Mary Ann Yarbrough

Mary Ann Yarbrough is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and eating and food-related issues. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for someone to talk through concerns. Mary Ann emphasizes listening first and following each person’s lead. She aims to help clients find their strengths and move toward the life they want.

Mary Ann uses straightforward conversation to build trust. She focuses on practical coping skills and on understanding patterns that get in the way. Her style centers on treating each person as the expert in their own story and collaborating on next steps. That can include setting small goals and practicing new ways to respond to difficult feelings.

Her background includes six years working as a clinician and prior experience with adolescents and young adults navigating big life changes. She values support systems and often discusses ways to strengthen those connections. Sessions tend to focus on usable tools that fit daily life rather than abstract theory.

Common topics she addresses include trauma and abuse, addiction and substance concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, body image, and anger. She also helps people manage mood conditions, ADHD, and grief. Eating and food-related issues are listed among her focus areas and may be explored in sessions.

Mary Ann encourages gentle progress and honest conversation. She aims to help people heal from painful experiences and re-energize their sense of control. If someone prefers practical problem-solving and steady support, her approach may feel like a good fit.

How her approaches guide online work

Mary Ann uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's needs and priorities. That approach means she listens closely and helps clients outline goals that matter to them, making it useful for concerns like anxiety, relationship strain, and body image.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT techniques include breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing specific skills to change unhelpful reactions, which can help with mood, anxiety, and eating-related concerns.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Mary Ann will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and practical needs and then tailor the work. She may combine methods over time and adjust strategies based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The benefit of remote work is that it can fit into busy schedules and reduce travel time, making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to arrange shorter check-ins or times that align with work or caregiver duties. Mary Ann aims to make therapy practical and workable for everyday life, and she will discuss the session format that fits a client's routine during the initial matching process.