Therapist profile
Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 010707
- NPI1710324769
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
Mary Ann Yarbrough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with six years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, eating issues, anger, and career-related stress. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps to manage daily strain.
Her style centers on listening and collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert in their story and uses that perspective to guide sessions. Mary Ann emphasizes building a direct, trusting rapport so clients can speak frankly about what is hard right now.
Therapeutic work often includes problem-solving and skill practice. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior ideas to manage intense feelings, and client-centered methods to keep the session aligned with each person's goals. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are also used when they fit the goal at hand.
Mary Ann pays attention to practical supports outside sessions. She checks in about social connections, daily routines, and coping skills people already use. Those everyday pieces often become targets for small, concrete changes that reduce stress and reactivity.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and what can be tried next. She asks questions, offers observations, and practices skills together so people leave with actions they can try between meetings.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary Ann uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior ideas. Client-centered work means sessions focus on the client's priorities and questions, with the therapist listening and reflecting. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thinking patterns that lead to reactive behavior and offers practical experiments to change those patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy contributes skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Mary Ann will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear, and she will check in regularly about what is or isn't working.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the source biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Many people find that practicing skills between meetings in their everyday context helps generalize changes to real-life situations.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, anger, career strain, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and listening-focused. She treats clients as experts in their own stories and works together to find practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a clinician and works from a background in social work, helping people manage stress and transitions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a CT LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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