David Affolter is a seasoned counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem problems.
01About David
David Affolter is a seasoned counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem problems. He also supports those facing grief, career change, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and process or sex-related addictions. David holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and brings 27 years of helping people to his work in Ohio.
He began his adult career in the Air Force and then spent nearly two decades teaching high school and coaching.
Background and approach
In the classroom he often listened to students who felt stuck and helped them find direction. Those years shaped his practical, people-focused approach to counseling. After his children left home he completed a graduate degree in community counseling at The University of Akron in 1994 and moved into clinical practice.
He describes counseling as sharing new information and perspectives, and then helping people choose the path they want to take. Clients can expect straightforward, conversational sessions where David listens closely and offers concrete options for change.
He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to match the work to each person’s goals. David emphasizes practical steps and personal meaning. He has watched many people rebuild after deep setbacks and find new directions in career, relationships, or spirituality.
Those who want a steady, experienced guide through life transitions may find his style helpful.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH6268 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.2102075 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1033388053 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods David names
- 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
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and finding purpose when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or compulsive habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a nonjudgmental, listening relationship that helps people feel heard and decide what changes they want to make.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s needs and goals. He will explain options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful for each individual.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or want flexible, ongoing contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the approaches above to address stress, trauma, addictions, and life changes.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does David address in sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, career change, parenting challenges, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens closely and offers concrete options people can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He served in the Air Force, then taught and coached high school for nearly twenty years before completing a graduate degree in community counseling in 1994 and moving into clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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