Leona Pusey-Rigg , LCSW

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She focuses on women's issues among other concerns and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them.

She uses straightforward strategies to build on a person's strengths. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear goals. Leona draws on methods that help with thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness so clients can manage mood, sleep, and everyday stressors.

Leona has 15 years as an LCSW and practices in Florida. Her background includes long experience in social work and a belief in aligning mind, body, and spirit. She prioritizes the relationship between therapist and client and works to offer respect, compassion, and validation during sessions.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also supports people dealing with immigration issues, isolation, and shifts in life purpose.

Leona creates individualized treatment plans based on what each person needs. She offers live video appointments and some telephone sessions. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small actions that match what matters most. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and sleep, and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like depression and anxiety.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls and phone sessions, with live chat and text-based messaging available for shorter check-ins or when a written check-in fits better. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills work and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Text and chat options make it simple to share updates between sessions and fit therapy into a tight schedule.