Michelle Ybarra

LISW, 14 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Warm
VirtualAvailable

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

I identify as

White

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

Ohio

Accepts

Aetna

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.

, 33 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

March 23, 2026

Michelle is amazing, and I truly appreciate her authenticity. She listens well and lets me talk and work through my emotions without interrupting or having a bias toward the topic. I feel comfortable with our conversations and the feedback she gives to work through those situations in life. I would recommend Michelle as a provider :)

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 5 with Michelle

March 17, 2026

She actually listened and seems like she actually cares and wants to help me out with my problems and didn't just shut me down or assume anything or tell me that I need meds or that I was the problem I really appreciate it her listening she seems like a very good therapist and I can't wait for our next session

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Michelle

October 22, 2025

I’ve tried counseling before and after just my first season I feel so good about where it will lead.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Michelle