David Routly, LPC

David Routly is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and codependency.

He focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel stuck. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He helps people identify what keeps repeating in their relationships and daily life. That includes trouble saying no, people-pleasing, or living around someone else’s moods or drinking.

David uses several established approaches to help people change patterns. He draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to the client. He can introduce Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thought patterns and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and tolerating distress.

He also integrates EMDR for clients processing traumatic memories and elements of existential therapy when clients want to examine meaning and choices. Sessions move at a practical pace with an eye toward what a person can do between meetings. Homework and simple skill practice are common.

His style is direct and goal-focused. He helps people name the patterns that cost them energy and then maps small steps toward change. People who want to stop losing themselves in others, rebuild boundaries, or manage cravings may find this approach useful.

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