As a psychologist, my approach to treating forgiveness is grounded in understanding its profound impact on mental health and well-being. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and narrative therapy, I guide individuals in exploring the complex emotions and beliefs surrounding forgiveness. By facilitating a process of self-reflection, empathy-building, and perspective-taking, I help clients cultivate compassion for themselves and others involved in the situation. Additionally, I assist individuals in setting boundaries, practicing assertiveness, and letting go of resentment to promote healing and release emotional burdens. My goal is to empower individuals to embrace forgiveness as a transformative process that fosters personal growth, resilience, and inner peace.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Dr. Lucy Underwood and Associates work with clients to improve self compassion and give self grace. Many clients experience guilt and shame as a consequence of emotionally distressing experiences. We teach clients how to stop the self blame and the taking on of responsibility for others' negative behavior.
Individual counseling is offered to individuals in helping them achieve control over actions through an understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and decisions produce actions. We provide a safe environment where one’s private pain can be shared in confidence with a trained therapist to grow in self-awareness and self-esteem while helping a person make decisions, solve problems, and overcome past and present abuses and pains. Sometimes when negative memories prohibit an individual from enjoying a satisfying life, issues in one’s family of origin can be explored to understand the past and seek to establish a new identity.
Feelings like fear, sorrow, anger, rejection, and loneliness can lessen as self-acceptance and coping skills are encouraged and strengthened.
Forgiveness is easier said than done. It can be difficult to forgive someone you has hurt you badly. I would strive to help you come to some sense of peace towards a person or situation that you cannot control. I would help you learn to forgive for the sake of your own mental health and moving forward in your own life in a healthier way.
People struggle with forgiveness because it creates mixed emotions. I offer clients the ability to work through the feelings that accompany the issues by acting as an objective, non-judgmental sounding board. I recognize there is a desire to forgive yet also not be taken advantage of in the future.
It can be helpful to talk through past and current events in a warm and inviting therapeutic space. With Dr. Hawkins, you can feel comfortable processing your mixed thoughts and complicated emotions, as the path to healing and forgiveness can be complex. We tend to benefit from increased social support and freedom to address and explore more about what has been bothering us. Call or email Dr. Hawkins today!
Do past hurts interfere with an important relationship? Do you or your partner always bring up the same things from years ago? Are you haunted by a trauma that you just can't seem to get past? Or maybe the inability to forgive yourself is crippling your emotional well-being.
I know the secret to learning how to forgive, and I want to teach you the secret. I want to help you finally forgive and move into a life of peace. Call my office today at 682-365-2099 to schedule a complimentary phone consultation with me.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LPC-A, Masters Level Intern
Our team of licensed professional counselors at SEVN Therapy Co. works with individuals who are struggling with forgiveness. Contact our office to learn more about how our team can help you!
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC-S, CHN, HWC
The ability to forgive - others and yourself - marks the start of a new beginning. Finding forgiveness offers you freedom and hope for a life of happiness once again.