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David Routly

David Routly

Georgia

Practical counseling for stress and sleep issues

  • 18 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia ยท LPC006398
NPI
1174685234
Based in
Georgia
  • Focus on daily routines
  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical coping tools

About David

David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and sleep problems. He speaks English and practices in Georgia. David focuses on practical steps that people can use day to day to feel steadier and more able to manage life.

He listens without judgment and aims to make sessions a place where clients can talk honestly about what is getting in the way of rest and recovery. He often works with people dealing with trauma, grief, anger, relationship strain, and the frustrations that come with parenting and life changes. He also supports those facing issues around identity and intimacy.

David draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow the client's lead. He brings cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when they fit the situation.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be practiced between meetings. For sleep and rest concerns he emphasizes routines, coping techniques, and strategies to manage nighttime worry. The work is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

People who want to begin can expect a straightforward intake and a plan shaped around their day-to-day life. David aims to make therapy useful and relevant so clients can see practical changes over time.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. It helps people feel heard and build trust so they can tackle problems like anxiety, sleep trouble, and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it gives concrete strategies to reduce worry, change habits, and improve sleep routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays aligned with the client's needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or making it simpler to schedule a shorter check-in. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real-life moments into discussion. Licensed professionals and therapists can help tailor frequency and focus so sessions match a client's routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, ADHD, and several related areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens first, then helps set clear goals and skills to practice between meetings.

What is his professional background?

David has 18 years of counseling experience working with a range of life challenges and recovery goals.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with the credential listed as GA LPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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