Anne Combs

Anne Combs is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) with 40 years in behavioral health. She returns to direct therapy work to help people who are tired of day-to-day struggles and want practical steps toward relief. Her style is warm and straightforward, with a sense of humor that can ease tense conversations.

She focuses on present-day solutions while recognizing how past trauma can shape current life. Trauma-Focused Therapy is one of the approaches she uses to address that impact and help people move forward. Anne also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to help clients change thoughts, behaviors, and habits that get in the way.

Her background includes roles as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and administrator in small and large organizations. That range of experience gives her a broad view of workplace and relationship dynamics. She has worked with people facing career challenges, relationship problems, and serious mental illness, and she brings practical problem solving to sessions.

Sessions aim to set achievable goals and build skills that fit daily life. Anne emphasizes clearer communication, realistic steps, and learning to laugh at oneself when appropriate. She also offers executive coaching–informed techniques for people wanting focused help with professional growth.

People in Ohio who prefer friendly, interactive therapy may find her straightforward approach useful. To start, she asks clients to identify one or two manageable goals and then works on practical ways to reach them.

How these approaches can work online

Anne uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people understand how past events affect current problems and to identify practical ways to reduce that impact. Trauma-focused work often concentrates on coping skills and step-by-step plans to manage triggers and distress.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's goals and pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at thinking and behavior patterns to develop new coping strategies. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors, while client-centered work supports people who need a more reflective, paced approach.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try techniques that match your goals and preferences. Together you can adjust the plan as you learn what helps.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they take less travel time, can fit into work or family schedules, and allow focused conversations without a long commute. If you want to prioritize brief check-ins or goal-focused problem solving, mention that when you schedule so the therapist can plan sessions that fit your needs.