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.

Moving Through Loss Without Losing Yourself

Grief does not follow a schedule. It does not move in a straight line, and it does not always look the way others expect it to. People grieve the death of a loved one, yes, but also the end of a marriage, a lost friendship, a job that gave their life shape, a home they had to leave, or a version of themselves that no longer exists. Grief is not weakness. It is the cost of loving something, and it deserves to be taken seriously.

At Safe Harbour Counseling in Columbus, Ohio, grief counseling offers clients a supported space to feel, process, and begin to move through loss at their own pace. The counselors understand that grief can deepen when it is faced in isolation, and they work to help clients stay connected, to themselves, to others, and to the possibilities of what comes next. Therapeutic approaches are tailored to each person and may include person-centered therapy, CBT, and EMDR for clients whose grief is connected to traumatic loss. Sessions are available in person in Columbus and via telehealth throughout Ohio.

There is no timeline for grief. But there is support, and that can make all the difference.

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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

    Grief therapy in Columbus, OH can help you live a happier, more fulfilled life.

    Therapy can help those experiencing
    Grief + Loss to:

    • Cope with death

    • Confront loss

    • Begin healing

    • Experience emotional ease

    • Find hope

    • Live a happier life

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      Common Counseling Methods to Help with Loss + Grief:

      Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

      Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

      Person Centered Therapy

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      Getting Help:

      If you are struggling with loss and grief, please seek help from a professional that you trust and can connect with. Continue to try to connect with people and do not isolate, which is a normal reaction. Even if you think you need time alone to process, it can cause your grief to deepen.


      Our Loss and Grief Therapists are available in Columbus, OH and via video.

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      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.