I have been working in the behavior health field for 40 years as a therapist as well as a clinical supervisor and administrator in small and large behavioral health organizations. I was born in Kentucky and have lived in Cincinnati area for over 30 years. I went to graduate school in West Virginia and am fully licensed in Ohio. I am increasingly drawn back to doing more work directly with people, particularly those struggling with a relief from their day to day struggles and looking to find solutions to problems. I have experience with people experiencing career challenges and relationship issues all the way to people who have a severe mental illness. I love helping people find solutions to issues. I focus on the here and now and while I recognize and acknowledge the significant impact a past trauma may have on one’s life I like to focus on helping people find the way to deal with that impact in order to have a good life. I have a significant amount of experiencing helping people become more successful in their professional roles and can work with you on this if this is your need.
My education and my many years of professional experience and my age has provided me with a perspective about people and how they communicate with each other that can be valuable. My style is friendly, warm, interactive and practical. I have a good sense of humor and, while its a little strange that I don't get many jokes, people often laugh at me for making jokes and for joking about myself. I believe that learning to communicate effectively as well as to laugh at ones' self are primary tools for healing. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). CBT usually involves efforts to adjust thinking patterns and or behaviors that can help you learn better ways of coping with life's full variety of stressors. SFBT focuses on a change model that takes on problems one at a time, sets a goal and accomplishes it quickly. I I also have a number of hours of training in Executive Coaching as well and this provided me with a slightly different perspective on therapy that is slanted toward a problem solving model.
Professional experience
40 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Anne has been such an amazing support. She listens. She understands and offers tools to help support my goals and challenges my negative thinking patterns. I’ve used these tools now in situations where I would have struggled. She offers a safe space to share past traumas.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Anne. She is a great listener.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
I have worked with Anne for about 6 months during what has been a tremendously period in my life. She is an empathetic listener… understanding and supportive but challenging when I need it. I am so grateful to be able to work with her!
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Anne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She is so amazing and so easy to talk with.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Could not ask for anyone more helpful
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Anne for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Anne is great! Perfect fit for my needs. I believe she was able to get me back on track! Thank you Anne
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Anne for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Anne Combs is an AWESOME therapist.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Anne has been a huge help to me and helping with managing my anxiety and worries. I feel so much better and have the tools to work through worries and not let them take over my day!
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Anne for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Anne is helping me break old patterns so I can be better to myself and the ones I love. She is kind but straightforward. Anne holds me accountable for doing the work I need to do to accomplish my goals. I am grateful for Anne's listening ear and honesty.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Anne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She was a great therapist and at times I didn't "feel" like she was a therapist. She herself was very honest and will tell you how it is unbiased and that was very insightful. She cares and shows it. It's not just words and she does try to help by making YOU look at what's going on and show you different ways to see things. She offers things for you to read or watch to show you different way to do or approach situations and makes your head think. I'd recommend her to anyone.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Anne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have worked with Anne for several months now. She served as a therapist and leadership coach. We had wonderful conversations and I truly valued her time. She helped me take more action and find the leader in myself. She has given me more confidence. I am taking a break from therapy because I feel she has given me the tools to be successful! I would recommend her to my friends and family! 5 stars! Thank you, Anne!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Amazing at listening and giving feed back. Responds immediately when I message her.
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 2 weeks
Anne Combs completely changed my life for the better. This is the first time I ever talked with a therapist, I waited far too long. If you are having mental troubles, it is absolutely imperative that you at least try therapy! It will work, especially if you have a positive mindset and do what is suggested. It will work, I have proven that it will work for anyone who has a positive attitude and USE THE TOOLS! I was in a terrible place, I feel so fortunate that I was able to work with Anne, a real GAMECHANGER!
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Anne is amazing! In just a few short weeks, she has given me the tools to recognize my own power and take back control of my life.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Anne has been absolutely outstanding in listening, providing excellent guidance, and truly understanding my needs in our chats. I recommend Betterhelp to anyone that would benefit from these sessions. Anne, specifically, has helped me to change my outlook on many aspects of my life and has truly helped me grow personally and professionally.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Top notch. Always.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Anne has listened and given such great feedback. The materials she has sent have really helped me
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Anne was tremendous and changed my mind about therapy
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Very thoughtful and pays good attention to detail!
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I've been in therapy before and wasn't looking forward to starting all over with someone new. Again. But I was surprised how quickly I felt comfortable with Anne. I've now been with her longer than any other therapist and am steadily making progress with things that have plagued me all my life. Thank you so much, Anne!
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I highly recommend Anne as a therapist. She is empathetic, knowledgeable, supportive, honest with her feedback, and a solid sounding board when you are a verbal processor like me. I especially recommend her for someone in the social work/ mental health field who needs someone with a similar perspective and ethical stand point to navigate professional stress and decisions.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s fantastic. She listens and truly cares.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Anne is a wonderful therapist. She is so good at validating my strengths and reminding me that I am so much more than the collection of my trauma. She has worked to provide me with solutions and alternatives to help me manage my feelings in the moment and pursue healing my relationship with myself.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
She is brilliant and always cares what I have to say. Anne gives great feedback and is able to offer information that is useful to me when I am in need of it. She is someone I can trust anytime
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Anne has been a fantastic support for me through some trying times. She has helped me set boundaries, cope with triggers, and been an amazing sounding board.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I competed a 6 session series with Anne to address som relationship/personal issues. Anne was so wonderful to work with. The time with Anne accomplished exactly what I needed it to, in my current state and I will continue to be more mindful and implement what I have learned in many aspects of life moving forward.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Anne has been one of the best people to work with. She's extremely intelligent, and open to learning new things to progress her knowledge of the world to help fit your therapeutic needs. It's been great to have her insight for sessions I was able to afford. Thanks so much, Anne!
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Ms. Combs have been the perfect blend of relating to me objectively with professional skills and tools, as well as with kindness, compassion and softness. I am particular in a way that I don’t like to be lectured or told what to do, but need something more than just my feelings being echoed - Ms. Combs have navigated through that with me. I’ve also often times had a babbling, sometimes howling, baby in the background and/or foreground, and Ms. Combs have never made me feel bad about my baby interrupting our sessions. Whether this was Ms. Combs’ intentions or not, that has helped me with my confidence as a mother and has further helped me accept that being a mother is a multidimensional role for a woman.
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ann is wonderful. She's an incredible listener, she's honest, and she's able to identify issues beyond the surface. She's always ready with a plan to address and tackle challenges.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Anne is personable and polite, an absolute delight
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've never had a counselor before. While I've needed one probably a number of times in my life, I've never really reached out to ask for the help until now, when I pretty desperately need it. Anne has so far been so helpful for me. She's been patient with me as I work through trying to figure out myself, as well as this process, and she's given me tools that have helped me get through the really bad moments/hard days. She's withheld judgment and offers kindness and encouragement, as well as some laughter. I look forward to continuing this journey with her. And thank you. <3
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Anne and I only met briefly but she was wonderful, warm and extremely easy to talk to. She's very insightful and makes you feel very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone!
Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Anne is such an amazing soul with a tender heart. She only wishes to help you get through your problems and gives me so much relief when we talk, even if she doesn't say anything at all. I highly recommend her fir anyone who just wants to feel at ease.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Anne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Anne is an excellent, approachable and supportive counselor. Her approach with me was clear and adaptive. She took a goal-oriented approach and helped me identify and prioritize my own goals for counseling. She provided useful worksheets to help me think about the goals, and also suggested some small tasks to help me meet and reflect on each of my goals between our sessions. She is thoughtful and a great listener, and I sincerely enjoy talking to her. I would definitely recommend her!
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Anne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Anne is amazing! Compassionate, honest, and extremely focused on helping her clients. Being a social worker myself, it’s hard to “shrink yourself” but she makes it easy and is extremely competent. She has helped me take my insights and turn them into goals. I feel hopeful and excited for our sessions every week. She is personable and funny and is able to draw things out of yourself you wouldn’t think were possible. Highly recommend investing in yourself with her!
Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Anne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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