Leona Bishop is a Licensed Professional Counselor, accomplished author, and educator, dedicated to inspiring and empowering diverse audiences through her therapeutic expertise and heartfelt writing. Inspired by James 1:2-3, Leona founded Count It All Joy in 2007 to help individuals find joy in their healing journey. With the help of her team of experienced and licensed therapists, Leona helps individuals cultivate personal growth through evidence-based techniques and personalized emotional toolkits.
Educational Background
Leona graduated from Tougaloo College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 1995, she completed her Master of Education in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from Delta University. She then went on to acquire her Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling from Delta State University. Since 1997, she has been licensed in Mississippi and Texas since 2022. Leona holds certifications in Tele-Health, being a Trauma Professional, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-In-Training and an Internal Family Systems-Informed EMDR Consultant with Syzygy.
Emotional Workshops
Leona holds virtual self-paced workshops through Count It All Joy that are aimed at helping individuals navigate the stages of romantic relationships. Using her educational background and wisdom over the years, she helps others improve their emotional regulation in relationships through establishing boundaries and maneuvering life transitions in a healthy way.
Leona's workshop, GEMS (Guarding Your Emotions as You Move Through the Stages of Love), is available to anyone looking to improve their relationships with a licensed professional helping them begin their healing journey in love.
Leona's Approach: Healing Trauma & Distress with EMDR
With a passion for true healing, Leona's warm and bubbly nature aims to make each client feel welcome in an open and non-judgmental environment. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Leona helps individuals process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences through the use of eye movement techniques. Her areas of expertise are concentrated in depression, anxiety, and stress, but also expand to other areas. Leona's clients sing her praise for helping them navigate their high-functioning lives amidst life transitions. They leave feeling less overwhelmed and more in control of their lives.
"Therapy doesn't mean something is wrong with you. If you find yourself coping in a negative way, we're here to help you!"
Leona's Publishing
Prissy Lee's Fancy Feet and Activity Book
Delight in the imaginative world of Prissy Lee as she embarks on exciting adventures that promote creativity and self-expression. Your reader will learn a valuable lesson about PERSEVERANCE. Perfect for young readers seeking both entertainment and educational value.
JOURNEY TO JOY: A Therapeutic GUIDE and JOURNAL for Emotional Wellness
This therapeutic guide is designed to help readers improve their inner healing and personal growth. This self-help book includes Leona's therapeutic insights on emotional regulation and provides practical exercises improve your emotionsl toolkit!
This self-help book has information to help you begin your counseling journey with things to work on in therapy and grounding exercises.
JOURNEY TO JOY: A Therapeutic GUIDE and JOURNAL for Emotional Wellness
This therapeutic guide is designed to help readers improve their inner healing and personal growth. This self-help book includes Leona's therapeutic insights on emotional regulation and provides practical exercises to improve your emotional toolkit!
This self-help book contains prompts that help you reflect on your thoughts and feelings as you go through therapy to improve your emotional wellness, personal growth, and healing.
What Brings Leona Joy?
Leona finds joy in crafting inspirational stories that uplift, encourage, and empower readers. She also finds joy in helping others find JOY as they heal through faith-led care.