- Focus on strengths
- English and Spanish
- Practical coping tools
About Alba
Alba Perez Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the strain that follows major life changes. She also supports those facing trauma, grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to gender identity and LGBTQ issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Alba centers the client's own knowledge about their life. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their experience and builds on existing strengths to work toward change. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between sessions and on slowing down overwhelming feelings so decisions feel clearer.
Her background includes three years as an LICSW in Rhode Island. That experience has involved helping people with sleep problems, anger, addiction struggles, attention concerns like ADHD, and mood challenges including bipolar disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns. She also addresses relationship and family-origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, and immigration-related stress.
Alba takes a straightforward, compassionate approach. She listens for what matters most to each person and offers tools that fit their daily life. Work can include building routines, coping strategies for panic or anger, and steps for improving communication.
People who reach out will be asked about current goals and what has helped before. Alba supports goal setting and practical problem solving while attending to emotional safety and pacing. For those thinking about starting, she offers a short matching process to connect with her practice.
How Alba Uses Practical, Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Alba uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, manageable skills. One common approach she relies on teaches skills for managing intense emotions and stress. This approach helps people notice early signs of overwhelm and learn step-by-step tools to calm down and regain focus.Another frequent element is behavioral skill building to improve sleep, daily routines, and attention. These strategies break larger problems into small actions, like shifting a bedtime habit or trying short grounding exercises when anxiety spikes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alba works with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so treatment feels personally relevant.
For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins from different locations. Some approaches can also be adapted to shorter or more focused sessions when needed, which helps people keep progress steady alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alba help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles around gender identity and LGBTQ concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is Alba's style in therapy?
Her style is practical and supportive, emphasizing the client's strengths and offering concrete steps and coping strategies to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Alba have?
She has three years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker in Rhode Island.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Rhode Island.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.