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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Spanish and English
About Alba
LICSW in Rhode Island with three years of experience, Alba Perez Smith focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and motivation. She speaks English and Spanish. Alba helps people who are facing life changes, grief, sleep problems, anger, addiction, bipolar and depressive episodes, ADHD, and related challenges. She also works with issues tied to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, immigration, gender dysphoria, and family-of-origin patterns.
Alba approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their story. She listens for strengths clients already have and uses practical steps to build on them. Sessions aim to clarify problems, set small goals, and try techniques that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes clinical work with people navigating trauma, mood difficulties, and identity questions. Alba uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on skills that help with coping, emotion regulation, and communication. She adapts methods to fit what a person can realistically use between sessions.
Sessions include straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way, practice of new skills, and follow-up on progress. Alba often combines short skill-focused work with space to process difficult experiences. Her bilingual ability lets Spanish speakers use whichever language feels most natural.
For someone weighing therapy, Alba is a practical option for work on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity-related concerns. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Alba works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and symptom reduction. One common approach she relies on teaches practical coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and improve day-to-day functioning. Another common technique involves structured processing of difficult experiences to lessen their impact and help a person move forward after trauma or abusive events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alba discusses goals, preferences, and previous treatment experiences with each person and adapts methods collaboratively. She and the client decide together which techniques to try and how to adjust them over time based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another format. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Choosing a format can also help manage practical needs such as quieter surroundings or not being on camera, and Alba will help match the format to the goals you set together.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills work. Sessions focus on setting small goals, practicing coping strategies, and reviewing progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds three years of professional experience as an LICSW in Rhode Island.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LICSW licensed in Rhode Island and practices from Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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