Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW
LCSW guiding healing and practical growth
- Trauma informed support
- Adolescents and young adults
- Video phone and messaging
About Mary Ann Yarbrough
Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy and supports individuals as they work toward healing and growth. She creates a neutral, supportive space in which clients are heard and guided to recognize their inner resources. Mary Ann believes therapy works best when therapist and client develop a genuine, trusting rapport, and she centers her work on meeting people where they are and treating them as the experts in their own stories.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients recover from pain, manage stress, and build practical coping skills. She draws on approaches that foster self-awareness and resilience so clients can move forward to the life they want. Mary Ann has focused much of her practice on adolescents with behavioral health challenges and on young adults navigating major life transitions, helping them strengthen supports and tools needed during demanding periods.
Mary Ann validates the courage it takes to seek help and offers a nonjudgmental space even for those who simply need to share or vent. With six years of clinical experience, she aims to help people grow from their struggles, heal from past wounds, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients recover from pain, manage stress, and build practical coping skills. She draws on approaches that foster self-awareness and resilience so clients can move forward to the life they want. Mary Ann has focused much of her practice on adolescents with behavioral health challenges and on young adults navigating major life transitions, helping them strengthen supports and tools needed during demanding periods.
Mary Ann validates the courage it takes to seek help and offers a nonjudgmental space even for those who simply need to share or vent. With six years of clinical experience, she aims to help people grow from their struggles, heal from past wounds, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Ann Yarbrough have?
Mary Ann Yarbrough has 6 years of experience.
Is Mary Ann Yarbrough a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CT LCSW 010707.
In which languages does Mary Ann Yarbrough provide therapy?
Mary Ann Yarbrough provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Ann Yarbrough located?
Mary Ann Yarbrough is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Mary Ann Yarbrough as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Ann Yarbrough through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Ann Yarbrough work with international clients?
Mary Ann Yarbrough does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Ann Yarbrough cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Mary Ann Yarbrough uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative environment where the client's experiences and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and validation, and it is helpful for building self-awareness and strengthening confidence in one’s own choices.
She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques may be used when clients need structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills support people coping with intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary Ann works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, school, caregiving, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice new skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of geographic constraints.
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