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Mary Ann Yarbrough

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Ann Yarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

She works to support clients coping with depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues, and career or life transitions, emphasizing practical skills and emotional awareness. Her practice also addresses attachment-related struggles, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, and other complex stressors.

Mary Ann uses a collaborative, client-centered style that values each person's own expertise about their life. She aims to create a neutral, nonjudgmental space where clients can be heard, process painful experiences, and build on inner strengths.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and solution-focused strategies to help people develop coping skills, improve communication, and move toward their goals. With six years of professional experience and the Connecticut license CT LCSW 010707, she guides practical problem solving while honoring the client’s pace and priorities.

Mary Ann supports clients through transition and recovery, helping them strengthen supports, manage stress, and take concrete steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Mary Ann often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening deeply, validating the client’s experience, and supporting self-directed growth and insight. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering concrete tools to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels relevant and workable for each person.

Online therapy with Mary Ann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and stay connected to support while managing life’s demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, eating concerns, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work is collaborative and client-centered, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and practical problem solving.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience supporting people through stress, behavioral health challenges, and major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the license CT LCSW 010707 as a licensed clinical social worker.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English