Leona Pusey-Rigg , LCSW

Leona Pusey-Rigg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience supporting adults and families through a wide range of life challenges. As an LCSW, she brings formal training in clinical assessment and intervention and also serves as a certified qualified supervisor for social work interns, guiding early-career clinicians as they develop their practice. She emphasizes an integrated view of mind, body, and spirit and works to help clients access their own strengths and resources to improve their quality of life.

Leona centers the therapeutic relationship as a key part of effective care, approaching clients with respect, compassion, and validation. Her style is non-judgmental and collaborative, aiming to create a space where people feel heard and supported as they address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, and mood disorders. She also works with aging and caregiver issues, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life matters.

Leona combines evidence-informed methods including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and ongoing collaboration to help clients navigate change and build resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Leona Pusey-Rigg

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take steps toward a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by encouraging committed action aligned with personal values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions; this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leona works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adapts techniques from these approaches to suit individual needs. Clients and therapist together evaluate progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care from home or other locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain consistent support while working toward personal goals.