Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Military/Veterans, Trauma and PTSD and 7 more.
Michelle Ybarra
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in helping others. I have served children, adults, couples, military members and their families. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and have seen great results when using this method with my clients. I am a veteran, retired military spouse, and have dealt with grief on a personal level, which I believe helps me to be more empathetic for my clients.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will be just getting to know each other and exploring your concerns and reasons for seeking therapy. I believe that a great therapist/client relationship is built on trust and communication, so I like to use the first session to start building that relationship and helping you feel comfortable opening up to me.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My ability to be empathetic and listen to my clients has helped me be a successful therapist. I also have a lot of years of experience in therapy and have helped my clients navigate many different stages of life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I best serve individuals who are navigating meaningful life transitions and seeking support to regain balance and clarity. My ideal clients may be experiencing grief, relationship challenges, or adjustment difficulties related to changes in family dynamics, career, or daily life. They are often motivated for growth, open to reflection, and looking to better understand themselves while building healthier coping strategies, improving communication, and creating a more fulfilling and stable sense of well-being.
Specialties
Top specialties
Grief
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Ohio
Utah
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence Group Administrators
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have over 10 years of experience in this treatment method and have found it to be very helpful for a multitude of mental health issues. Patients respond well to this method and have received positive feedback when using it in therapy.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this method for adjustment disorders and when life throws a curve ball that needs working through.
Attachment-based
Attachment styles have a big impact on interpersonal relationships. Helping to understand your attachment style can improve your relationships.
9 ratings with written reviews
June 23, 2026
Open ear & mind. Listened to me and provided a safe space for me to unload my brain.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 19, 2026
Loved that she did not seem judgmental and truly listened
Verified client, age 45-54
May 18, 2026
Michelle is personable, knowledgeable, kind, and direct. She is honest and asks the right questions to help uncover what's actually happening beneath the surface. One of my favorite things is that she doesn't interrupt as I am speaking, and trying to process my feelings aloud.