Mary Ann Yarbrough , LCSW

Mary Ann Yarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and issues tied to parenting and self‑esteem. She works with concerns including addiction, eating and body image struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and LGBT‑related matters. Mary Ann takes a warm, straightforward approach and values meeting people where they are in their lives.

She focuses on building a trusting connection and listens without judgment. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and strengths. Mary Ann aims to help people move from feeling stuck to making practical changes in day‑to‑day life.

Her practice blends client‑centered care with concrete techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior skills to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness and solution‑focused methods help clients notice what works and try small, doable steps forward.

Mary Ann draws on six years of experience as an LCSW in Connecticut. She has supported people dealing with trauma, domestic violence, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and adoption or attachment concerns. This background informs a steady, compassionate style in sessions.

People who choose her often want a practical plan alongside emotional support. Mary Ann helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and rebuild a sense of agency after difficult events. She aims to make therapy a manageable part of life rather than a separate burden.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mary Ann often blends client‑centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy. Client‑centered work means she follows the person's lead, listens closely, and builds sessions around what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce distress.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach ways of managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools can help when intense feelings or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning. Together these approaches offer both emotional support and concrete skills for handling stress, trauma, mood swings, or relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary Ann will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. She adapts methods over time so sessions stay focused on real needs and achievable steps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text‑based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check‑in. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in shorter bursts or fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, and life demands.