Affective Counseling

Take charge of your mental health and live the life you envision.

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Offering in-Person and Virtual Sessions

Do Ever Have Thoughts Like These . . . Because You Don’t Have To!

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  • I can’t do this anymore
  • Leave me alone
  • I don’t even know who I am
  • Why would anyone like me
  • No matter what I do it’s never good enough
  •  Why won’t my brain turn off

Are your emotions running your life?

  • Our emotions shape how we view ourselves, others, and the challenges we face in life.
  • When we learn to manage those emotions, we gain the clarity to tackle problems with a clear mind and make decisions with confidence.
  • Emotional control not only makes it easier to connect with others, but it also helps us build stronger self-esteem.
  • This newfound confidence fuels the motivation to handle life’s ups and downs with resilience.
  • By taking charge of our mental health, we open ourselves up to a fresh perspective, allowing us to focus on enjoying the world around us.

A Little About What We Do...

At Affective Counseling, we are dedicated to empowering individuals on their mental health journey through personalized, compassionate care. We believe in a holistic approach, addressing the unique needs of every client by viewing challenges through their eyes. Rooted in community, our team of specialized therapists is committed to offering tailored support for all, ensuring that each person feels seen, heard, and understood. Together, we strive to foster mental wellness, resilience, and connection for all of our clients.

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Insurances Accepted

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Endeavor Health HMO (Site 447)

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HOW IT WORKS

Give us a call or drop us an email

We will get back to you by the end of the business day

Find the right therapist for you

We’ll take some time to learn about you and your goals, then match you with the therapist who is the best fit for you.

Book your first session in-person or online

Start your journey

What Makes Us Different

We focus

on the whole person

Our therapy

is tailored to You

We give back

to the community

We help you find

a referral if we are not a fit

Schedule an appointment

Our Story

Affective Counseling was born in 2018 out of the need to offer specialized care for individuals facing severe mental health challenges, many of whom struggled to find a therapist or practice who truly understood their needs. As we began our journey, we quickly realized that the community needed more, and we expanded our focus to offer care for a wide range of mental health concerns. Each new therapist who joined our team brought their own special expertise, allowing us to serve nearly all members in the community. At our core, though, we’ve never lost sight of our commitment to those facing severe mental illness. And we maintain this same level of commitment and passion to all clients walking through our doors.  Our goal is to reduce suffering while fostering resilience, confidence, and joy in all of our clients.

"My therapist has helped in so many ways. Getting through my divorce, issues with my kids and most recently, and working through grief and loss. Thank you for being such an incredible therapist!"
"My Therapist is excellent. She's made a huge difference in my life. She's a compassionate listener, but also holds me accountable and provides some common sense life coaching."
"My therapist is caring, empathetic, honest, and direct. She has helped me make great progress and helped me manage difficult situations. She truly cares about her clients. She shares her stories to empathize with you, which makes the relationship more dynamic and effective. She takes the time and effort to get to know you, and how you think. She has made a genuine difference in the quality of my life."
"I cannot say enough positive things about my therapist! She is friendly, kind, and caring, and will make you feel at ease immediately. At the same time she is intelligent and professional, and I have complete confidence that she can help with any situation that comes my way. She is the best!"
"I have been seeing my therapit for a while for a variety of concerns. Throughout the course of my therapy, I have found her to be caring and compassionate yet totally professional. She has always been very accessible when I have needed her outside my appointment time."

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