How does therapy help with grief?

Therapies may include CBT for grief, meaning-centered approaches, Complicated Grief Therapy principles, trauma-focused care for traumatic loss, and skills for sleep, anxiety, and depression. Family sessions can support communication and rituals of remembrance.

Do you offer telehealth and support for children/teens?

Yes. We provide in-person and secure virtual visits for adults, teens, and families. We tailor language, activities, and pacing for younger clients.

Is medication used for grief?

Grief itself is not an illness and does not require medication. When anxiety, insomnia, or depression persist and significantly impair functioning, we may discuss targeted options and non-medication strategies.

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Q: What is grief counseling?

A supportive, evidence-informed process that helps you navigate bereavement and other losses—integrating the reality of the loss while maintaining connection and rebuilding life around it.

Q: What kinds of grief do you support?

Acute grief after a death, anticipatory grief related to serious illness, traumatic or sudden loss, non-death losses (divorce, miscarriage, job/identity changes), and prolonged grief disorder when grief remains intensely impairing over time.

What Is Grief?

Grief is a natural response to loss. Feelings often come in waves—sadness, yearning, anger, anxiety, guilt, numbness, even moments of relief. There is no “right” timeline. Many people benefit from compassionate space, practical coping skills, and support making sense of life after loss.

Types & Common Experiences

Bereavement after death: acute waves of sadness, yearning, intrusions of memories
Traumatic/sudden loss: shock, hyperarousal, vivid images, avoidance
Anticipatory grief: preparing for a loss due to serious illness
Non-death losses: divorce, miscarriage, infertility, job/identity changes
Prolonged grief disorder: persistent, impairing grief far beyond expected cultural norms

When Grief Feels Overwhelming

Sleep disruption, appetite changes, or panic symptoms
Strong guilt, self-blame, or “stuck” feelings
Avoiding reminders or, conversely, unable to disengage from them
Loss of interest in daily life or isolation from supports

Important — If you have thoughts of suicide or feel unsafe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Evaluation: How We Support You

Collaborative conversation about your loss, values, culture, and supports
Screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD features, sleep problems, and prolonged grief
Practical needs review (work/school, child/family dynamics, rituals)
Shared plan for coping skills, routines, and memorial practices that fit you

Our first goal is safety and stabilization—then meaning-making and gentle reconnection with life.

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Therapy Approaches

CBT for Grief, Complicated Grief Therapy principles, meaning-centered therapy, and trauma-focused care for traumatic loss. We may include family sessions and rituals of remembrance.

Skills & Daily Routines

Sleep support, grounding, breathing, journaling, exposure to avoided places when ready, and rebuilding rhythms (meals, movement, social contact) at a compassionate pace.

Medication (When Appropriate)

Grief itself is not an illness. If persistent depression, anxiety, or insomnia substantially impair functioning, we can discuss targeted options alongside therapy and healthy routines.

Community & Telehealth

Referrals to peer or faith-based supports by request. In-person and secure telehealth available across Columbus for individuals, couples, and families.

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When to Seek Help

Grief disrupts work, school, caregiving, or relationships
Persistent, intense yearning or guilt months after the loss
Traumatic images, panic symptoms, or severe sleep disturbance
Isolation, substance use to cope, or feeling “stuck”

If there are immediate safety concerns, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is grief counseling?

A supportive, evidence-informed process to help you navigate loss, honor your relationship, and rebuild daily life at your pace.

What kinds of grief do you support?

Bereavement after death, traumatic or sudden loss, anticipatory grief, non-death losses, and prolonged grief disorder.

How does therapy help?

By building coping skills, processing difficult thoughts and memories, and restoring routines and connection—individually or with family.

Do you see children and teens?

Yes. We tailor language and activities developmentally and invite caregivers to participate when helpful.

Is medication used?

Not for grief itself. When anxiety, insomnia, or depression are persistent and impairing, we may discuss targeted options along with therapy and healthy routines.

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