Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW

Mary Ann Yarbrough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut who aims to help people heal, regain energy, and discover their inner strengths. She offers a neutral, supportive space where each person’s concerns are heard and explored at a pace that feels right for them, honoring clients as the experts in their own stories. Mary Ann emphasizes building a genuine, caring therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, and she is available for those who simply need a place to share or vent as well as for people seeking deeper change. Her work centers on helping individuals grow from struggle, process pain, and move toward the life they envision.

With six years of experience, Mary Ann has worked with adolescents facing behavioral health challenges and with young adults navigating significant life transitions. She focuses on bolstering social supports and practical coping skills, helping clients manage stress and apply strategies more effectively in daily life. Acknowledging the courage it takes to seek help, Mary Ann approaches each client with encouragement and collaboration so they can pursue meaningful progress and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Mary Ann Yarbrough draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their values and goals and build self-awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior, helping people identify unhelpful thinking, test new perspectives, and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping under stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and Mary Ann collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts strategies over time so treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or while managing busy schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, coordinate care with other supports, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for making steady progress.