About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Affrunti brings a person-centered, acceptance-based approach to therapy, grounding sessions in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while integrating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness strategies as needed.
Background and approach
Dr.
Affrunti, who practices in Florida and holds the LCP credential, draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
Her style emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, encouraging clients to identify personal values and build practical skills for managing symptoms and making meaningful choices. Sessions are shaped by each person’s unique situation, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they fit the client’s goals.
Dr. Affrunti centers listening and partnership in the therapeutic relationship and supports clients in discovering their own answers while offering professional guidance toward healthier patterns and greater well-being.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation across a range of challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to match ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing strategies to the client’s goals, preferences, and specific situation so care remains focused and person-centered.
Online therapy with this practice offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, provide options for those who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins, and allow ongoing use of therapeutic techniques between meetings to support progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Illinois
- Languages
- English