- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
- Goal oriented
About David
David Routly is an LPC with 18 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He is based in Georgia and focuses on practical steps that help clients move forward. David writes in plain language and aims to make the first conversations straightforward and focused on immediate needs.
In sessions he listens closely and helps people identify small, manageable changes. He uses approaches that center the client’s goals and teach skills for coping with strong emotions. Work may include tracking patterns, trying new behaviors between meetings, and building routines that support recovery and mood stability.
David draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. For past trauma, he incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as one option some people find helpful.
Many people come for help after big life changes, loss, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. David also lists adoption and foster care among his focus areas for those who want support around related issues. He aims to create clear steps and realistic goals rather than overwhelming plans.
Sessions typically involve a mix of talk, skill-building, and practical homework. David encourages people to bring what’s most urgent to the first meeting so they can begin making progress right away.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities, with the therapist following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most. It helps when someone needs a listening approach that validates their experience and helps clarify next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, actions, and feelings interact. It breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It includes attention to distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship struggles, and overwhelming feelings.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean starting with client-centered conversations, adding CBT exercises, or trying DBT skills as issues emerge.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings without video when that better suits someone’s routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and client-centered, focusing on small changes, skills practice, and clear goals that match what the person wants to work on.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of experience as a counselor and has helped clients with recovery, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.