- Listening first
- Skills-based help
- Warm and direct
About Leann
Leann Buffmyer, LMSW, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. She is experienced supporting those facing family conflict, communication problems, body image concerns, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Her approach aims to make sharing thoughts and feelings easier for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Leann keeps sessions simple and direct. She listens with curiosity and tries to create a welcoming space free of judgment. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Her clinical style draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered work. She also uses ideas from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when they fit a person's goals. These methods are used to help with stress, mood shifts, panic symptoms, and patterns that repeat in relationships.
Leann holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential, abbreviated as LMSW. She practices in Michigan and has three years of documented experience in settings noted in her profile. Sessions are offered in English.
People often come for help when worries or panic begin to interfere with school, work, or family life. Leann aims to support each person in finding practical skills, clearer communication, and more steady moods over time.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and decisions about relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes warm, nonjudgmental listening so people can explore what matters to them and find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily challenges, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing short check-ins or standard-length conversations depending on what works best. They also let people practice skills in real-world routines and bring examples from home, school, or work directly into the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image issues, LGBT-related concerns, family conflict, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
Work tends to be conversational and practical, with a focus on listening first and finding small steps forward. Techniques are adapted to each person's needs rather than following one fixed method.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
The profile notes three years of documented experience and prior work in a variety of settings supporting individuals and families.
What credentials and location information are provided?
The clinician holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.