Leona Pusey-Rigg, LCSW

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings a compassionate, strengths-focused approach to therapy. With 15 years of experience, she supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and other life transitions. She blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered care, acceptance and commitment strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Leona emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit and works collaboratively to identify clients’ abilities and resources so they can reach their goals and improve their quality of life. She prioritizes a therapeutic relationship built on respect, compassion, and validation, and intentionally creates a non-judgmental space where people can explore difficult feelings and make meaningful changes. Asking for help is recognized as an act of courage, and Leona seeks to be a steady guide and encourager throughout the process.

Treatment plans are individualized to address specific concerns such as mood disorders, family conflict, immigration-related stress, aging and hospice issues, workplace challenges, and grief or bereavement. Clients can access services through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and the focus remains on practical strategies and personal strengths that support lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, while teaching practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment in which the person leads the pace of change and the therapist provides support, understanding, and validation. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Leona works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so treatment remains practical and meaningful.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.