David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC

David Affolter is a licensed counselor with 27 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. He brings a calm, steady presence and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. David aims to help people move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

He began his working life in the Air Force and then spent nearly two decades as a high school teacher and coach. Those years shaped how he listens and how he helps people find what matters to them. After earning a graduate degree in Community Counseling from The University of Akron in 1994, he became an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC and also holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC.

David uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations to give new perspectives and information. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to help people identify values, change unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas also appear when they match a person’s needs.

His work often centers on helping people recover from life wounds and build new ways of living. He mentions seeing many clients find renewed purpose, repair relationships, or shift careers. David describes therapy as a journey he joins alongside the person seeking change.

People who want practical guidance and steady support may find his style useful. He works in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. If you think this approach might help, consider the next step to learn more and arrange a meeting.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It often helps people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma-related avoidance, and life transitions by teaching practical steps tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and many everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting space so people can find their own solutions and sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. David will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That collaborative conversation can include trying one approach and adapting over time based on what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. If you want to work online, ask which session options are offered and how scheduling fits your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed, while still focusing on values, skill building, and problem solving with a licensed professional.