- Practical coping skills
- Thought behavior work
- Trauma-informed care
About David
David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship strain. He focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and move toward recovery. David writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person who comes in.
He uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work to identify barriers to change. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing coping skills, and finding small, manageable ways to try something different between meetings. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns, especially around attachment and codependency.
David draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior techniques to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance. When trauma is central, he may use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address painful memories.
People seeking help for grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, or changes in mood may find his style practical and steady. He aims to make goals clear and to track progress so people can see small wins over time. David works in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.
To begin, individuals choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding your priorities, and working at your pace. It helps people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when patterns keep repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose strategies based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from wherever a person is located within the supported region. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work often lets people practice skills between meetings, check in more flexibly, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship strain, codependency, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
The approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and everyday changes that reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related problems.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as GA LPC, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the supported region.
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 get started with sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.