Leona Pusey-Rigg

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Leona

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that centers respect, compassion, and validation while guiding clients to recognize and build on their existing strengths. Leona aims to support practical changes that improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness practices, solution-focused work, and Motivational Interviewing. Leona draws on additional experience addressing caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric concerns, immigration issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and a range of mood and adjustment challenges.

She offers sessions from Florida in English and provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can expect individualized treatment planning that aligns with their goals and preferences.

Leona highlights the importance of the therapeutic relationship and positions herself as a supportive guide who helps clients identify resources and take meaningful steps forward. Therapy is offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches for Online Change and Practical Support

Leona commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward what matters, which can help with life transitions, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Leona collaborates with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs and goals. She uses a blend of evidence-informed techniques and client-centered conversation to shape each treatment plan, adjusting methods as progress and preferences emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations and allow continued momentum between in-person commitments. Leona uses these modalities to support practical skill-building, mindfulness practices, and goal-focused work while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address most often

Leona works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting and anger, as well as mood disorders and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style

Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor a practical and compassionate approach to each person.

What is her professional background

She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of clinical experience and additional practice addressing caregiving stress, chronic illness, aging, immigration issues, and end-of-life concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist

The therapist is listed as LCSW with the license FL LCSW SW13424 and practices from Florida.

In which languages can I work with this clinician

Services are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for meetings

Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled for therapy

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English