Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 010707
- NPI
- 1710324769
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Mary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Mary
Mary Ann Yarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD among other areas. Mary Ann works with people who are coping with life changes and those facing challenges like grief, career strain, or caregiver stress.
Her approach centers on listening and collaboration. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps and time to talk through what is most pressing. She uses conversational, straightforward methods to help clients identify strengths and develop coping skills they can use day to day.
Mary Ann draws from client-centered work to keep discussions focused on the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. Dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness exercises are used when clients need tools for emotion regulation and stress management.
In practice she helps people work through problems like addiction, eating issues, abandonment and attachment concerns, domestic violence impacts, and communication or commitment difficulties. She pays attention to social supports and how those networks affect coping and recovery.
Sessions are practical and oriented toward small, achievable changes. Mary Ann invites clients to bring the issues that feel most urgent and works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary Ann uses client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities. That means sessions begin with the client’s immediate concerns and the therapist follows the client’s lead while offering practical feedback. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to test small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary Ann works collaboratively to decide whether to focus more on CBT, DBT skills, or mindfulness practices based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress or challenges appear.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into discussion during therapy.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and many related concerns listed in her specialty areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She follows a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes listening, identifying immediate coping skills, and using techniques from client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
Mary Ann has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with adults on behavioral health and life transition challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees are provided during the onboarding process.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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