Kimberly Merolla-Brito

Compassionate, collaborative care for life’s challenges

LICSW Rhode Island

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Kimberly Merolla-Brito is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other concerns.

Background and approach

She practices in Rhode Island and works with clients who seek help for issues such as self-esteem, parenting, sleep and eating problems, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her background also includes attention to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication challenges, and recovery from domestic violence or disaster-related impacts. Her counseling style is described as warm, interactive, and mindful.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels, and she invites clients to take an active role in setting goals and guiding the work. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Client-Centered and Existential influences as well as Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Sessions are offered through multiple formats and scheduled to accommodate client availability, with a focus on practical, collaborative progress.

Integrating practical approaches for online care

Kimberly often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients’ perspectives guide the goals and pace of treatment. These methods are chosen to address specific concerns while supporting clients’ own values and strengths.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods will best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals, monitor progress, and adjust techniques as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum between appointments while allowing for different communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as self-esteem, parenting, sleep and eating challenges.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing influences to create a practical and collaborative process.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience providing clinical services in a variety of settings and brings that background to her current practice in Rhode Island.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LICSW credential with licence number RI LICSW ISW02291 and practices in Rhode Island.

Which languages are available and can international clients join?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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 fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English