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Walter Combs, LCSW
Walter Combs, LCSW
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Your Internal Compass: How the 'Beacon' Illuminates the Path to Healing in SSBI
As a therapist, I've observed that many individuals enter therapy with a clear and understandable desire: they want resolution. They're...
waltercombs
Jul 24, 202512 min read


A Community's Guide to Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse
As a therapist dedicated to healing and a community member committed to safety, I believe one of our most sacred duties is to protect the...
waltercombs
Jul 23, 20253 min read


The Art of Walking Alongside: A Clinician's Perspective on Motivational Interviewing
In my years as a clinical social worker, I've had the privilege of sitting with countless individuals at a crossroads. They come to...
waltercombs
Jul 22, 20256 min read


The Inner Smile: Cultivating Happiness from Within
Introduction: We often associate happiness with external circumstances – when things go our way, or when something good happens on the...
waltercombs
Jul 21, 20252 min read


The Gentle Rhythm of Healing: An Introduction to Somatic Pendulation
Last week, we focused on building an essential skill: creating an inner anchor, or a “somatic resource.” We learned how to find a place...
waltercombs
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Creating a Culture of Curiosity and Compassion in Mental Health
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has established an eclectic toolbox of integrated therapy modalities utilizing IFS, CBT, DBT,...
waltercombs
Jul 18, 20253 min read


The Lasting Echo: A Compassionate Guide to Understanding Prolonged Grief
As a therapist, I view grief as one of the most fundamental and natural human experiences. It is the price of love, the echo of a...
waltercombs
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Unpacking Your Inner Family: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Have you ever felt like different parts of you were pulling in opposite directions? Perhaps one part craves adventure, while another just...
waltercombs
Jul 16, 20257 min read


Beyond the First Impression: An IFS Guide to Showing Up as Your Authentic Self
We’ve all felt it—that jolt of anxiety before meeting someone new. The frantic inner monologue, the pressure to be witty, charming, and...
waltercombs
Jul 15, 20254 min read


The Mindful Shower: Transforming Routine into Radiance
Introduction: How often do we rush through our daily routines, like taking a shower, barely noticing the sensations? We might be planning...
waltercombs
Jul 14, 20252 min read


How to Build an Inner Anchor: A Somatic Guide to Resourcing
In our fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it can feel like our nervous systems are constantly on high alert. We might feel...
waltercombs
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Navigating the Landscape of Feedback: Giving and Receiving with Intention and Resilience
As we journey through life and interact with others, feedback is an inevitable part of the terrain. Like the diverse landscapes we...
waltercombs
Jul 11, 20254 min read


The Anxious Dance: Why Your Best Efforts to Connect Might Be Pushing Your Partner Away
It’s a feeling so many of us know. An uneasy silence hangs in the air after a disagreement. One partner, let's call her Jane, feels a...
waltercombs
Jul 10, 20257 min read


Unpacking the Past: Understanding Generational Trauma and Burdens Through an IFS Lens
Have you ever felt a deep sense of anxiety, a pervasive sadness, or a recurring pattern in your life that doesn't quite seem to stem from...
waltercombs
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Embracing the Hush: A Mindfulness Exercise for Peaceful Silence
Introduction: In our often noisy world, true silence can feel elusive. Yet, just like sleep nourishes your body, silence is deeply...
waltercombs
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Embodying Confident Ease: The Somatic Power of the CEO/Obama Pose
Have you ever noticed leaders in moments of contemplation, seemingly relaxed yet exuding an air of quiet confidence? Often, they might be...
waltercombs
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Your Inner Critic Isn't Your Enemy: A Guide to Befriending Your Fiercest Protector
We all know that voice. The one that whispers (or shouts) that you’re not good enough, that you’ve made a terrible mistake, or that...
waltercombs
Jul 4, 20254 min read


10 Essential Questions to Transform Your Relationship
In my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve found that the most profound changes often begin with a single, powerful question....
waltercombs
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Reclaiming Your Power: The Art of the "Selective No"
Do you ever find yourself saying "yes" when every fiber of your being screams "no"? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, resentful, or just...
waltercombs
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Finding Your Authentic Voice: A Systemic Somatic Approach to Navigating Overprotective Parents
Imagine learning to fly and being fully capable but there are some who don't want you to leave the nest. Navigating the transition to...
waltercombs
Jul 1, 20255 min read
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