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Aritha Yarborough, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Aritha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Aritha. View 33 reviews
Great news, Aritha is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I am new to therapy and Aritha has allowed me to speak freely and given me helpful tips and a grounding energy that I appreciate very much.

Reviewed June 2024

she's amazing, very good listener. I'm glad I've met her

Reviewed December 2023

More about Aritha

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Our life path is full of ups and downs with unexpected twists and turns. We learn to develop a way of coping whether it is a positive or negative method to help deal with stressors or adapt to change. However, the majority of the time, we fall back on what we are accustomed to when dealing with a stressful situation or unexpected change; such as becoming confused, frustrated, emotional, withdrawing, angry, combative, or ignoring the situation and hoping the situation will just magically disappear or be resolved. Sometimes we need assistance to develop positive coping skills to deal with unexpected change or stressful situations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to overcome numerous challenges. Besides treating many mental health conditions, I have specialized training in treating anxiety, career, conflict, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger management, behavior issues, stress, trauma, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorder. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Strength-based therapy. I encourage collaboration from you when designing a treatment plan to ensure it is implemented properly and to increase the potential for a successful outcome.

Your well-being is my priority, and I am looking forward to helping you meet your goal.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Aritha Yarborough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922429992.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW14230 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Aritha Yarborough

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Helpful Recommend Easy Great Helping Understanding Amazing Calm Comfortable

I am new to therapy and Aritha has allowed me to speak freely and given me helpful tips and a grounding energy that I appreciate very much.

Reviewed June 2024

she's amazing, very good listener. I'm glad I've met her

Reviewed December 2023

Aritha is very helpful! She listens to me and gives me multiple different tools to help reach my goals. I really enjoy the sessions as I'm able to laugh and learn at the same time.

Reviewed November 2023

Aritha pulled me out of a real crisis. She continues to help me now, to move forward in my journey to my acceptance of self. She put a human face on therapy, and helps provide the connection that we all desperately need.

Reviewed November 2023

It’s been a great journey so far working with Aritha. She’s very attentive and gets realistic goals for me.

Reviewed September 2022

She makes me feel heard, seen, supported and not insane. I appreciate her role in my life.

Reviewed June 2022

Aritha has been extremely helpful for me over the past year I've been in therapy and always reminds me of my progress in therapy and self worth, which I tend to discount and forget at times. Thank you, Aritha!

Reviewed May 2022

Where do I even begin. I came to Aritha with every single problem in the books (Literally) and at the time, I was considering medicating. Fast forward to now, I feel normal, I feel light, I have so much to look forward to in life which I am so thankful for. All this was accomplished in less than 3 months with Aritha. Even though I no longer require therapy, I still implement all the tools and technique Aritha provided. Once again, I am so thankful! I feel like a brand new person!

Reviewed May 2022

Aritha is friendly, let's you talk about whatever comes to mind but when she notices something you mentioned needs more adressing ...she will! She gives you strucure, ways of self care & handling stress and all in all it is very reassuring how much she helps and guides you

Reviewed May 2022

She is very easy to talk to

Reviewed April 2022

I have seen many therapists over the years with little to no results to speak of. To be honest, I was beginning to doubt the whole process. Aritha is the real deal. If you are looking for a magic pill to make everything better overnight, you won't find it here. Trust me, you won't find it anywhere. I've tried. It doesn't exist. BUT ... if you are sick and tired of being tired, then I highly recommend Aritha to help you on your journey. She tells it like it is and at the same time, genuinely cares about her clients. Like I said, she's the real deal and that is really hard to come by these days.

Reviewed January 2022

Such a lovely and understanding woman. an excellent listener.

Reviewed January 2022

Aritha is calm and understanding. She makes me feel completely at ease and helps me to process my feelings in a way that doesn't create more discomfort. She allows me to explore my feelings but interjects, when needed, with her wicked sense of humor.

Reviewed December 2021

She met me right where I am. There was no awkward start. Her calming approach makes you feel completely comfortable. She chooses thoughtful activities while also explaining methods of self care…and holding you to them. She’s helping me process every new issue life is throwing my way and I know I can count on her.

Reviewed December 2021

Aritha is awesome... I can not offer enough praise about her. This website should give her a raise... She is worth every penny. Azrielle

Reviewed December 2021

Aritha is great at reframing the situation in ways that encourage you to keep going.

Reviewed November 2021

Best therapist I've ever had

Reviewed November 2021

I find Aritha very easy to talk to. She is patient and kind and has a good sense of humour. She is always on time for our sessions and keeps me accountable for tasks she has asked me to do.

Reviewed September 2021

She listens to what I have to say

Reviewed August 2021

Aritha is extremely helpful for me. She puts everything into perspective when I tend to distort my reality. Over time, I've had less anxious episodes since I've started seeing her. I recommend her to anyone who experiences situational/social anxiety! :)

Reviewed August 2021

Better Help really paid attention to my needs and paired me with one of the best therapists possible. Aritha is the best listener. She truly puts emphasis on my feelings, and without belittling them, she helps me see different perspectives so I can work through issues. Aritha has helped me stay on course with my self love, self care, and boundaries. I look forward to our chats every week - even if I’m not struggling with something right then Aritha is there to help me with the future as well! I am so grateful to have her through this time of my life!

Reviewed July 2021

Aritha is both a problem solver and a wonderful listener. She is currently helping me unload my baggage while simultaneously resolving my daily immediate issues.

Reviewed June 2021

Aritha is a wonderful, warm-hearted lady that will call you out and make you realize how your mind is playing tricks on you simply with a poignant question and a look that says 1000 words. You will then burst out laughing or crying at yourself. Be warned. In all seriousness, Aritha has helped me understand myself a lot better within a few months of counseling. I genuinely enjoy the conversations I have with her.

Reviewed May 2021

Aritha really helped me during a difficult period of my life and she did it with humor! She made me laugh and made me realize how I am just a human making mistakes because I wasn't taking care of myself. She is an incredible listener and will be honest and upfront with you. I can't thank her enough for everything she has done for me. She was my voice of reason!

Reviewed May 2021

Aritha has offered great advice and tactics for how I can better control my thoughts. I find our conversations valuable and will recommend her to others in need of her expertise.

Reviewed April 2021

She has given me so much inspiration to help find myself when I didn’t think I could!

Reviewed April 2021

Aritha is strong, caring, an amazing listener, and knows how to tell it like it is without being mean or insensitive. She knows how to talk to the real me, and inspires me to become better.

Reviewed March 2021

Aritha provides practical support that is helping me through shadow work and healing from childhood traumas .

Reviewed March 2021

Ms Aritha. There are no words to describe the amount of deep love I have for this woman. She allows me to talk, asks me the right questions, and is always pushing me to open my mind. I’m learning how to fight my inner voices, and accept myself as a whole. I’m realizing how beautiful I am. I’m learning boundaries. She’s helped hold me accountable. She encourages me to practice the self care I constantly preach about at the salon. I appreciate her deeply.

Reviewed March 2021

She is a pleasure to work with. She’s really good at encouraging engagement instead of being forceful like other therapists I’ve worked with (not in this app).

Reviewed February 2021

She is very compassionate and I feel really heard. I appreciate her advice and techniques.

Reviewed February 2021

Aritha is so understanding and goes at my pace and with my thoughts in a way that is comfortable for me. She is so focused on my specific issues and makes it feel easy for me to share my thoughts with her. She reminds me of talking to my sister or best friend without worrying that I might be overwhelming or not make sense. Aritha has taught me to use my coping skills in a better and more functional way.

Reviewed February 2021

Aritha has been friendly, professional and patient throughout all of our talks. She took the time to get to know me and what was bothering me and is a very good listener. She was then able to steer conversation effectively to tackle problems in more depth. By making a calm and safe environment, therapy has become something I look forward to each week. Thank you Aritha

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Aritha Yarborough offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Aritha Yarborough works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Aritha Yarborough speak?

Aritha Yarborough speaks English.

How many years of experience does Aritha Yarborough have?

Aritha Yarborough has 5 years of experience.

Where is Aritha Yarborough licensed to practice?

Aritha Yarborough is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Aritha Yarborough accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Aritha Yarborough accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Aritha Yarborough offer?

Aritha Yarborough offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Aritha Yarborough?

Aritha Yarborough can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Aritha Yarborough?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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