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Leann Buffmyer

Leann Buffmyer

LMSW

Michigan

Warm, practical therapy for stress and identity concerns

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801117141
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • Focus on goals
    • Nonjudgmental listening

    About Leann

    Leann Buffmyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating and LGBTQ-related concerns. She aims to make it easier for someone feeling stuck to talk about hard things and find practical steps forward. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on listening first and working with each person at their own pace.

    Leann emphasizes a gentle, goal-focused approach in sessions. She uses conversational methods that encourage people to identify what matters to them and try workable changes. Conversations tend to be straightforward and collaborative, not full of jargon.

    She draws on several well-known approaches to guide that work, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These methods are used to help with mood, anxiety, body-image and eating concerns, and relationship strains within families or blended households.

    Her practice often addresses related issues like attachment concerns, communication problems, fertility stress, isolation, guilt or shame, panic attacks, and impulsivity. Leann also supports people facing social anxiety and self-harm thoughts by focusing on coping skills and small, manageable goals.

    With three years of documented experience in this specific line of work, she centers each session on what the individual wants to change. Prospective clients who prefer English can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and next steps.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Leann often draws on Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and build small, achievable steps forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-first approach where the person leads the conversation.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Over time the plan can change based on what is helpful and what fits the person's needs.

    Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm currently offered formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Online work can still include practical tools from ACT, skill-building from CBT, and motivational conversations to support real-world change.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Leann address?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and LGBTQ-related concerns, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, family and communication problems.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is conversational and nonjudgmental, focused on listening first and working collaboratively to set small, practical goals.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has three years of documented experience in this line of work and focuses sessions on clear, doable steps tailored to each person.

    What credential does she hold and where is she located?

    She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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