Affinity Counseling

Michelle Bolton, LPC-S, opened Affinity Counseling in 2021 after working for several years in Florence, AL at Kelly Counseling and Associates. Hi! I have been assisting adults and adolescents reach their therapeutic goals for nearly 20 years in various settings, including inpatient, community mental health, and private practice. I am very straightforward and direct, challenging yet affirming, and I am deeply interested in each individual’s unique strengths and hurdles. I am proud to offer counseling in the heart of Franklin County where people are able to share and explore issues in a nonjudgmental and accepting environment. My counseling techniques are client-centered and drawn from dialectical-behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and neuroaffirmative and neurobiologically-informed approaches. And Lexie Mauldon, ALC, NCC, CFLE, who is now accepting clients both in person and virtually via telehealth under the supervision of Michelle Bolton, LPC-S #3503. Hello! I have years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I focus on growing their ability to cope with life's challenges and providing an open and safe environment for them to express emotions and experiences. I strongly believe that each client is unique and deserves an individualized approach to their counseling process. I utilize multiple theoretical approaches to achieve the best treatment plan possible for my clients. I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is vital to a successful therapy experience, so Ioften pulls from a person-centered focus in my sessions. My goal is to build my clients up by increasing their ability to regulate emotions and identify triggers that are causing dysfunction. I strongly value honesty and open communication in my sessions, and I promote open and honest feedback from my clients as well. My experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds has strengthened my belief that counseling should provide a completely non-judgmental, open, safe, and comfortable space no matter what you are struggling with or have been through. I am passionate about providing affirming practices and multicultural competence and advocacy in counseling. You can also find her working with clients at The Healing Place in Muscle Shoals where I specialize in grief counseling. Lexie does not yet accept insurance but offers flexible private pay options. To get more information about how to get started with Lexie please email her directly at lexiemmauldon@gmail.com or contact Michelle through this website.