Mary Ann Yarbrough , LCSW

Mary Ann Yarbrough, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), helps people recognize their inner strengths and move forward from difficult experiences. She centers her work on creating a neutral, supportive space where clients can share concerns and explore goals while receiving guided, compassionate support.

Mary Ann believes clients are the experts in their own stories and focuses on meeting each person where they are, building rapport through genuine, caring interactions. She emphasizes listening first and tailoring guidance to the individual rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether someone needs a place to vent or structured help to address persistent problems, she aims to provide the kind of therapeutic relationship that supports growth and healing.

Her background includes work with adolescents who face behavioral health challenges and with young adults navigating major life transitions. She helps clients manage stress, strengthen coping skills, and build adequate social supports to sustain change. Mary Ann’s practice is collaborative and strengths-based, with a clear focus on helping people heal from pain, energize their lives, and move toward the outcomes they want.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Mary Ann Yarbrough uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client’s perspectives and goals shape each session. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s sense of agency, and it can help people who need understanding and validation as a foundation for change.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

Dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - is another method she draws on to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT techniques can be especially useful for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary Ann works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage access from different locations. Many clients find these options help maintain consistency in treatment, allow for timely check-ins, and support ongoing work between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists.