David Affolter , LMHC, LPCC

David Affolter has spent most of his adult life helping others find direction and meaning. After serving in the Air Force, he chose a career focused on supporting young people and spent almost twenty years teaching and coaching at the high school level, where he found particular satisfaction helping students who were struggling to find their way. Many turned to him for a listening ear and practical guidance, and he continues to follow their paths today through occasional contact on social media.

When his family reached a new phase, he pursued graduate training in Community Counseling at The University of Akron, completing his degree in 1994. He went on to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - in Ohio and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - in Florida, credentials that reflect his formal training and clinical authorization to provide counseling. Over a 27-year professional career, he has guided people through a wide range of life challenges, offering new perspectives and practical strategies to help them move toward goals they choose for themselves.

He describes counseling as a collaborative process of learning, healing, and building new ways of living. With a patient, steady approach shaped by years of teaching and clinical work, David works with individuals to identify where they want to go and supports them as they take the steps to get there.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take manageable steps toward a more meaningful life. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the person's own capacity to heal. This approach is often helpful for people seeking empathic understanding, self-exploration, and stronger self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It can be effective for managing stress, mood concerns, and anxiety by teaching skills for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life and to connect from different locations with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the work.