Anne Combs, LPCC

Anne Combs brings four decades of experience in behavioral health to her clinical work, combining time as a practicing therapist with roles in clinical supervision and administration in organizations of various sizes. Born in Kentucky and a Cincinnati-area resident for more than 30 years, she completed graduate training in West Virginia and is licensed to practice in Ohio as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

With a growing preference for direct therapeutic contact, she focuses on helping people find relief from daily struggles and practical solutions to problems. Her caseload has ranged from individuals facing career and relationship challenges to those living with severe mental illness. Anne emphasizes present-focused work - recognizing the influence of past trauma while concentrating on ways to manage its effects to support a fuller life.

Her approach is friendly, warm, interactive, and practical, informed by a long professional history and executive coaching training that lends a problem-solving orientation. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients adjust thinking and behavior patterns, set achievable goals, and move toward concrete change. Anne values clear communication, a touch of humor, and helping people develop tools - like better communication and the ability to laugh at themselves - that support healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Anne Combs

Anne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - an approach useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties. She also employs Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on identifying specific goals and building practical steps to reach them quickly and efficiently, often suited to career challenges, relationship concerns, and goal-oriented coaching. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her work as well, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients shape the pace and content of their progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anne works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques so the chosen methods fit the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative planning helps clients try strategies and adjust as needed.

Online therapy with Anne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels, and geographic constraints within the state. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from home or work while working toward meaningful, practical change.