- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Blended family issues
About Alba
Alba Perez Smith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island with three years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. Alba speaks English and Spanish and lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
She listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder. Sessions often look at how stress and mood affect routines, sleep, and relationships. Alba helps people name what feels hardest right now and figure out small, doable steps to change it.
Her approach centers on clear goals and steady progress. Conversations balance problem-solving with attention to feelings and past experiences that still matter. When trauma or identity concerns come up, she helps people build safety and coping strategies they can use right away.
Alba also supports people working through grief, addiction-related struggles, caregiver strain, and challenges tied to immigration or family origin. She notes ADHD, bipolar, and disruptive mood difficulties among clinical concerns she addresses, and she works with clients who are navigating communication problems or commitment questions.
People who prefer sessions in Spanish can request that language. She explains LICSW as Rhode Island’s clinical social work credential and uses that professional lens to guide treatment choices. To start, clients follow the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and what online sessions look like
Alba uses evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and coping. One approach looks at current patterns and behaviors to build concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleep problems, and daily stress. Another approach attends to past traumatic experiences and teaches grounding and emotion regulation techniques to reduce their ongoing impact.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend steps to try. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan over time based on how well those steps fit day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose sessions in English or Spanish. Licensed professionals can tailor session rhythm and focus to practical household challenges like merging routines, communicating with co-parents, or managing loyalty conflicts in a blended family.
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Also works with
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and identity concerns including LGBT issues. Blended family issues and caregiving stress are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style focuses on practical steps and clear goals. She combines problem-solving with attention to emotions and past experiences that affect current behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LICSW in Rhode Island. That credential indicates clinical social work practice in the state.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an RI LICSW and practices from Rhode Island. Sessions are offered to people located within the same licensing constraints.
Can I meet with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish according to the therapist's language abilities.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the site before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.