LMHC, LPCC
David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC
- Experience27 years
- LocationOhio
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About David
David Affolter brings a long history of helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and ADHD. He combines decades of practical life experience with professional training to support clients facing grief, anger, career transitions, and questions of purpose and meaning.
Background and approach
With a background that includes military service and nearly two decades as a high school teacher and coach, David often draws on those years of mentoring when working with adults who seek clearer direction or renewed motivation.
After completing a graduate degree in Community Counseling at The University of Akron in 1994, he earned licensure as an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Over 27 years in clinical practice, he has used evidence-informed approaches to help people process wounds from the past, develop coping skills, and pursue new life paths.
His work emphasizes practical strategies, compassion, and collaboration to help clients move toward goals such as improved relationships, stability with mood and addictive behaviors, and a stronger sense of self and purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your goals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete skills to change mood, reduce anxiety, and address behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, test techniques, and tailor strategies based on goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time when something is not working as hoped.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, continue work during transitions, and access support from home or wherever a person is located within Ohio. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver skills training, reflective conversation, and action-focused planning in ways that suit each client’s routine and comfort level.
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Experience
27+ years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
What David can help with
David Affolter works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.
How David approaches therapy
David's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Ohio, with 27 years of clinical experience.