- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Leona
Leona Pusey-Rigg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her profile also lists life purpose among other focus areas.
She starts by listening to what feels most urgent and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills you can use between meetings. Leona uses straightforward methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice thoughts, adjust unhelpful patterns, and act on their priorities.
Her style draws on client-centered and solution-focused work. That means conversations emphasize the person's experience and build on existing strengths. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people are weighing big changes or trying to make sustained shifts in behavior.
She has experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice concerns, immigration-related stress, and disaster-related coping. Leona also addresses communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Before a plan is set, she and the person agree on practical steps and measurable goals. Sessions may include mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving activities to handle daily demands. The aim is to make progress that fits the person's life and responsibilities.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Leona commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.She also draws on client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques to keep the process collaborative. That means she will work with the person to decide which approach fits best, adjusting methods to the person's goals and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
The original biography states she provides therapy via live video with occasional telephone sessions. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what will work with your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join without travel time. Telephone sessions can be used when less bandwidth or a quicker conversational check-in is preferable.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Treatment emphasizes practical steps and skills. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and solution-focused work to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Florida and working across a range of settings and concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography notes she provides therapy via live video with occasional telephone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.