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About Mary

Mary Ann Yarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD-related concerns. She works with individuals who are dealing with relationship strain, addiction, grief, parenting stress, or big life changes. Mary Ann aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk and be heard.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Mary Ann listens first, then collaborates on goals and small steps clients can try between sessions.

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Background and approach

She encourages people to use their existing strengths while learning new coping tools that fit their daily life. Her counseling style centers on genuine connection and clear guidance. That means being present, honest, and respectful while helping clients name problems and test solutions.

She emphasizes building skills for emotion regulation, better communication, and healthier routines. Mary Ann uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. These methods are adapted to each person’s needs rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions can include practical exercises, short skill practices, and problem-solving conversations. She holds an LCSW credential and has six years of professional experience. Mary Ann’s practice is based in Connecticut and sessions are offered in English.

She supports people who want steady, compassionate care and clear tools to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Mary Ann often blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience so goals can come from what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify thoughts and behavior patterns and teach practical tools to shift them.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel intense or overwhelming. DBT-style skills teach ways to tolerate distress, manage strong feelings, and improve relationships through clear communication and boundary setting. Together these approaches aim to be flexible and useful for day-to-day problems.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. Mary Ann will talk with each person about their goals, try out approaches, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills and strategies to focus on.

Online sessions can fit into busy schedules because they offer video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for short check-ins, quick coaching, or when a written record of ideas is helpful. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, school, or other demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mary Ann address in therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, parenting stress, and related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then works collaboratively to set goals and try small, doable steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Mary Ann has six years of professional experience and several additional years working with adolescents and young adults in behavioral health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist choices; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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