Profile / United States
Leann Buffmyer, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW counselor - anxiety and family issues
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- CBT and ACT tools
About Leann
Leann Buffmyer is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating and LGBTQ-related concerns. Leann also addresses family difficulties and related communication problems.
Leann uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s getting in the way day to day. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to create specific steps clients can use between sessions.
Her work also includes elements of Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support emotional regulation and clearer communication. That can mean practicing grounding skills, mapping out thought patterns, or rehearsing ways to raise hard topics with others.
Leann often addresses issues tied to body image, eating and food-related concerns, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She helps people break cycles of self-criticism and impulsive responses, and she offers focused support around panic attacks and social anxiety when those arise.
In sessions she pays attention to how relationships affect mood and behavior, including attachment concerns and blended family dynamics. She also supports people facing fertility-related stress and other family problems.
Leann conducts therapy in English and works from Michigan. People should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first appointment.
How her online sessions use CBT and ACT tools
Leann often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions tend to break problems into clear steps - identify the thought, try a different response, and review what changed.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and to choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered ideas guide how she listens and reflects, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can teach concrete skills for regulating emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leann will review your goals and preferences and suggest methods to try together. That collaborative process helps narrow which tools are most useful for stress, anxiety, eating concerns or relationship issues.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about the exact online options available and which will fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when energy or bandwidth is limited.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, eating and LGBTQ-related concerns, plus family conflicts and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Leann uses practical, task-focused work that notices thoughts and habits and tests new responses in everyday life.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an LMSW and has three years of experience in clinical practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.
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