- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Alba
Alba Perez Smith is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Rhode Island with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and motivation issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Alba encourages people to speak about what feels hard and what they want to change. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps rather than long lectures, with room to try things between sessions and check what helps.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she uses methods shown to reduce symptoms and improve coping in everyday life. Expect clear explanations, straightforward exercises, and checkpoints to track progress over time.
Alba has worked with issues that include grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, addiction concerns, ADHD, bipolar and depression-related struggles, and caregiving strain. She also addresses family-of-origin issues, blended family strains, immigration-related stress, and questions around gender identity.
People who meet with Alba typically focus on building practical skills for handling social pressure, managing intense emotions, and improving communication. To begin, clients follow the site sign-up flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alba uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on learning skills and testing them in daily life. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, grounding techniques, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods help people practice small, manageable challenges and notice what changes over time.Another approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with everyday experiments. That involves noticing specific thoughts that increase worry or shame, trying alternative perspectives, and measuring whether those new ways of thinking reduce distress or improve behavior.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alba works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts plans based on what is working or what needs a different focus.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, offer shorter check-ins when time is tight, or allow sessions without needing to travel. Alba will discuss which format fits your schedule and comfort when you begin.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and related concerns such as grief, sleep problems, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and small experiments between sessions. Sessions aim to explain tools clearly and track what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LICSW practicing in Rhode Island.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LICSW in Rhode Island and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.