- Focus on values
- Skill-based tools
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Leann
Leann Buffmyer is an LMSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating and family concerns. She also supports people navigating LGBT questions and related issues. Her tone is calm and direct, aimed at people who need practical help and clear next steps.
Leann invites clients to talk through what feels hard right now. She focuses on creating a space where people can name their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions center on what a person wants to change and what small steps feel possible.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action that aligns with those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are sometimes used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Leann also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to build understanding and stronger patterns of relating. This can be helpful for attachment concerns, blended family challenges, communication problems, and fertility-related stress. She pays attention to how body image, guilt, isolation, and mood can shape daily life.
Leann has three years of documented experience as an LMSW in Michigan. She works in English and does not accept international clients. People who want to start are invited to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Leann commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, value-driven actions; it can help with stress, anxiety, and moving past stuck patterns. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to teach practical techniques for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing habits.The right approach often emerges together. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday routines. That collaborative process means techniques can shift as needs change, mixing skills, values work, and emotionally-focused conversation when helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling around work breaks, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when days are full. Discussing practical needs during the matching and scheduling steps helps shape how therapy fits into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and family concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include body image, attachment and communication problems, mood and panic symptoms, and self-harm thoughts.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and exploring values while keeping conversations grounded and direct.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has three years of documented experience and holds the LMSW credential. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and choices of interventions.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential listed as MI LMSW. Location influences scheduling and applicable professional rules.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided only to clients within the therapist's allowed jurisdictions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up and depends on the matched therapist and region.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The matching step helps pair you with the right clinician.