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David Affolter, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 67 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida and Ohio

Recent reviews

Pretty awesome, full of wonderful tips

Reviewed August 2024

I have started therapy with David three weeks ago. He is understanding, kind and open and also extremely able in helping me to fill in the blanks. I am confident the therapy will be very fruitful. Thank you

Reviewed July 2024

More about David

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC, LPCC

Hello! I’m David Affolter,

I have been helping people most of my adult life. It just seems that has been a major motivation for me. After college and service in the Air Force, I really was confronted with the reality that I needed to choose a direction in life. I made a decision that it had to be something that would bring me lasting satisfaction. I would feel good about myself. I became a high school teacher and coach, and I loved doing that for almost twenty years. I experienced the joy of seeing young people do things they thought they couldn’t ever do. In my teaching, I always seemed to be drawn to the students who seemed like they were struggling to find their way. Students came to me for someone to listen to them and help them find their way. I have the joy today of keeping in touch via social media, and I watching as they grow their own families and follow their own path.

After those teaching years and my own daughters moved on to college and adult life, I felt the urge to keep helping people, but I felt moved to go into counseling. With the support of my wife, I completed a graduate/professional degree in Community Counseling at The University of Akron in 1994 and became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. It really was a smooth transition, and I have learned that a significant part of counseling is giving people new information and perspectives and helping them decide where they want to go and how to get there. I have continued now for over twenty years in helping people deal with a variety of problems in their lives, and the large majority are able to feel good about themselves and able to move in the direction they choose. I have learned how life has wounded people and how to help them heal from those wounds. I have seen people who thought their lives were over but have learned in therapy how to build new ways of being and living that lead them to new destinations—destinations that many never thought they would arrive at in the beginning. I know when I reflect on my own journey over the past fifty years or so, I am amazed at the variety of things life has brought my way, and the lessons I have learned along the way. It is a very humbling experience watching people gain the courage to change and move forward in ways they never believed they could. If this kind of experience is something that you believe would be helpful to you, then you are in the right place. I can join you on your journey and help you find your way to your new destination—a new way of looking at yourself, a new career path, finding new friends, or finding a new spirituality to give new meaning and purpose to your life. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to your new destination!

Specialties

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 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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

David Affolter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033388053.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH6268 · Expires March 2025
  • LPCC · Ohio · E.2102075 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Affolter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

67 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Helped Anxiety Recommend Supportive Knowledgeable Listens Wonderful Thank you

Pretty awesome, full of wonderful tips

Reviewed August 2024

I have started therapy with David three weeks ago. He is understanding, kind and open and also extremely able in helping me to fill in the blanks. I am confident the therapy will be very fruitful. Thank you

Reviewed July 2024

He is patient, kind, and has creative ideas to help me push through my problems. You can tell he knows what he’s talking about and comes across as wise and helpful, and never judgemental.

Reviewed May 2024

Great service from my therapist

Reviewed April 2024

David is very supportive.

Reviewed March 2024

Wise.

Reviewed March 2024

Thankful that God has put him in my life. Very helpful, great perspective

Reviewed August 2023

David is a very professional and caring therapist. Highly knowledgeable in the Scriptures and prays for me every session. Thank you David for sharing your gift with me. God graciously bless you and your loved ones.

Reviewed August 2023

He is wonderful and is helping me so much.

Reviewed February 2023

I have never done counseling before and David is so respectful, courteous, and I always feel comfortable talking to him. Only in a few sessions and I've gotten a lot of issues fixed through his insight and wisdom. Always understanding and provides me with applicable scripture I can use to grow closer to Christ. Encouraging and Empowering me that I can be an overcomer! Highly recommend him. Very informative and provides resources and easy to understand lessons. My favorite part is we always pray during our live sessions and he is frequent to check up on me and my prayer life, and making sure I'm keeping in the word of God and being led by his spirit. Definitely a counselor that represents what Faithful Counseling is all about.

Reviewed July 2021

David is easy to talk to and does a good job with adapting to my individual needs. He doesn't make assumptions and does a good job getting to the heart of the issue and is supportive along the way with taking steps. Although I have just met with him twice, I feel he is a good choice if you are looking for scripturally based counseling for spiritual growth and taking steps to overcoming hardship.

Reviewed November 2020

Great guy, helped me alot in the first session.

Reviewed November 2020

He is very calm and responsive without patronizing and is very supportive. He comes off as wise and not judgmental at all. I know everyone should be like that, but he is exceptionally gifted at actually caring.

Reviewed January 2024

David has been instrumental in helping me to get my life back on track. Throughout the last year, he has guided me and helped me heal with emotional, mental, marital, and faith issues. He has truly been an amazing support system and mentor in my life. Thanks for all you have done David!

Reviewed January 2024

David has been a wonderful source of support during our brief time together. He is genuinely present during every moment of our sessions, which is evident by the insightful questions he poses. I would highly recommend David to anyone seeking guidance from a compassionate man who has obviously lived a lot of life and is willing to freely share his wisdom.

Reviewed November 2023

He has been very helpful in me overcoming my trauma in my past relationship, and continue growing and maintaining a more positive outlook

Reviewed September 2023

He is a natural and great listener! He has helped me tremendously with just a few sessions together.

Reviewed September 2023

Mr. Affolter is respectful and listens. He also gives me things to think about to help me with my issues.

Reviewed September 2023

Great therapist that listens, guides, and empathetic to your issues. I will continue to see him for therapy.

Reviewed September 2023

Dr David is one of the best professionals.

Reviewed August 2023

David is a great therapist who is genuine and timely with his communications. He provide great feedback and helps to develop skills necessary to overcome obstacles in life.

Reviewed August 2023

David is kind and knowledgeable. I wanted to work with somebody that is good, mature, and is a person of faith. Betterhelp connected me with David and I would highly recommend him!

Reviewed June 2023

A truly amazing help, David is a very patient, kind, and knowledgeable listener, who offers constructive tools every session to help me implement the advice/suggestions/insights he provides during each session. He’s extremely responsive by message and is very easy to schedule appts with. I can’t recommend him enough!

Reviewed June 2023

Dr David is one of the best therapist I’ve ever had he is patient and kind.

Reviewed March 2023

Amazing in all ways!

Reviewed March 2023

David is a great therapist, and an all around great guy. He taught me methods that I use on a daily basis, and was available to help me anytime I needed. One of the best out there, and I would recommend David to anyone!

Reviewed February 2023

David has always been my #1 supporter. Even when everything felt lost, David was there to sit with me and help me work my own way through it. It's been quite the journey over the past couple of years, and it's time for the next stage in my adventure. David is patient, kind, with a great sense of humour. He is full of wisdom and encouragement and not afraid to make me challenge my own thoughts in a considerate and careful way. Thanks David for being a part of this journey, I hope many others will get to experience David's companionship on their own paths.

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve had multiple therapists & psych doctors over the years bcs of my own extensive history of mental health Dx & struggles, and I can confidently say David is the best therapist I’ve ever had. He is extremely adept at active & empathic listening, and gives incredibly helpful insights and resources to help me get through any crisis or rough patch I’m experiencing. I’ve only had a handful of sessions so far, but I can adamantly say his advice is already invaluable to me! :)

Reviewed January 2023

David has helped me reduce stress and anxiety.

Reviewed December 2022

David has been a tremendous help in assisting me with learning how to set boundaries, gaining control over my thoughts, and learning how to develop healthy habits to allow myself to be more calm. This has helped my mental health as well as my physical health with fibromyalgia.

Reviewed December 2022

David Affolter has been really helpful for me when working through my anxiety issues. Both from regular, responsive communication, and with helpful resources. He has given me a lot of tools that I implemented in my daily life to help keep my stress and anxiety in check. Regular check ins have also helped reinforce inbetween our sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

David is incredible!

Reviewed November 2022

David is a wise and insightful therapist. He has been crucial to my recovery and success in life.

Reviewed November 2022

After just my first video session with David I was filled with such hope. I knew then like I know now that I am going to make it through this hard time in my life. I'm already beyond grateful for David coming into my life and supporting me through this. I could not ask for a better mentor. Thank you, David. I am a good person and I will prevail.

Reviewed November 2022

David provides gentle guidance to the right solution, offers information and techniques to help achieve my goals and is supportive with encouragement when I doubt myself.

Reviewed September 2022

David is an extremely good therapist. He's an incredible listener and responder. We connect on a lot of different things and I really appreciate that. I would recommend him to anyone who needs therapy.

Reviewed September 2022

David is a top class therapist. His advice has already begun to shift my life back into gear. I look forward to our weekly sessions.

Reviewed September 2022

David is great and listens with patience.

Reviewed August 2022

David is very supportive.

Reviewed August 2022

Very helpful information given to me outside the therapy session.

Reviewed August 2022

I've had a great experience working with David Affolter and feel like it has been really helpful for me

Reviewed July 2022

He’s Awesome

Reviewed July 2022

David is beyond great... trust in his process.

Reviewed June 2022

David is a great resource! I appreciate his listening skills and advice.

Reviewed June 2022

David is a skilled therapist. He understood were i was and were i want to be immediately. I’m really glad to have found him.

Reviewed June 2022

Excellent and very professional.

Reviewed May 2022

David offers practical, down to earth advice and explains how the brain works. Rarely have I felt so respected by a therapist who actually listens! He is patient with me when I fail to follow through and gently encourages me to keep trying. Anyone who has David as a therapist will be fortunate to have someone who cares about the whole person.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Affolter is a very caring, patient, and knowledgeable therapist. He is very encouraging, and I trust him to help me with my trauma/grief related issues.

Reviewed May 2022

David is extremely knowledgeable and a flexible intuitive therapist. I’m very grateful to have met him. He is a neutral and wise counsel.

Reviewed March 2022

David was awesome at asking questions and posing ideas that made me think inwardly about my goals and hopes for the future. Thanks David. So much.

Reviewed February 2022

David is a one of a kind therapist and a huge blessing to my prayers! I have never had a therapist that responded to my needs with thoughtful, sincere responses and helpful ideas for my anxiety. David has helped me so much and will continue to help me. Highly recommend him to anyone who has felt unheard and unimportant to other therapists/counseling practices.

Reviewed December 2021

My mental health has improved since I began therapy with David.

Reviewed November 2021

Very positive and a great listener and cheerleader!

Reviewed November 2021

David is a lovely guy! He's kind, helpful and supportive and has helped me greatly.

Reviewed November 2021

Very supportive offers various possible solutions! Makes you feel at ease to share.

Reviewed August 2021

David has been fantastic! In the short time he’s been my therapist, he has made a huge difference with my anxiety and related issues.

Reviewed June 2021

I am a therapist, David is wonderful and offering me evidence based practice that I have not ever used or studied. He is wonderful, empathetic and very skilled at what he does.

Reviewed June 2021

I’ve been working with David for several months now and loving the process, his multi-faceted and at time direct approach, and partnership of unveiling a more holistic version of myself. I’ve learned lifelong tools to support me and create self-sufficiency and am (insert gasp while clutching fake pearls) at ease and much happier. I didn’t think this version of me was possible. I was an anxiety junkie but this place after the unlearning is so beautiful. I will always be a work in progress and I’m learning to be ok with that. It’s been an honor to have David by my side and I hope he continues to remain there for much more of the journey.

Reviewed April 2021

David has been my absolute rock for the last 4 weeks. He has given me an array of information and techniques which have definitely eased my anxiety and helped me on my recovery journey. I am so pleased and I am so grateful to him for everything he has helped me through. Such a gentleman and so professional!

Reviewed April 2021

I've greatly appreciated David's input as I with through difficult experiences. He listens well and doesn't waste words. When he offers ideas, they're well considered

Reviewed March 2021

Solid techniques to assist with anxiety and regular non-intrusive messages to help keep you going on the journey to get better.

Reviewed March 2021

David is a very helpful person. Truly takes the time to understand and get to know you. It is hard for me to open up to people but I feel comfortable speaking to him. I mean this next statement with all due respect, I sort of feel like he’s my grandfather who truly cares about how I feel. I recommend anybody to have him help you if you want to improve yourself. Thank you David!

Reviewed March 2021

I’ve really enjoyed working with David. We’ve only had a couple of sessions but I feel very listened to and confident in the feedback he gives me. The resources he sends me are also very helpful and relevant to the issues we discuss. I’m so glad I found such a good fit so quickly!

Reviewed January 2021

David is a very helpful counselor. He sent me a lot of helpful resources as well as general checkups throughout the week which were very helpful and sincere. I feel that my communication has already bettered with some worksheets that were provided. Thank you again for all your help David!

Reviewed January 2021

He is the best! Helping navigate through life in a healthy, safe, friendly manner!

Reviewed December 2020

Mr. David is a solid therapist. I’m getting exactly what I signed up for and previous experiences has me feeling unheard and annoyed by the advice but Mr. David is great.

Reviewed November 2020

He is amazing. He has helped me so much. He is unconventional and very nice and respectful.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Affolter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Affolter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Affolter speak?

David Affolter speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Affolter have?

David Affolter has 25 years of experience.

Where is David Affolter licensed to practice?

David Affolter is licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio.

Does David Affolter accept clients outside of the United States?

No, David Affolter does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Affolter offer?

David Affolter offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Affolter?

David Affolter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Affolter?

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