- Addiction recovery
- Anxiety management
- Trauma processing
About David
David Routly is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Georgia with 18 years of experience. He focuses on issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship concerns, and stress from life transitions. He also works with people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, intimacy questions, and ADHD-related challenges.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors connect to feelings, and which small steps can change daily routines. David draws on client-centered methods to listen and on CBT and DBT techniques to teach skills for managing strong emotions and tough situations.
EMDR is part of his toolbox for people who want a structured way to address distressing memories. Existential therapy appears when questions about meaning, choice, or responsibility are central to the work. He combines methods as needed rather than sticking to one fixed approach.
People can expect clear, practical suggestions alongside reflective conversation. Goals are set together and checked as therapy progresses. The emphasis is on reducing symptoms and improving everyday functioning rather than labels or tests.
David works in Georgia and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial appointment through the online system.
Approach to therapy and what online sessions involve
David combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR depending on what the client needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. EMDR is a structured method used to process distressing memories and reduce their intensity for those who choose that path.Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify which methods will match current goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked. The first sessions typically include reviewing concerns and deciding whether skills work, memory processing, or reflective discussion is the best next step.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, DBT skills coaching, or EMDR protocols to an online setting when appropriate, and the therapist will discuss the practical setup with each client before beginning.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and relationship concerns, plus sleep, parenting, intimacy, and ADHD-related issues.
What is his therapy style?
His style is direct and practical, combining listening with concrete skills training from CBT and DBT and reflective client-centered discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience as an LPC working with a range of concerns from substance issues to mood disorders.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LPC credential in Georgia and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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