- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Leann
Leann Buffmyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 3 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, family issues, and eating-related problems. Leann aims to help adults who are navigating difficult emotions and relationship tensions.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions look at patterns that feed worry, low mood, or eating struggles. Leann draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and willing action.
Leann also works with emotional connection and communication using emotionally-focused ideas. That can help when relationships feel tense or when blended family roles create confusion. She pays attention to attachment patterns that influence how people relate to partners and household members.
For people managing impulsivity, panic, or strong emotions, she brings practical skills from dialectical behavior therapy. These are short, teachable strategies for calming down, tolerating distress, and improving decisions in the moment.
Leann describes herself as an ally to LGBT people and supports those facing related identity or coming-out issues. Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented, with an eye toward small steps that fit daily life. To begin, readers should confirm the current session options before booking.
How Leann Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Leann often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in sessions. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical habits that reduce worry and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leann will help clients and therapists decide together which methods fit best based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. The choice can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helps them practice skills in daily life and keeps appointments consistent with work and family 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 she help with?
Leann works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, family problems, and eating-related issues among adults.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LMSW and has 3 years of clinical experience in her current scope of practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan and provides services consistent with that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.