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Dr. Meri Stiles, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Meri 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 Meri. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Vermont

Recent reviews

Dr Stiles is what I’ve been looking for in a therapist. I’d been searching for a good fit for about 5 years, and so grateful I found Dr. Stiles. She has helped my journey through life so much.

Reviewed August 2024

I'm so glad to have found Dr. Stiles! I only wish I met her sooner. She has helped me heal and grow so much in such a short amount of time already. While therapy can be really hard work, I always look forward to speaking with her. She is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable and skilled at what she does. I cannot recommend her enough!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Meri

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am a deeply compassionate, creative, and inspired person that enjoys helping others find their way. As a clinical social worker I've worked with clients in diverse settings including community mental health clinics, a psychiatric hospital, and in private practice. Thinking about ways our lives could be different is easy. Yet, breaking out of old habits or figuring out new ways forward can feel overwhelming. Psychotherapy can be helpful for cultivating insight and identifying solutions and methods for meaningful change.

My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strength-based, and transformative. Together we can explore the role your thinking, emotion, physical health, and community play in your wellness. This holistic approach is based on my training and practice as a clinical social worker and meditation teacher. Depending on your goals and preferences, our work together might include talking about patterns and life circumstances, learning more about your interpersonal style, practicing mindfulness or breathing exercises, engaging in creative arts for cultivating self-compassion, grounding yourself through anxiety or emotional pain, or learning coping skills.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues 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
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Meri Stiles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740812239.

  • LICSW · Vermont · 089.0078008 · Expires January 2026

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Meri Stiles

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

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Dr Stiles is what I’ve been looking for in a therapist. I’d been searching for a good fit for about 5 years, and so grateful I found Dr. Stiles. She has helped my journey through life so much.

Reviewed August 2024

I'm so glad to have found Dr. Stiles! I only wish I met her sooner. She has helped me heal and grow so much in such a short amount of time already. While therapy can be really hard work, I always look forward to speaking with her. She is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable and skilled at what she does. I cannot recommend her enough!

Reviewed June 2024

I have been in sessions with Dr. Stiles for quite a while, but I have found healing and growth every week. She is supportive and helps me peel back the many layers of struggles that I'm going through. I have become more resilient, flexible and overall more healthy as an individual during my time with her. The therapuetic and professional relationship I have with her allows me to work on issues I have never found myself feeling safe enough to delve into with other providers.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Stiles has been instrumental in my journey of healing. I am going through the most challenging period of my life, and I can't imagine anyone else being there. She is supportive, nuturing and has made it possible for me to trust in people again and look toward the future.

Reviewed July 2022

I’ve really liked working with Dr. Stiles. She is very insightful! I was a little nervous back upon starting therapy but she quickly made me feel at ease. I think she has helped the way I see the world and look forward to continue working with her.

Reviewed September 2021

Dr. Stiles is the most incredible therapist I could ask for. Just knowing I have her in my life makes me feel much more confident and happy in life. She is very understanding and offers realistic options. I wish everybody who was going through hard times had her to talk to. I rave about her to everyone.

Reviewed August 2021

She is the best!!! I was instantly conferable

Reviewed April 2021

Dr Stiles is very talented at what she does. I felt so much better after only two sessions. She is a deep listener and gives just the right amount of feedback I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2021

I cannot imagine a more competent and helpful counselor for this first-time patient than Dr Stiles. The clarity I got after our first session was completely unexpected and helpful. She is kind, compassionate, a great listener and knows exactly what questions to ask to trigger the most self reflection and understanding. Not to mention the tools and suggestions she provided me were tailored to my needs specifically. Cannot say enough good things!

Reviewed February 2021

I've never been in therapy before so I don't have a lot of comps to use, but I'm finding it really helps me to meet with Dr. Meri Styles. She asks me questions that seem so simple, but that I haven't asked myself before. When I look at the questions and answers, I understand myself better. She's very "regular" and relatable. I'm sure she's an expert (and an educated and worldly person) but she doesn't try to make herself seem important when talking to me. It's hard work for me and I cry every time I talk to her, but I feel like I'm understanding myself better thanks to her questions and insight. This is one of the best things I've ever done for myself and I'm so grateful that she's the counselor I was matched up with.

Reviewed November 2020

Patient, kind, full of insight and compassion. Dr. Stiles is wonderful and has really helped me to reclaim my life.

Reviewed September 2020

Dr. Stiles has been very understanding and was good at putting me at ease. She has suggested a few tricks for helping me deal with people and I look forward to learning more from her.

Reviewed September 2020

Meri is great! Very helpful and a great listener.

Reviewed August 2020

I've only done a few sessions so far, but Dr. Stiles so far has helped me quickly get my arms around a variety of problems pertaining to professional performance, relationship issues, and even addressing things that happened to me a long time ago that I ignored or failed to address. She seems to have a good balance between talking/thinking through problems and pulling your thumb out and implementing solutions. So far, so good!

Reviewed August 2020

I have recommended BetterHelp to a co-worker and she loves her counselor. I am very happy with my experience.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Meri Stiles offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Meri Stiles 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 Dr. Meri Stiles speak?

Dr. Meri Stiles speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Meri Stiles have?

Dr. Meri Stiles has 20 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Meri Stiles licensed to practice?

Dr. Meri Stiles is licensed to practice in Vermont.

Does Dr. Meri Stiles accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Meri Stiles does not accept 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 Dr. Meri Stiles offer?

Dr. Meri Stiles offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Meri Stiles?

Dr. Meri Stiles 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 Dr. Meri Stiles?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.