Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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I am a licensed clinical social worker and a certified qualified supervisor for social work interns. With my 33 years of social work experience in multiple settings, and belief in the power of the proper alignment of mind body and spirit, I am confident that I can support you wherever you are in your life struggles. I will intentionally help you identify and tap into your own abilities and strengths to achieve your goals of improving your quality of life. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship impacts therapy outcomes, and I therefore endeavor to establish the relationship based on a non-judgmental approach, showing respect, compassion, and validation. I understand that asking for help can be sometimes difficult and I acclaim your strength for doing so at this time. I look forward to becoming an integral part of your journey and am humbled to be chosen as your guide and cheerleader.
Case types include: mood disorders/anxiety and depression, faith and religion, guilt and shame, aging and adjustment, life transitions, family conflict, grief loss and bereavement, medical and end of life, immigration, prejudice and discrimination, workplace, women’s issues.
My therapeutic interventions combine cognitive-behavioral, person centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
I will establish your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I look forward to working with you.
**Please note I only provide therapy via live video with occasional telephone mode.
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Leona Pusey-Rigg is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and a certified supervisor for social work interns with 15 years of professional experience. She brings an integrative outlook centered on the alignment of mind, body, and spirit and uses that perspective to support clients through a wide range of life challenges.
She intentionally helps clients identify and draw on their own strengths to meet goals and improve overall quality of life. Leona places strong value on the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a respectful, non-judgmental space characterized by compassion and validation.
Leona works with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, sleep difficulties, parenting and career issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among other concerns. She also addresses issues related to faith and religion, guilt and shame, aging and adjustment, medical and end-of-life matters, immigration, prejudice and discrimination, workplace challenges, and women’s issues.
Her clinical approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered methods, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Treatment plans are individualized to match each person’s specific needs and goals.
Leona understands that asking for help can be difficult and acknowledges the strength it takes to reach out. She looks forward to supporting clients as a guide and cheerleader on their therapeutic journeys. Please note that she provides therapy primarily via live video with occasional telephone sessions.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, virtual therapy is often just as effective as traditional in-person care.
One major advantage is flexibility – you can connect with a therapist in the format that fits your life, whether by video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This makes it easier to maintain consistency and access support when schedules or travel make in-person visits difficult.
Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and if the fit does not feel right, clients have the ability to switch therapists. Online therapy can therefore offer both clinical effectiveness for many common issues and practical convenience for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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