David Routly, LPC

David Routly is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people deal with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people facing anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, and the challenges that come with life changes. David writes in a direct, calm way and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier.

In sessions he listens first and asks clear questions about what you want to change. He blends approaches that fit the person in front of him, drawing on client-centered work to ground the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful patterns and build new habits. He may also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and EMDR techniques when trauma memories are part of the problem.

David’s style is straightforward and collaborative. He helps people set realistic goals and practices skills between sessions. Expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and concrete exercises you can try at home. He keeps explanations plain and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful.

His background includes nearly two decades of counseling across common concerns like addiction and relationship stress. He works from Georgia and provides therapy in English. If you want to explore how therapy might fit into your life, he invites you to reach out and start a conversation.

To begin, follow the site process to match with him and schedule according to availability. The first steps include a short questionnaire and arranging your first session.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to you, and helping you find your own solutions. Online sessions using this approach keep the focus on what you want to change and on clear, compassionate conversation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting thought and behavior patterns that cause pain and practicing concrete changes. In online work CBT often includes homework between sessions, simple worksheets, and short skill drills you can use during the week.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills to manage intense emotions, handle conflict, and tolerate distress. When delivered remotely, DBT skills can be practiced in real time and reviewed together so you can build new routines.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try different approaches as needed, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. You and the therapist decide together which methods to prioritize.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online work makes it easier to keep regular appointments, use brief check-ins between longer sessions, or follow up on skills practiced during the week.