David Routly, LPC

David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and anger. He offers straightforward support for relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, and other life transitions. David writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day.

In sessions he listens first and helps people name what feels most urgent. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to spot patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and EMDR when trauma memories or overwhelming emotions are part of the problem.

David keeps sessions practical and grounded. He helps set small, achievable goals and teaches strategies for managing anxiety, sleep problems, addictive behaviors, and anger. He often combines talk therapy with skills practice people can use between appointments.

He has worked with people dealing with identity and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, blended family issues, and complicated grief. He also supports those coping with ADHD, bipolar mood shifts, compassion fatigue, and attachment or abandonment wounds.

David practices in Georgia and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. He works at a pace clients can manage and uses clear explanations so people know what to expect as they move forward.

How his approaches translate to online care

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, building trust, and helping people find their own solutions through supportive conversation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when intense emotions or self-regulation problems make situations feel overwhelming, teaching practical tools for managing distress.

Choosing a therapy approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when people need a shorter way to connect between longer appointments.