Forgiveness therapists in Madison, Wisconsin WI
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Forgiveness
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
Pathways To Connection therapists help you work through forgiveness by using a therapeutic approach that helps individuals release resentment, anger, and pain associated with past wrongdoings. It encourages self-reflection and emotional healing by guiding you through the process of understanding your feelings, challenging negative thought patterns, and finding compassion—both for yourself and others. The goal is not to forget or condone the hurtful actions, but to let go of the emotional weight that keeps you trapped in the past.
14 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing what happened — it’s about freeing yourself from the weight of pain, resentment, or regret. Whether you're struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, therapy can help you explore what’s holding you back and support you in finding a path toward peace. Forgiveness is a deeply personal process, and you don’t have to go through it alone. If you're ready to release what's been keeping you stuck, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.
20 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
Forgiveness
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
For clients looking for therapy to help them forgive someone they are close to or who hope that someone will forgive them, I provide humanistic, positive, client-centered therapy. This approach allows you to explore feelings without judgment, contemplate the next steps in a safe space, and learn how to overcome painful feelings. Even if you are not in contact with the person you want to forgive or receive forgiveness from, we can use our sessions to help you find resolution and comfort.
25 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
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 Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Forgiveness is not only a biblical mandate, but it necessary for mental health. I can walk beside you to work through the pain and anger that can make it seem impossible.
7 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin — one of the top research universities in the country — and serves as Wisconsin's state capital, giving it an unusually high concentration of academics, researchers, and government professionals who collectively represent one of the most therapy-positive demographics in the Midwest. The city's progressive political culture and high rate of higher education strongly correlate with high therapy utilization and acceptance across multiple demographics. UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-developed private practice community serving Willy Street, Atwood, and the Near East Side. Madison's growing Latino and East African communities — particularly Hmong and Somali residents — are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.
Forgiveness therapists in Madison, Wisconsin Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Madison, Wisconsin average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (34%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 41% | Christian |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |