About Pelba
Pelba Smith is a Georgia-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals who feel stuck by isolation, guilt, or communication problems and helps them find clearer ways forward. Pelba speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She draws on ten years of experience as a social worker to guide conversations about life purpose, self-love, and forgiveness.
Background and approach
Pelba helps people break down big feelings into manageable pieces. Sessions often focus on skill building, clearer communication, and coping strategies for everyday life. Pelba describes her work as trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
That means she pays attention to how life events and culture shape someone’s reactions and choices. She aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and understood. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented.
Pelba partners with each person to set realistic steps and track progress. She balances empathic listening with practical tools to tackle problems like social anxiety and relationship strain. Clients can expect a straightforward style that blends emotional support with skills practice.
Pelba uses her LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW background to inform treatment choices and to tailor care to each person’s needs. She works by appointment in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Pelba uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing. One approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which looks at how past distressing events affect current thoughts, feelings, and reactions; this helps with anxiety, grief, and lingering shame. Another approach centers on skills training for communication and emotional regulation, teaching concrete tools people can use in tense conversations or when feeling overwhelmed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pelba collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit best for their needs and goals. She checks in about what is working and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people have face-to-face conversations when they prefer visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter updates or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English