Alexandra Branca , LICSW

Alexandra Branca is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Rhode Island who helps people navigate complicated emotional moments and life transitions. She brings an eight-year background working with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression, alongside focused experience supporting clients facing chronic health issues, caregiving demands, workplace pressures, and the complexities of aging and end-of-life matters.

Her practice centers on creating a collaborative, compassionate environment where individuals can explore communication patterns, personal values, and sources of meaning. Alexandra combines evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs and goals.

Clients seeking help with relationship difficulties, career strain, impulsivity or ADHD-related challenges, isolation and loneliness, or the emotional effects of fertility, cancer, or chronic pain will find a guided, strengths-based approach that emphasizes self-compassion and practical strategies. Alexandra aims to help people build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop sustainable coping skills that support healthier connections and greater day-to-day well-being.

Through attentive listening and collaborative planning, she supports adults through transitions like divorce, bereavement, caregiving shifts, and career changes, helping them translate insight into actionable steps. Her work balances empathy with practical tools so clients can move toward more fulfilling personal and interpersonal lives.

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