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David Routly, LPC

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

David Routly is an experienced LPC who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He uses a compassionate, client-centered stance to help clients identify obstacles that keep them stuck and to explore practical strategies for recovery and better coping.

Background and approach

With 18 years in practice in Georgia, he blends evidence-based tools with attentive listening to support change. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and patterns, dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and EMDR when processing trauma is needed.

Sessions are oriented around each person’s goals, emphasizing collaboration and pace that respects individual readiness for change. David strives to make therapy a pragmatic space for learning new skills and for finding clearer direction during difficult life moments.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens closely and mirrors the person’s priorities to support growth and self-directed change. This approach is helpful for people seeking a collaborative environment to explore values, build insight, and set personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related patterns to produce measurable coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be especially useful when strong emotions or relationship conflict interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can adjust the plan over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?
David Routly works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, often combining practical, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT with trauma-focused work when appropriate. David aims to tailor interventions to each person’s goals and pace.
What is David Routly's background and experience?
He has 18 years of clinical experience helping people overcome barriers to change and achieve recovery or improved coping with life stressors.
What credentials and location does this therapist have?
He is licensed as an LPC in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC006398 and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Remote care options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

About

David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia, with 18 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.