- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Leann
Leann Buffmyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with three years of documented experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and LGBT-related questions, and lists guilt and shame among her areas of focus. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people talk through what’s troubling them and find manageable steps forward.
She uses a mix of methods to match different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for strong emotions and impulse control.
Sessions tend to center on what someone is facing now - panic, isolation, body image, or family conflict - and on small ways to feel steadier day to day. Leann describes herself as an ally to LGBTQ people and includes family and blended-family concerns in her work. She also lists issues such as attachment, fertility stress, and self-harm among topics she addresses.
Her style is client-centered, meaning the person’s goals shape what happens in conversation and practice. She uses practical exercises, moment-to-moment problem solving, and skill-building from several therapies. That mix lets people try different strategies and keep what helps.
If someone wants to begin, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Leann uses therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. It can be useful for people struggling with guilt, shame, or avoidance by helping them choose meaningful steps despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to try approaches and adjust based on what fits their goals and daily life. That means checking in about what helps and shifting methods when needed so sessions remain practical and relevant.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use video or phone to practice skills in real time and follow up on exercises between meetings.
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 address?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, LGBT issues, and guilt and shame among her focus areas. Additional topics include body image, family problems, panic, and isolation.
How would she approach guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered work alongside CBT and ACT tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. Sessions include practical exercises and skills practice.
What is her professional background?
She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and has three years of documented experience.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and holds the MI LMSW credential as listed in her profile.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How much does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.