David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC
Experienced counselor helping people find new direction
Details
| Name | David Affolter |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LPCC |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Florida, Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 27 |
About David
David Affolter helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and problems with relationships and self-worth. He is David Affolter, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 27 years of experience. He practices in Ohio and works by listening, offering new perspectives, and helping people decide where they want to go next.
His approach grew from years as a high school teacher and coach after service in the Air Force.
Background and approach
Those years shaped how he talks with people who feel stuck or unsure. He focuses on practical steps and steady encouragement rather than quick fixes. In sessions he draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe their life stories.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to connect values to action and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered techniques are part of how he builds a calm, respectful space for conversation. David often helps people recover from past wounds, rekindle purpose, or rebuild after big life changes.
He also supports those coping with addictions, mood disorders, panic, and veteran-related issues. The work can include setting small goals, practicing new ways to respond, and trying different viewpoints to change how life feels. He invites people who want to find a new direction to reach out.
The first steps usually include a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. David aims to partner with each person to map practical next steps toward their goals.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused work fits online
David uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite and make sense of difficult life chapters by paying attention to the stories they tell about themselves and their choices. This approach can be helpful for grief, feelings of emptiness, and questions about life purpose.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to connect values to actions, helping people take small steps toward a life they value even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in his work to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical ways to change them, which can reduce anxiety and mood-related distress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together what to try and adjust the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when needed, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins or support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep consistent sessions, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and use approaches like ACT and CBT in daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties with self-esteem and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is listening first and then offering new perspectives. He focuses on practical steps, steady encouragement, and helping people decide where they want to go next.
What is his professional background?
He served in the Air Force, spent nearly twenty years as a high school teacher and coach, then completed a graduate degree in Community Counseling in 1994 and has worked in counseling for over 27 years.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with credentials listed as FL LMHC and OH LPCC, and he practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different communication needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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