About

Dr. Meri Stiles is a compassionate, creative clinician who enjoys helping people find their way through difficult life moments. Based in Vermont, she brings 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker, having practiced in community mental health clinics, a psychiatric hospital, and in private practice.

Her work is client-centered, strength-based, and focused on meaningful change. She combines clinical social work training with experience as a meditation teacher to offer a holistic view of wellbeing - exploring how thinking, emotion, physical health, and community influence each person’s life.

Depending on a person’s goals and preferences, Dr. Stiles’s sessions may include exploring life patterns and circumstances, understanding interpersonal style, practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques, using creative arts to build self-compassion, grounding through anxiety or emotional pain, and learning practical coping skills. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Vermont (VT LICSW 089.0078008) and welcomes the opportunity to support individuals in finding new ways forward.

Location:
Vermont, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Disaster relief therapy, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Trichotillomania, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: VT LICSW 089.0078008
  • NPI Number: 1740812239
  • License: LICSW (Vermont) #089.0078008 exp 2026-01-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.

A major benefit is flexibility - you can connect in whatever way feels most comfortable, whether that is via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care.

Therapy delivered online is provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and if someone decides they would prefer a different provider at any time, they can switch to another therapist.

How much experience does Dr. Meri Stiles have?

Dr. Meri Stiles has 20 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Meri Stiles a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Meri Stiles is a licensed clinical social worker in Vermont (VT LICSW 089.0078008).

In which languages does Dr. Meri Stiles provide therapy?

Dr. Meri Stiles provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Meri Stiles located?

Dr. Meri Stiles is located in Vermont.

How can I work with Dr. Meri Stiles as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Meri Stiles by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Dr. Meri Stiles cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Dr. Meri Stiles’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details about fees and billing, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Dr. Meri Stiles. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.