- Years in practice
- 27
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPCC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About David
David Affolter is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. He draws on decades of experience to listen, clarify goals, and help people make practical changes. His approach is straightforward and focused on next steps rather than long speeches.
He began his adult career in the Air Force and then spent nearly twenty years as a high school teacher and coach.
Background and approach
In the classroom he often worked with students who felt stuck, and he found satisfaction in helping them take small steps forward. Those years shaped how he listens and how he encourages people to try new behaviors. After his daughters left for college, he earned a graduate degree in Community Counseling from The University of Akron in 1994.
He holds the credential LMHC, which is Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and LPCC, which is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He practices in Ohio and also holds licensure in Florida. With 27 years of clinical experience, he uses simple, practical tools to help people heal from wounds and rebuild their lives.
He often focuses on giving clear information, new perspectives, and doable plans for change. Many clients work on issues like parenting stress, mood disorders, grief, addiction, and career transitions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
He aims to help people find a new course - whether that means adjusting relationships, changing work, or exploring meaning and purpose. He welcomes conversations about next steps and how to get started.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and life challenges
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, parenting stress, and life transitions because it emphasizes concrete steps toward what matters.Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the person’s experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflective listening to help people clarify goals and feel understood. This approach can be helpful when someone needs to sort out identity, purpose, or complex emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and carry therapeutic work into everyday life.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career questions, and related difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style that emphasizes listening, giving new perspectives, and helping people set clear, doable steps toward their goals.
What is his background in counseling?
He spent nearly twenty years as a high school teacher and coach before completing a graduate degree in Community Counseling in 1994 and moving into clinical practice.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio; he also holds licensure in Florida as documented.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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