Leona Pusey-Rigg, LCSW

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier day to day.

Leona emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship and encourages people to build on their own strengths. She works with common concerns like sleep problems, parenting stress, relationship strain, anger, mood disorders, and career pressures. She also supports people facing long-term health problems, caregiving burdens, and end-of-life or hospice challenges.

Her approach blends several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, and motivational interviewing. She uses these tools to help people clarify goals, practice new skills, and make changes that fit their life. Sessions focus on clear, doable strategies rather than jargon.

Leona has 15 years of experience as an LCSW in Florida and over three decades in social work settings overall. She designs treatment plans to match each person’s specific needs and circumstances. The aim is steady progress toward better coping and improved daily functioning.

Therapy is offered by live video most of the time, with telephone used occasionally. Before booking, confirm current session options so arrangements match scheduling needs.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Leona uses cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, and mindfulness in her online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors to ease anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and pacing so clients feel heard and understood. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods that match daily life and adjust the plan if something is not helping.

Leona offers live video sessions most of the time, with telephone used occasionally. Check the current session options before booking so times and formats fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use breathwork, worksheets, and in-the-moment coaching from home without changing plans.