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Leann Buffmyer, LMSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Leann

Leann Buffmyer, LMSW, focuses on supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related concerns, family conflicts, and LGBT issues. She brings a compassionate, collaborative presence to sessions and aims to help clients explore painful thoughts and patterns while building practical skills for daily life.

Background and approach

Her approach values listening first and adapting techniques to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. In therapy she combines evidence-based methods and empathic engagement to address emotional pain, relationship struggles, body image and impulse-related concerns.

Leann integrates work on attachment, communication, grief and isolation along with targeted strategies for panic, mood disorders, and self-harm urges when appropriate. She meets clients where they are and partners with them to identify goals, try new coping tools, and strengthen resilience over time.

Integrating proven approaches in online therapy

Leann often draws on Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and work with different internal parts rather than treating upsetting feelings as the whole person. This approach can be useful for people wrestling with inner conflict, shame, or self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another tool she uses to support values-based change by helping clients accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful actions. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way she listens and responds, prioritizing empathy and respect so clients feel heard and understood as they explore concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Leann treats it as a collaborative exploration. She discusses different methods with each client, adapts techniques to match goals and preferences, and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs adjusting.

Online therapy sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules, allow for different communication styles, and provide multiple ways to practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Leann help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, LGBT-related concerns, and family conflicts, along with related topics such as body image, attachment issues, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The clinician blends empathic, client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with individuals and families in varied settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
Leann holds an LMSW with licence MI LMSW 6801117141 and practices in Michigan.
In which languages does she provide services and are international clients accepted?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English