with.
3 Years Experience
Online in Parkville, MD
Forgiveness
Daybreak Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPCMH, NCC
Bitterness is a poison that prevents one from feeling their full measure of joy. Forgiveness isn't always easy, but it can be freeing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Parkville, MD
Forgiveness therapists in Parkville, MD Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Parkville, MD 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%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |