David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC

David Affolter helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He guides those wrestling with addiction, grief, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions. David also supports people facing issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, men’s issues, and veteran and armed forces concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

David spent many years as a high school teacher and coach after service in the Air Force. He later completed a graduate degree in Community Counseling at The University of Akron and holds the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential in Ohio and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in Florida. He has worked in counseling for over 27 years and draws on a long record of helping people find direction.

In sessions he listens first, then offers new perspectives and information clients can act on. He uses structured strategies alongside supportive conversation to help people decide where they want to go and how to get there. He has watched many people move from feeling stuck to building new ways of living that feel meaningful to them.

David describes counseling as a journey taken together. He emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time. People who want straightforward guidance and a focus on real-life results will find his style practical and down-to-earth.

He practices in Ohio and works in English. If you think this approach might fit your needs, use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How David’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when anxiety, depression, or life transitions leave people unsure what to do next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for panic, mood problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals to build trust and confidence in decision making.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative planning helps shape short-term steps and longer-term goals.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people meet from different locations. Many people find that these practical benefits help them stay consistent and apply skills between sessions.