- Nonjudgmental listening
- Practical coping skills
- Live video sessions
About Leona
Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and life changes. She writes in a direct, respectful way and focuses on building a caring relationship with each person. Her tone is supportive and practical for people who feel overwhelmed and need steady guidance.
Leona draws on 15 years of practice and a long background in social work to shape flexible plans that fit everyday life. She encourages clients to notice their own strengths, then use those strengths to reach realistic goals. Sessions are framed to be non-judgmental, compassionate, and validating so people feel heard as they work through hard issues.
Her approach uses a mix of methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are chosen to help with mood, sleep, coping after loss, and managing stress in daily routines. Leona aims to make strategies clear and doable rather than abstract.
She has experience addressing grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, workplace concerns, and life purpose questions. Leona also supports people dealing with immigration-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life concerns.
Leona offers live video sessions and occasionally works by telephone. Prospective clients should select Start Therapy, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How Leona Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy
Leona uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and live by their values. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to develop new routines that can improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to the individual and taking small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard.She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches that emphasize listening and present-moment awareness. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's priorities and reflects what they share. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention exercises that can reduce rumination and support better rest.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try approaches that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean practicing short behavioral changes for sleep, learning breathing or attention exercises, or setting small, achievable goals between sessions.
Leona provides live video sessions with occasional telephone work, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the week. The therapist will help plan session frequency and homework to match how therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Leona works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and related life changes. She also helps with caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging issues, and workplace or immigration concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions focus on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and practical steps. Leona combines client-centered listening with cognitive and mindfulness techniques to create straightforward plans.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 15 years of clinical experience as an LCSW in a variety of social work settings. That background informs how she shapes treatment plans and supports coping skills.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Leona holds an LCSW license in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is provided via live video and occasionally by telephone. Confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.