- Anger management skills
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Leona
Leona Pusey-Rigg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Leona emphasizes practical steps people can take when anger or frustration show up. She helps clients notice patterns, try different responses, and build on what already works. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies rather than jargon. Her style is direct and respectful, and she asks questions that help people see options when emotions run high.
Her background is in social work and long-term practice across many settings. Leona uses a mix of approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She draws from each approach to match what a person needs in the moment.
In sessions she helps people manage strong feelings, rebuild trust in relationships, and set boundaries where needed. Practical tools include breathing and mindfulness exercises, rewriting unhelpful thinking, and short behavior changes to test new responses. She also addresses related issues like sleep, grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Leona provides therapy by live video and sometimes by telephone. Before a first appointment she asks about goals and current struggles so the first sessions can focus on concrete next steps.
How her approaches apply to online sessions
Leona frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and take actions that align with their values, which can reduce the grip of anger. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to change how someone feels and reacts.Finding the right approach is something she does together with each person. She will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, adjusting the plan as you test what works best. That collaborative process is part of starting and continuing work on anger and related issues.
She provides therapy by live video and sometimes by telephone, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and let people use exercises and mindfulness practices at home between meetings. Together you can decide which format and which techniques fit your day-to-day life.
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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, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to offer practical tools and short exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 15 years of experience as a clinician and has worked across multiple social work settings over her career.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions conducted?
Therapy is provided via live video with occasional telephone sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.