David Affolter
Hope-focused clinical counselor
LMHC, LPCC Ohio
- Experience
- 27 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About David
David Affolter brings 27 years of counseling experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and a wide range of mood and behavioral struggles.
Background and approach
He draws on a long career helping others that began in education and coaching following service in the Air Force, later moving into professional counseling after completing graduate training in Community Counseling at The University of Akron. David uses practical tools and conversation to help clients identify goals and move toward meaningful change.
His approach blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to match interventions to individual needs. He emphasizes providing new perspectives, skills, and supports so people can heal from life wounds and build new ways of living that feel purposeful.
Licensed in Ohio and Florida, David focuses on guiding clients step by step as they pursue clearer direction, healthier patterns, and renewed confidence in themselves.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practicing concrete strategies to shift those patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many daily coping challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and accept difficult internal experiences while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for stress, trauma-related struggles, and chronic emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and uses empathic listening to create space for self-directed growth and understanding, supporting those seeking insight and personal direction.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to schedule care around work, family, and life demands and to maintain continuity of support from wherever they are able to connect.
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Experience
27+ years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English