Stephenie Combs - Licensed Professional Counselor

02/06/2025

Hi everyone! I’m popping on here to let you know I’ve got a new supervisee. She’s looking for new clients and we’d love to give her a chance to meet with you. If you know someone needing to get in for therapy, she’s got immediate openings (plus it’s very affordable since she’s new to the field). Please reach out!

12/08/2022

Having amazing co-workers is such a blessing. True Vine has a solid group of therapists that specialize in a variety of different topics. If you or someone you know is in need of support during this holiday season, please reach out. We’re here and available. You do not have to go through it alone.

06/02/2022

10/02/2020

Flooding is something I talk with my clients about frequently. It’s important to learn how to watch for cues that you are flooding, so you can work to de-escalate and self soothe as quickly as possible. 👍🏻

Stonewalling is the last of the Four Horsemen identified by Dr. John Gottman. This happens when one partner is flooding or trying to avoid going there. They withdraw from interaction both verbally and non-verbally, emotionally, and sometimes physically.

The good news is that there is an antidote: agree to take a break to practice self-soothing.

Learn how to spot flooding and keep stonewalling at bay with The Art and Science of Love Online video workshop. Use the code ASL10SOCIAL to receive 10% off: http://bit.ly/2x6jfC7

08/13/2020

This article gives great points to consider when searching for a couples therapist. 👍🏻😊

A great marriage therapist can get out of the way and be there at the same time.

03/30/2020

Loss is hard and we’ve all lost something during this time. Let us know if you need to talk.

Lets talk about disappointment.
Ambiguous loss is a term referring to undefined loss. The loss of an experience, the loss of the psychological presence of a loved one, and a missing loved one. These are all examples of ambiguous loss.

This might not be the ending you expected to your college or high school experience, you may have just had to reschedule your wedding, a day you have been planning and dreaming about for years, you might have missed out on special family time, or seeing a friend you haven’t seen in years. I’m sure you have lost certain experiences, and it is incredibly disappointing. You are certainly allowed to grieve! You are not overreacting, you do not need to “just get over it”, and yes, you can still be thankful for what you have while you are missing what you lost.

All emotions are allowed, especially in this chaotic and unknown season.

If you need help navigating through your grief, or just need someone to listen to you, please reach out! We are still here for you and are offering online counseling.

03/13/2020

Such a good reminder right now. :)

It is easy to give in to fear when we are facing something new, unknown and scary-whether that is fear of the current events, or something entirely unique to your life. Either way, anxiety does not get to win. We don’t have to fear the current situation. God is sovereign and good. We use wisdom and the tools he has given us, then we trust him, even when we don’t understand.

So if you’re feeling anxious, here are some tools you can use:

And if you find yourself needing a little extra guidance, please reach out to us! We would love to help you!

03/12/2020

Navigating these hard times can be challenging. If you or someone you know needs to talk about it, please contact me. I’m set up to do online counseling and have been doing it for many months now! I’m a board certified (NBCC) tele-mental health clinician and am licensed in the state of Colorado and Missouri. I can see people in both of those states from the comfort of your home. Let me know if you’d like to schedule an appointment.

12/17/2019

It can be such a hard time of year for people. Here are a few pointers on helping you to better manage that holiday stress!

How do you enjoy the holiday season when you're exhausted and stressed out? Therapists share simple tips to help you cope.