About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and DBT methods
About David
David Routly is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 18 years of experience based in Georgia. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship troubles, grief, and parenting strains. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what’s happening at home. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He draws from client-centered approaches to keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals.
In his practice he also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for strong emotions and crises, and EMDR may be included for processing traumatic memories. Existential work helps people consider values and meaning when life shifts feel overwhelming.
Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and structured exercises. He pays attention to patterns in relationships and to how past experiences affect present choices. Therapy sessions are meant to work with everyday responsibilities, including parenting demands.
Over nearly two decades he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, attachment and abandonment themes, blended family concerns, and kink-affirming sexual topics. He aims to clarify options and help people make steady changes rather than promising quick fixes.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while deciding next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small, testable changes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in stressful situations.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust what they do based on progress and preference. That way the plan evolves rather than being fixed from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting, work, and caregiving. It also allows for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which can be useful on busy days or when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice CBT skills, run DBT skills training, or carry out guided processing such as EMDR when appropriate and agreed on by the client.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
He helps people navigate parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and conflict related to family roles.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and DBT, plus EMDR for trauma when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction, mood disorders, and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.