Kimberly Merolla-Brito, LICSW - Therapist in Rhode Island

Stress and anxiety
CBT and mindfulness
Client-centered focus

About Kimberly

Kimberly Merolla-Brito is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship or family difficulties. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and career or life changes.

Her approach in sessions is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, existential questions, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters and make practical changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than long lectures or labels.

Kim values listening and practical problem solving. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity and aims to honor each person’s time by working efficiently. Conversations typically include discussion of current difficulties, small experiments to try between sessions, and reflections on progress.

Her background includes 15 years across clinical settings in Rhode Island. That experience informs how she blends different therapeutic ideas into a pragmatic plan. People who want a thoughtful, action-oriented approach often find this format useful.

Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. The therapist works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling steps are used to set up a first appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on listening and supporting each person to set their own goals. It is useful when someone needs space to talk through values, identity, and decisions without feeling pushed toward a single solution.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. It involves identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying practical experiments to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Mindfulness helps people notice their experience without overreacting to it. Simple attention practices are used to reduce reactivity to stress and to improve focus and coping with strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy around work or study. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can use these options to reduce travel and make regular meetings more practical.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Rhode Island

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and related issues listed on her profile.

How would sessions feel in terms of style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using listening, goal-setting, and small steps to address problems rather than long theoretical discussions.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working in various settings in Rhode Island.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Rhode Island LICSW and practices in Rhode Island.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment through the site.

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