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Leona Bishop is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, 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 earned her Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling from Delta State University. She has been licensed in Mississippi since 1997 and in Texas since 2022. Leona is a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board Certified School Counselor -Retired (NCSC), and holds the following certifications:
Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Informed EMDR Therapist
Emotional Wellness Workshops - Journey to JOY
Leona provides dynamic Emotional Wellness Workshops designed to inspire healing, growth, and transformation. Presented in schools, churches, workplaces, and community spaces, these interactive sessions empower participants to take ownership of their emotional well-being and cultivate inner peace.
Drawing from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, Leona helps individuals connect with their core Self—guiding them to lead with calm, compassion, clarity, and confidence. Her workshops blend practical self-regulation tools, reflection, and interactive activities, leaving participants feeling empowered, grounded, and hopeful.
Whether you’re seeking a meaningful experience for your staff, congregation, students, or community group, Leona’s engaging style and heartfelt approach will leave a lasting impact.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Reach out today to learn more or book Leona for your next event!
Leona's Approach: Healing Trauma & Distress with EMDR
With a passion for true healing, Leona Richards-Bishop creates a warm, welcoming space where clients can feel safe, seen, and supported. She uses an IFS-Informed EMDR approach—a blend of two powerful therapies that work together to help people heal from past hurts.
Many of the struggles we face as adults come from old negative beliefs formed in childhood, such as “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unlovable,” or “Something is wrong with me.” Through gentle guidance and bilateral stimulation (a calming process that helps the brain reprocess memories), Leona helps clients identify and heal the parts of themselves that still carry these painful beliefs.
As a result, clients learn to replace those old patterns with empowering truths like “I am valuable,” “I am enough,” and “I am worthy of love.” Leona’s clients often leave feeling lighter, more confident, and more in control of their emotions and 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.
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