Kimberly Merolla-Brito, LICSW

Kimberly Merolla-Brito is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and trauma. Her style is warm and direct, focused on practical steps that fit into everyday life.

Kim believes therapy should start where a person is and move at a pace that feels right. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable tools. She values listening closely and building an honest working relationship.

Over 15 years in clinical roles, Kimberly has worked in a range of settings and brings that experience to each session. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered approaches, mindfulness, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing to tailor care. The goal is to find what helps each person live more comfortably and purposefully.

In sessions she blends skill-building with reflective conversation. That can mean looking at thought patterns, practicing stress management, or identifying concrete steps for change. Kimberly respects each person’s story while encouraging manageable actions between meetings.

Her approach is collaborative: clients help set priorities and track progress. Communication options include video, phone, chat, and text so people can choose what fits their schedule. Kimberly aims to help clients feel understood and to leave sessions with practical next steps.

How Kimberly’s Approaches Work Online

Kimberly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarify goals. That approach can help with motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their goals, preferences, and progress. She treats the process as a collaboration so clients can shape what feels most helpful over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins and brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use the format that best supports each step of change.