Anne Combs

Calm pragmatic therapy focused on real-life solutions

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Anne

Anne Combs is an experienced Ohio-based LPCC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, career concerns, grief, addiction, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 40 years in behavioral health as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and administrator, she combines practical problem solving with a focus on day-to-day coping and improvement. Anne emphasizes present-focused work that addresses the effects of past trauma while helping clients build strategies to move forward.

Her approach is warm, interactive, and down-to-earth, blending techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods with motivations drawn from executive coaching training. She draws on extensive experience supporting those with communication problems, commitment and attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and challenges related to aging and life purpose.

Anne describes her style as friendly and practical, often using humor and clear communication skills to help people learn new coping strategies and improve functioning at work and in relationships.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Anne frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches in her work. CBT involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to improve coping and reduce distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and other daily challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical steps to address specific problems quickly, making it helpful for clients seeking focused change and clearer direction.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning ensures sessions are tailored to the person’s circumstances and aims rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or work and to continue work on coping skills, goal setting, and problem solving without needing to attend in-person appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Anne supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, career challenges, parenting issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Her style is friendly, warm, interactive, and practical, emphasizing present-focused work and problem solving with techniques drawn from CBT and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 40 years of experience in behavioral health, including roles as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and administrator in a range of organizations.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

She is licensed in Ohio with the credential LPCC and practices from that state.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English