David Affolter, LMHC, LPCC

David Affolter brings a lifetime commitment to helping others into his work as a licensed counselor. After college and service in the Air Force, he chose a path focused on meaningful, sustained contribution and spent nearly two decades as a high school teacher and coach, guiding young people through challenges and celebrating milestones they once believed out of reach. Students often turned to him for a listening ear and practical direction, an experience that helped shape his approach to counseling.

With encouragement from his wife, he pursued graduate training in Community Counseling at The University of Akron, completing that program in 1994. He is credentialed as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - in Ohio and as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in Florida. Over the course of 27 years as a counselor, he has helped many people navigate a wide range of life difficulties and find new ways forward.

David focuses on offering new perspectives and practical tools so people can decide where they want to go and how to get there. He has worked with individuals to heal from life’s wounds, rebuild confidence, and establish new patterns that lead to healthier and more satisfying lives. He finds it humbling and rewarding to witness clients gain courage, make changes, and reach destinations they once thought were out of reach. He remains engaged with former students and clients, watching them grow into new roles and relationships, and he looks forward to supporting others as they move toward fresh directions and renewed purpose.