Loss + Grief
Counseling for Loss & Grief in Columbus, OH
Grief is a natural human response to loss, whether the loss of a person, a relationship, a way of life, or a sense of stability. At Safe Harbour Counseling, grief is met with care and space, and clients are supported through the process with both compassionate listening and practical therapeutic tools.
Common Triggers:
There are many reasons that people may experience loss and grief. Here are some that people can relate to:
- Death of a spouse
- Divorce
- Marital separation
- Imprisonment
- Death of a close family member
- Personal injury or illness
- Marriage
- Dismissal from work
- Marital reconciliation
- Retirement
- Change in health of family member
- Pregnancy
Common Signs or Indicators:
Shock, disbelief, or denial
Anxiety
Distress
Anger
Periods of sadness
Loss of sleep and loss of appetite
Therapy can help those experiencing
Grief + Loss to:
Cope with death
Confront loss
Begin healing
Experience emotional ease
Find hope
Live a happier life
Common Counseling Methods to Help with Loss + Grief:
Getting Help:
Our Loss and Grief Therapists are available in Columbus, OH and via video.
Frequently Ask Questions
Is grief counseling only for people who have lost someone to death?
No. Grief counseling is appropriate for any significant loss — including divorce, estrangement from family, job loss, loss of health, infertility, or a major life transition. If a loss is affecting your daily life and emotional wellbeing, support is available.
How is grief different from depression?
Grief and depression can feel similar and can sometimes occur together. Grief tends to be more directly connected to a specific loss and may include moments of relief, connection, and even joy alongside the sadness. Depression typically involves a more pervasive low mood that does not lift. A counselor can help clarify what you are experiencing and what kind of care will be most helpful.
What does grief therapy actually look like?
Sessions often begin with giving the client space to talk about their loss and how they are experiencing it. Over time, therapy may explore meaning-making, identify coping strategies, address any complicated emotions like guilt or anger, and support the client in finding a path forward that honors both the loss and their own life.
Can EMDR be used for grief?
Yes. When grief is tied to traumatic circumstances , a sudden death, a violent loss, or a deeply painful ending, EMDR can help process the traumatic elements of the experience so they are less overwhelming.
Is grief counseling available via telehealth?
Yes. Safe Harbour Counseling provides telehealth services throughout Ohio for clients seeking grief support from home.