Therapist profile
Kimberly Merolla-Brito, LICSW
Rhode Island
LICSW - Stress and Anger Support
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Rhode Island / ISW02291
- NPI1497990279
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Kimberly
Kimberly Merolla-Brito is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, and anger. She also supports people facing grief, caregiving strain, career transitions, and complicated life changes.
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used when helpful for building motivation and managing strong emotions.
Kim believes in treating people with respect and avoiding stigmatizing labels. She listens closely, helps clients set realistic goals, and keeps sessions focused and time-efficient. The therapist pairs practical exercises with talk-based reflection so clients can test changes between sessions.
Her background includes clinical work across settings over the past 15 years in Rhode Island. She draws on multiple approaches rather than a single method, matching what she offers to each person's situation. People who want to manage anger, reduce reactivity, or handle frustration at work or at home may find this practical approach useful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; exact fees vary by location.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel stress and anger and testing new responses. CBT is practical for problems like anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and anger management.Client-centered therapy is also used. That approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and helping people set their own goals. It supports people who want a respectful, goal-oriented partnership while they work through emotions or life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using one fixed model. That means trying techniques, assessing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography did not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions fit around work or caregiving. Discuss scheduling and practical needs up front so sessions can be arranged to match everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, addiction, sleep and eating issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals and step-by-step strategies while listening closely to the client's concerns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings in Rhode Island.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Rhode Island and practices in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the practice location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.