Dr. C. Lee Affrunti, PhD

Dr. C. Lee Affrunti, PhD

Psychologist
IL
4.89
“Many things stood out for me in Lee's therapy style. 1) She is solution oriented -- immediately on my first session she discussed techniques that could help me. Which helped me tremendously. 2) She is very intelligent -- even when I struggled to articulate what I needed to say she is so quick to pick up my thoughts and bridge the gap. 3) Empathy and Authenticity -- I felt so heard and understood by her. I didn't believe in therapy but she made a believer out of me with her empathy, authenticity and immense capacity to understand situations and emotions. I could go on and on with all her qualities but to summarize everything, she is a rare kind -- and truly such a blessing that I stumbled on her.”
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.89

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Many things stood out for me in Lee's therapy style. 1) She is solution oriented -- immediately on my first session she discussed techniques that could help me. Which helped me tremendously. 2) She is very intelligent -- even when I struggled to articulate what I needed to say she is so quick to pick up my thoughts and bridge the gap. 3) Empathy and Authenticity -- I felt so heard and understood by her. I didn't believe in therapy but she made a believer out of me with her empathy, authenticity and immense capacity to understand situations and emotions. I could go on and on with all her qualities but to summarize everything, she is a rare kind -- and truly such a blessing that I stumbled on her.”
More than 1 year ago
“Dr. Affrunti helped me develop self-compassion and work through my anxiety and depression using different techniques. I always felt like I was being heard because she provided an empathetic listening ear, while still challenging the negative thought patterns I was trying to overcome.”
More than 1 year ago

About Dr. C. Lee Affrunti

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. C. Lee Affrunti

Greetings and welcome! I'm Lee. Are you struggling with worry or panic, sadness, stressful or rapidly changing life circumstances, or traumatic experiences from your past? Stress, overwhelming emotions, or overall frustration with one's current life's path can zap the life energy from even the most stout-hearted among us! I empower high-functioning individuals struggling with a wide range of challenges to take back their lives and live with meaning and fulfillment. It is your birthright as a human being to experience peace of mind, hope, and joy. In our sessions together, I will help you find and use your strengths and resources to overcome the current challenges keeping you from living your most authentic, engaged, and meaningful life. I appreciate the courage it took for you to reach out to improve the quality of your life. Yes, you absolutely can live your most fulfilling life, and I offer to be your guide who will strive to enlighten, empower, and support you on your journey. I hold a PhD in School Psychology from Illinois State University, which informs my compassionate and evidence-based approach. I hope we can travel this part of your journey together!

What should a new client know about working with you?

Our first session together will generally be a “get to know you” session in which I will gather information about you and the circumstances that bring you to therapy. We will also explore what is important to you, the fundamental building blocks of living an engaged and fulfilling life. Throughout our time together, you will learn the tools you need to deal more effectively with painful thoughts and feelings so they will have less of an impact and influence over you, allowing you to make positive changes consistent with what matters to you. Our subsequent sessions will also focus on your being heard so that, in discovering what is working or not working for you, we can tweak the tools to maximize their effectiveness.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Illinois State University, PhD in School Psychology

NPI number

1194128389

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great first impression. Showed sincere interest and was eager to start helping with very relevant strategies.
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I would recommend my friends, because she is wonderful and she truly listens to you.
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Very Resourceful and a great listener. Very knowledgeable and serene.
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I enjoy our session and we’ll be scheduling another appointment for next week ?
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I'm very happy and I will definitely continue the therapy
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Many things stood out for me in Lee's therapy style. 1) She is solution oriented -- immediately on my first session she discussed techniques that could help me. Which helped me tremendously. 2) She is very intelligent -- even when I struggled to articulate what I needed to say she is so quick to pick up my thoughts and bridge the gap. 3) Empathy and Authenticity -- I felt so heard and understood by her. I didn't believe in therapy but she made a believer out of me with her empathy, authenticity and immense capacity to understand situations and emotions. I could go on and on with all her qualities but to summarize everything, she is a rare kind -- and truly such a blessing that I stumbled on her.
Dr. Affrunti helped me develop self-compassion and work through my anxiety and depression using different techniques. I always felt like I was being heard because she provided an empathetic listening ear, while still challenging the negative thought patterns I was trying to overcome.
Dr. Affrunti helped me develop self-compassion and work through my anxiety and depression using different techniques. I always felt like I was being heard because she provided an empathetic listening ear, while still challenging the negative thought patterns I was trying to overcome.
Dr. Affrunti is amazing and clearly has a lot of wisdom and experience in her role. Although she is semi-retired I love that she makes time to help others
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Zodiac is wonderful place to look for doctors in different specialties. I would highly recommend to us and if you looking for a psychologist and therapist, my therapist she is so wonderful, kind and loving and easy to talk to. I will hide you recommend her.
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Wonderful. Great first meeting
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. C. Lee Affrunti?

Dr. C. Lee Affrunti frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. C. Lee Affrunti on their profile.

What languages does Dr. C. Lee Affrunti speak?

Dr. C. Lee Affrunti speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. C. Lee Affrunti in reviews?

36 patients have reviewed Dr. C. Lee Affrunti. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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