Leona Pusey-Rigg, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 15 years in practice

Leona Pusey-Rigg welcomes people who are worn out by worry, grief, major life changes, or persistent low mood.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW13424 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1831654441 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Leona

Leona Pusey-Rigg welcomes people who are worn out by worry, grief, major life changes, or persistent low mood. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of clinical experience and practical focus. She aims to help people notice strengths and take small steps that change daily life for the better.

Leona uses straightforward approaches that focus on real problems and real solutions. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

Background and approach

Sessions are geared toward clear goals like improving sleep, easing anxiety, managing anger, or coping with caregiving and chronic illness. Her style is warm and respectful. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and helps shape a treatment plan around those priorities.

She emphasizes practical strategies people can try between sessions and checks in on what works and what needs adjusting. Leona has worked in Florida settings supporting people through grief, trauma, relationship strain, career transitions, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with issues tied to aging, immigration stress, and long-term medical conditions.

Her background includes helping people cope when life feels overwhelming and when routines break down. In sessions she focuses on building coping skills, clearer communication, and manageable routines. Progress is paced to the person, not a script.

Leona aims to be a steady partner who notices small gains and helps people keep moving forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leona lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Leona names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like persistent worry, low mood, and sleep disruption. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person - it uses active listening and validation so people feel heard while they work toward practical goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together you will adjust the plan over time based on what helps you make steady, useful changes.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you work face-to-face from wherever you are, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick support, ongoing coaching, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leona commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends practical problem-solving with empathic listening. Sessions combine client-centered care, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set and reach goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Leona has 15 years of clinical experience working in Florida across a range of settings. Her background includes work with grief, trauma, aging issues, caregiving stress, and medical-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Leona provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet remotely.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

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