Forgiveness therapists in Mount Vernon, Washington WA
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Forgiveness
Sound Psychotherapy & Counseling Services PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
We have therapists trained and experienced in helping you let go of resentment, set healthy boundaries and build discernment.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mount Vernon, WA
Online in Mount Vernon, WA Washington
Forgiveness
Umbrella Therapy - Andrew Baker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
What is Forgiveness?
It’s helpful to distinguish between forgiveness and exoneration. Forgiveness is the internal process of releasing the heavy burden of resentment and the desire for retribution. Exoneration, on the other hand, implies that the person did nothing wrong or is "off the hook." You can forgive someone while still acknowledging that their actions were unacceptable.
Should I Forgive?
The question of "should" is deeply personal. A better question might be: Is it safe for me to do so? Emotional Safety: Does holding onto this anger protect you, or is it draining your energy? Physical Safety: Forgiveness does not mean putting yourself back in harm's way.
The Role of Boundaries
One of the biggest myths about forgiveness is that it requires reconciliation. Forgiving someone does not mean you have to bring them back into your life the way they were before—or at all. You can find peace with the past while maintaining a very firm "no" in the present.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself; a boundary is a gift you give your future.
We will work together to define what "moving on" looks like for you—whether that involves a restored relationship or a quiet, final goodbye.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mount Vernon, WA
Online in Mount Vernon, WA Washington
Forgiveness
Good Human Work
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAC
Forgiveness is hard even when you've experienced something less significant, and can feel unnatural when it's about something really painful. When it comes to forgiving ourselves... well, that can feel downright impossible or unacceptable. Yet, it's an important step to finding peace within ourselves and living a happier life. Working through the pain and taking steps toward forgiveness takes courage. It's easier with a therapist who can guide the way and support you through it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, WA Washington
Forgiveness
Brittany Shannon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness is often treated like a requirement for healing, but it’s more complicated than that. Many people are told they “need” to forgive in order to move forward, and when they can’t, it creates even more shame on top of what they’re already carrying. In reality, forgiveness is not a prerequisite for healing. In therapy, we focus on helping you sort through what forgiveness actually means to you, not what you’ve been told it should look like. If you decide that forgiveness is something you want to work toward for yourself, we absolutely do that. But the goal is not to force it. The goal is to help you process what happened and reduce the hold it has on your life, whether forgiveness becomes part of that or not.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, WA Washington (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness is not about what the other person did. Its not saying that it is OK what they did. Forgiveness is about letting go of the anger and softening so that you are not carrying around the burden of the anger. While this is very hard, it is possible.
36 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, WA Washington
Forgiveness therapists in Mount Vernon, Washington Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Mount Vernon, Washington average 17 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Family Systems Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | Christian |