Forgiveness therapists in Appleton, WI
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Forgiveness
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Creatively explore your emotions, perspectives, and experiences, fostering self-reflection, healing, and releasing resentment to cultivate inner peace and personal growth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
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 Appleton, WI
Forgiveness
Scott D. Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Research from Johns Hopkins has found that forgiveness does more than ease emotional burdens — it can have a real impact on your physical health. Studies show that the act of forgiving can lower your risk of heart attack, improve cholesterol and sleep, and reduce pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. In other words, letting go isn't just good for your peace of mind — it's good for all of you!!
26 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
Forgiveness
Mosaic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Carrying the weight of resentment, anger, or past hurt can prevent you from fully healing and moving forward. Our forgiveness therapy is designed to help you release the emotional burden of past grievances, whether towards others or yourself. Using a combination of therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and compassionate self-reflection, we guide you through the process of understanding, processing, and ultimately forgiving—freeing you from the pain of holding on to negative emotions. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for emotional and relational healing, and we’re here to help you find peace, closure, and a renewed sense of emotional freedom.
11 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
Forgiveness
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Every person is going to be hurt by someone else at some point in life. If a memory of hurt from another arises during a Rapid Transformational Therapy session, forgiveness or releasing can be included and be very beneficial for the person. However, they will not be compelled to forgive their hurter at that time, because it is every person's own right to choose when. It is encouraged to try to forgive at some future point, because it will help them heal. If it's a case where the person having the session is the one who caused hurt, there will be no judgment; they will be assisted in healing from and letting go of the guilt that it caused.
0 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Appleton, WI Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Appleton, WI average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (32%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Christian |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |