Forgiveness therapists in Avon Lake, OH
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Avon Lake, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Forgiveness
Couples Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist, Ph.D., LPC
When trust has been broken, many wonder if their relationship can ever feel normal again. Whether you're navigating betrayal, past hurts, or years of disconnection, repair is possible, but it takes more than just saying “sorry.” I help couples rebuild the trust, so you can forgive, change the patterns that led to relationship injury, and feel relaxed with one another.
25 Years Experience
Online in Avon Lake, OH (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
How do we learn to forgive ourselves and others when we are unable to undo what has occurred?
17 Years Experience
Online in Avon Lake, OH
Forgiveness
Kristen Jackson Banister
Counselor/Therapist, M.A. LPC SEP
Forgiveness is not about excusing harm or forcing yourself to bypass your feelings. It’s about freeing yourself from the ongoing weight of what happened. This process can involve processing anger, grief, and complex emotions. Together, we move at a pace that honors your experience, helping you process what remains unresolved so that you can reclaim your energy, clarity, and sense of agency.
18 Years Experience
Online in Avon Lake, OH
Forgiveness
Ciara Terry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
Ciara is experienced and specialized in treating this specific specialization.
5 Years Experience
Online in Avon Lake, OH
Forgiveness
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 Avon Lake, OH
Forgiveness therapists in Avon Lake, OH Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Avon Lake, OH average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Christian |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |