David Routly

David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. He listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps clients can take right away. He aims to make therapy feel usable and down-to-earth for people dealing with hard life moments.

In session he keeps things straightforward. He helps clients identify patterns that keep problems active and then tries small, testable ways to change them. Conversations cover day-to-day coping, relationship patterns, sleep and self-esteem, and specific struggles like grief or compassion fatigue. He also addresses concerns related to LGBT identity, parenting, and intimacy when those issues come up.

David blends several approaches rather than relying on a single method. He uses client-centered work to build trust, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and elements of EMDR when trauma memories are a focus. He also integrates DBT skills for emotion regulation when anger or intense distress are present.

Clients can expect clear goals, short-term skill building, and attention to how symptoms affect everyday life. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s priorities guide the work. Progress is measured by changes the client notices in mood, relationships, sleep, and daily functioning.

He practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

How these approaches are used in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and making the client’s goals central to the work. It helps when someone needs a supportive listener and a place to sort out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means starting with the client’s priorities and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options when you book. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to fit a session into a lunch break, and offering options that don’t always require video. These practical benefits can make it easier to attend consistently and test new skills in everyday situations.