Greetings and welcome! My name is Cheryl Lee Affrunti (I go by “Lee”), and I am a Florida-based clinical psychologist with more than 13 years of experience assisting clients of all ages. I have been privileged to work with clients struggling with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, bipolar disorder, ASD, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, schizoaffective disorder, learning disabilities, parenting problems, and relationship concerns. I am especially honored to have helped veterans, first responders, and others experiencing the harmful effects of physical and emotional trauma.
As a person-centered therapist, I believe you deserve to be treated with empathy, respect, dignity, and compassion. I offer a judgment-free zone where you can count on my commitment to provide a safe and welcoming environment during our time together. I don’t profess to have the specific answers you seek, but I fervently believe you have those answers within you, and I will focus our time together by listening to you and helping you discover your richest and most meaningful path forward. My theoretical orientation is based primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and includes cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness-based, and solution-oriented approaches depending on your unique challenges, preferences, and situation.
I appreciate the courage it took for you to reach out to someone to improve the quality of your life. Yes, you absolutely can live your most meaningful and fulfilling life, and I offer to you my services as your guide who will strive to enlighten, empower, and support you on your journey. I hope we can travel this part of your journey together!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCP 071.008912
FL Psychologist PY10454
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She is the best!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Cheryl for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I'm very thankful to be working with her. She is very understanding and makes me feel very safe and understood. I really appreciate her.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is absolutely incredible. She is highly recommend and takes the time to listen which is hard to find, these days.
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Afrunti is an amazing, compassionate, and wonderful person and therapist. She helped me when I needed it the most by tactfully helping me change my mindset, perspective, and approach to any situation I encounter. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone - she’s simply the best.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Affrunti is very caring and understanding. She always makes my concerns and worries seem valid and she does a great job at helping me to find clarity in my day to day struggles. She is super sweet and funny, I’d certainly recommend her to others.
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Super helpful and insightful
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Cheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem