Dr. Cheryl Affrunti , LCP

Dr. Cheryl Affrunti, who goes by Lee, is a Florida-based clinical psychologist (LCP) with 14 years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. She has worked with individuals facing a wide array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, PTSD, OCD, autism spectrum differences, schizoaffective disorder, learning differences, parenting and relationship challenges, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and career or life transitions. Her practice also includes work with veterans and first responders affected by physical and emotional trauma.

As a person-centered clinician, Dr. Affrunti emphasizes empathy, respect, dignity, and compassion. She creates a judgment-free space and listens closely to each person’s priorities, believing that clients often hold the answers they seek. Her role is to help uncover values, clarify goals, and support steps toward a more meaningful life.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while drawing on cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, mindfulness-based, and solution-oriented methods as appropriate to each individual’s needs. Dr. Affrunti combines evidence-informed strategies with collaborative, strengths-focused work to help clients manage symptoms, build resilience, and move toward the life they value. LCP indicates her credential as a licensed clinical psychologist, reflecting advanced training and professional licensure in the field.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Cheryl Affrunti integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered principles, and cognitive-behavioral techniques into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting entangled by them, then identify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-understanding - this approach supports growth across relationship, parenting, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new coping strategies, which can help with anxiety, mood challenges, and behavior changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Dr. Affrunti works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, adapting techniques over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, or conducted via live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage in therapy from the setting that feels most comfortable for them.