Leona Pusey-Rigg

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, and other life changes. She works with individuals coping with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Leona aims to meet people where they are and build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship to support goals for a better quality of life.

She brings 15 years of experience as an LCSW and draws on many years in social work practice. Leona uses practical methods that help people notice harmful patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building skills that fit each person’s situation.

Leona blends several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She works collaboratively to create a treatment plan shaped by the person’s goals and preferences. The work often includes real-world exercises to practice between sessions.

Her background includes helping people with mood disorders, caregiver stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, immigration-related issues, and workplace difficulties. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and validation while helping people move toward clearer values and practical coping steps.

Leona provides therapy via live video and sometimes by telephone. Before booking, confirm current session options to make sure they fit your needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help

Leona uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take steady action toward what matters. This approach is often useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work and focuses on listening, respect, and creating a safe space so people can understand themselves better and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete tools to spot thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Leona collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process usually includes agreed-upon steps and between-session tasks to reinforce learning.

Leona provides sessions by live video and occasionally by telephone, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people use recorded coping strategies or practice skills in real settings between meetings, while the therapist and client discuss what is working and what to change.