- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About David
David Routly is an LPC with 18 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. He writes simply and listens carefully to understand what each person is dealing with. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Parents often seek him out for strategies that fit into busy family life. His style is straightforward and warm. He combines talk therapy with hands-on tools so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Background and approach
He uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. EMDR is also part of his approach when trauma memories are getting in the way. Work in sessions centers on small, manageable changes.
He helps people build routines for sleep and stress, handle anger, and reduce compulsive behaviors tied to addiction. For parenting concerns he offers concrete approaches to ease daily strain and improve communication with children and co-parents. David keeps the focus on what a person wants to change and why it matters.
He checks in on progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working. The aim is steady, practical movement toward clearer thinking and more reliable functioning. David practices in Georgia and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
He conducts sessions in English and brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to each appointment.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience; the therapist listens closely and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, gives practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That plan can change over time as progress is tracked and needs shift, keeping the process collaborative and responsive.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers shorter written exchanges. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when travel or life changes make in-person meetings difficult.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does David address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and warm with an emphasis on doable steps. Sessions mix listening with practical skill-building and goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood, trauma, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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