Dr. Cheryl Affrunti, LCP - Therapist in Florida

About Cheryl

Dr. Cheryl Affrunti uses person-centered and evidence-based approaches to guide parents and individuals through stressful times. She is known as Cheryl Lee Affrunti and goes by Lee.

She is a licensed clinical psychologist, LCP, practicing in Florida with 14 years of professional experience. She meets people where they are and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space to talk through concerns. Lee helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and stress related to major life changes.

Background and approach

She also supports people facing career issues, compassion fatigue, intimacy concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Her work draws on practical skills and everyday language so parents can use what they learn at home. Her approach centers on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.

She listens first, then helps people notice values and take small, doable steps toward them. Sessions often include concrete strategies for coping, emotion regulation, and problem solving. Lee describes her style as warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental.

She encourages clients to discover their own answers while she offers guidance and evidence-based tools. Many sessions focus on real-life application so families and individuals can practice new skills between meetings. She sees clients by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Sessions are offered in English and follow Florida licensure standards. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. In practice this means learning simple skills to change how you relate to thoughts and emotions so you can act in ways that match your goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and managing stress with concrete tools and homework exercises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together you decide what fits best and adjust over time based on progress and comfort.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let caregivers and busy adults fit sessions around school, work, and appointments while still working on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic techniques and practical exercises as in-person care, with the benefit of easier scheduling and access from home.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting issues, sleep and eating problems, and related life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

Her style is person-centered and supportive, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to build practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people across many concerns and age ranges.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

She holds the credential LCP with license numbers IL LCP 071.008912 and FL Psychologist PY10454 and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How do I begin therapy with this therapist and what does cost look like?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

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

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