- Stress relief
- Sleep support
- Spanish available
About Alba
Alba Perez Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. She also supports people facing trauma, identity questions related to LGBT issues, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people make small changes that add up. Alba treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with simple tools to practice between meetings.
Alba has three years of experience as an LICSW in Rhode Island. Her background includes work with grief, addictions, caregiver stress, and adjustment after big life changes. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD symptoms, anger, and issues tied to family of origin.
She offers help in English and Spanish and pays attention to the real-life limits people face when trying to fit care into their schedules. Alba aims to make the process understandable and manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
People who choose Alba can expect collaborative planning, steady check-ins on progress, and concrete coping strategies for sleep, anxiety, and daily stress. She encourages small steps that match each person's goals and pace.
Approaches that help with sleep and daily stress
Alba draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical habits and coping skills. One common approach she uses looks at daily routines and sleep-related behaviors to help reduce nighttime wakefulness and improve rest. This work often includes small, concrete adjustments to bedtime routines and daytime habits that affect sleep.Another approach focuses on managing anxious thoughts and physiological arousal. It teaches simple strategies for calming the body and redirecting worry so people can fall asleep more easily and handle stressful moments during the day. These methods are helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties that interfere with rest.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alba works collaboratively to test techniques and refine a plan based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in on what helps and what needs changing so the plan stays practical and personally useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, save travel time, or schedule short check-ins around work. It also allows work on sleep routines while keeping changes tied to the client's real-life environment rather than promising any particular format.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alba work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. Additional areas include grief, addictions, caregiver stress, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques and conversational sessions that focus on goals and small behavior changes between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Rhode Island LICSW and has three years of experience practicing as a clinical social worker serving a range of mental health and adjustment concerns.
Where is Alba licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LICSW in Rhode Island and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are offered to clients within her licensed region.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What is the easiest way to begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.