Dr. Cheryl Affrunti, LCP

Dr. Cheryl Affrunti is a Florida-based clinician who blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and mindfulness approaches. She uses plain, practical methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, mood swings, and trauma symptoms. She frames work around each person’s goals and preferences and keeps sessions focused and down-to-earth.

With 14 years of experience, Dr. Affrunti draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. She mixes client-centered listening with ACT ideas and behavioral strategies. That means she listens first, then helps people try small changes and notice what matters most to them.

Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy matters, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing bipolar disorder and other mood concerns and helps those coping with major life changes.

Sessions often include practical skills such as thought tracking, mindful awareness exercises, and values-based goal setting. She aims to make skills useful in daily life so people can see progress between meetings. Conversations are straightforward, with a focus on what helps someone move forward.

Dr. Affrunti works with adult clients in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She offers several online formats so people can pick what fits their schedule and comfort. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that works for the client.

Approach and online options that fit your life

Dr. Affrunti uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns, testing new actions, and building practical skills for everyday life.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values. ACT often helps when emotions feel overwhelming by teaching ways to accept feelings while still moving toward chosen goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to individual goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skill practice, ACT values work, mindfulness exercises, or a mix based on what actually helps.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text are useful for short updates, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy schedule and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.