Forgiveness therapists in Astoria, OR
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Astoria, Oregon. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Forgiveness
Chuck Chapman
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Forgiveness is not about pretending something didn’t hurt. It’s not about minimizing the impact or “just letting it go.” Most men have been taught to swallow pain, move on quickly, or stay silent to avoid conflict. But when hurt is never acknowledged, it doesn’t disappear. It settles into the body as tension, resentment, numbness, or distance. It shapes how you trust, how you love, and how close you allow others to get to you. Forgiveness isn’t something you force your way into—it’s something that grows naturally when you have space to honor what actually happened.
In our work, forgiveness begins with truth. We slow down enough to name the wound, the loss, and the emotional impact—whether it came from a parent, a partner, a betrayal, or even yourself. We create the space for grief, anger, confusion, and the longing for things to have been different. Only then can forgiveness become something real—not a performance of being “the bigger person,” but a quiet release of the weight you’ve been carrying. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay. It means you are choosing not to live defined by it anymore.
For many men, the hardest forgiveness is self-forgiveness. The shame of past choices can feel like a private prison. But shame is not a life sentence. Together, we learn how to look at yourself with honesty, compassion, and courage. Forgiveness is not weak. It is strength—strength rooted in truth, healing, and freedom. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore.
16 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Forgiveness can be complex and deeply personal, especially when trust has been broken. Therapy helps you process hurt at your own pace and decide what healing and resolution look like for you.
23 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
Forgiveness
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 40 years
The blog has 7 posts on this topic, listed under "Co-dependence"- toward oneself & toward others (Blog : 2017)
40 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Mountain Crest Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, and Register Associates
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting, excusing what happened, or pretending that you weren’t hurt. Sometimes, forgiveness is about releasing the emotional weight of the past so you can create more peace and freedom in the present. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore hurt, anger, grief, resentment, and the complex emotions that can make forgiveness feel difficult.
Outpatient therapy can help you process painful experiences, understand how they continue to affect you, establish healthy boundaries, practice self-forgiveness, and decide what healing looks like on your terms. Whether you are struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, therapy can support you in moving forward without allowing the past to define your future.
12 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR
Forgiveness
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I can help you with spiritual matters regarding forgiveness. Always know you are not alone and can move through this path to forgiveness with confidence.
17 Years Experience
Online in Astoria, OR (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Astoria, OR Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Astoria, OR average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), Hypnotherapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 45% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Hypnotherapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Integrative Therapy |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Experiential Therapy |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 52% | Young Adult |
| 34% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Men |
| 48% | Women |
| 45% | Buddhist |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |