Leann Buffmyer , LMSW

Leann Buffmyer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. As an LMSW she holds a master's-level social work license that authorizes clinical practice and supporting individuals and families through a range of concerns. With three years of professional experience, she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and eating and body-image issues.

Leann works from a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance, inviting clients to share thoughts and feelings in an open atmosphere where exploration and growth are encouraged. She also addresses attachment and blended family issues, communication difficulties, fertility-related stress, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and work with self-harm behaviors when appropriate. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies while validating the courage it takes to seek change.

Leann aims to support people through transitional and difficult periods by blending evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered emphasis on each person’s values and goals. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Leann integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered techniques into her online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and build willingness to accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward valued goals - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent negative thoughts. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical coping strategies to address mood concerns, panic, and eating-related issues. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, offering a supportive space for people to explore identity, relationship, and family challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Leann works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations and allow for a mix of real-time conversation and ongoing written check-ins depending on what works best for the individual.