David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC

David Affolter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood struggles, relationship concerns, and life changes. He brings a calm, practical manner to sessions and focuses on helping clients find clearer direction and usable steps forward.

David spent many years as a high school teacher and coach after serving in the Air Force. He completed a graduate degree in Community Counseling at The University of Akron in 1994 and has nearly three decades of counseling experience since that time. His background gives him a long view of life transitions and the day-to-day challenges people face.

In sessions he shares new perspectives and practical tools. He works collaboratively to help clients decide where they want to go and how to get there. He emphasizes small, concrete changes that build confidence and momentum over time.

David has helped people recover from trauma, face addiction and manage mood problems. He also supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, career shifts, and questions about life purpose. He describes therapy as a chance to heal old wounds and try on new ways of living.

He aims to make therapy understandable and useful. Conversations tend to be straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients discover steps that fit their values and goals. People who want practical guidance and steady support often find his approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear; it can help with anxiety, depression, and finding more meaning in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and helps people test and change unhelpful thoughts while building new coping skills for mood and anxiety problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the individual by offering nonjudgmental listening and reflection, helping people feel heard and then choose their next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from different approaches as appropriate. This decision is revisited over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm what session options are currently offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, manage follow-up tasks, or fit a brief coaching conversation into a workday without needing extra travel time.