- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Mary
Mary Ann Yarbrough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut with six years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem problems, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, and related struggles. Mary Ann listens and works with each person to identify strengths and next steps.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical conversations. She pays attention to what the person brings and responds with direct guidance and supportive reflection. Clients can expect straightforward discussion about coping skills, communication, and managing life changes.
Mary Ann uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods. She helps people try small, manageable changes and notice what works. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and short exercises to reduce stress or reframe difficult thoughts.
She has experience supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, domestic violence, substance use, eating-related problems, and grief. Mary Ann also works with people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
People who reach out will be asked a few questions to get started and to identify immediate priorities. Mary Ann aims to build a steady working relationship so clients can cope with daily demands, address patterns that cause pain, and move toward clearer goals.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Mary Ann draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to guide online work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people try different responses to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple breathing or grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention.She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques in collaboration with clients. That means she listens for what matters most, then helps set short-term goals and practical steps. Choosing which approaches to use is a joint process based on each persons needs and preferences rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options arent listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use audio-only sessions when needed to reduce screen time. The focus is on making therapy fit everyday life and on using approaches that help manage anxiety, build coping skills, and address relationship or stress-related problems.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on listening, skill building, and problem-solving together.
How much experience does she have?
Mary Ann has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Connecticut.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is a CT LCSW practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.