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Alexandra Branca

Compassionate evidence-informed support

LICSW Rhode Island

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Alexandra

Alexandra Branca is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island who brings eight years of experience to work with adults facing a wide range of life stressors.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and the practical strains that come with caregiving, chronic illness, career changes, and sleep disruption. Her background includes attention to compassion fatigue and ADHD alongside broader issues such as communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and end-of-life transitions.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respectful listening and practical tools to improve day-to-day functioning. Alexandra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and build sustainable coping skills.

Motivational interviewing also informs her work when clients are weighing change or facing ambivalence. Clients can expect an empathetic, goal-oriented approach that balances exploration of emotions with concrete strategies for managing symptoms and navigating life changes.

Therapy is offered through various online formats and is organized so individuals can select the pathway that best fits their schedule and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online options



Alexandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and stress management. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people in clarifying values and learning to live alongside difficult feelings rather than trying to eliminate them entirely. These approaches are applied in a practical, goal-oriented way to address symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach happens collaboratively; Alexandra pairs her clinical experience with a client-centered stance to understand each person's goals, preferences, and readiness for change. Together with the client she will explore which strategies feel most useful and adjust the plan over time to better fit evolving needs.

Online therapy with Alexandra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing therapists and clients to focus treatment on actionable skills and meaningful life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexandra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem challenges, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill building with reflective work to help clients identify patterns and pursue meaningful change.
What is her professional background and experience?
Alexandra has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker supporting people through chronic health concerns, caregiving stress, career transitions, and emotional distress.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LICSW and practices in Rhode Island; her license details are RI LICSW ISW03501.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for therapy with Alexandra?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English