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David Routly, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 45 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

Very proffesional

Reviewed November 2022

Still top tier at this point. Willing to acknowledge my feelings and also willing to tell me when I’m wrong.

Reviewed November 2022

More about David

  • 18 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am an experienced and empathetic counselor, specializing in issues related to addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, relationship issues and the stressors and strains of life transitions. I have spent my career helping a wide variety of clients to overcome barriers to making changes in their lives and to achieve their recovery goals. I would love to work with you and find out how I can help!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Routly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174685234.

  • LPC · Georgia · LPC006398 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for David Routly

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

45 reviews

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Very proffesional

Reviewed November 2022

Still top tier at this point. Willing to acknowledge my feelings and also willing to tell me when I’m wrong.

Reviewed November 2022

Very good at listening, and gives advice where needed. Also very open to giving biblical advice when I ask things on biblical topics.

Reviewed July 2022

David has been extremely helpful.  He has great insight and is extremely knowledgeable.  He has been kind, compassionate, and always available.  He has helped me to be a better communicator and helped me get more in touch with how I was feeling and why.  He has helped me to connect with my wife at a deeper level and strengthen all my relationships.

Reviewed July 2020

Kind, intelligent, ethical and dedicated.

Reviewed June 2023

He is a good guy he listens to me and helps me understand things that I haven’t noticed and things I need help to change

Reviewed March 2023

I have been working with David for the last three months after having extensive therapy with 8 other therapists off and on for the last 10 years. David has surpassed all of my other therapists for several reasons. His approach and willingness to learn, listen, and adapt to his client’s needs are amazing. Often, I had trouble with other therapists who could not relate to modern day issues (such as race, economic conditions, financial conditions, family dynamics) and it caused extreme frustration and a lack of trust. David had made such an impact in my life that I have been able to fully start to heal from years of childhood abuse, grief, and unforeseen circumstances. It is very rare to find someone such as David, who takes his clients complete life story and can help utilize them in a way that helps them blossom in the future. I had to write this review for so many reasons, because there are so many other people who could benefit from David’s help.

Reviewed March 2023

Best therapist I've ever had

Reviewed February 2023

He's great. I enjoy working with him.

Reviewed January 2023

David Routly has become an adjective in my world, everybody needs a Dave. He is everything you would want in a therapist, kind, patient, experienced and insightful. I'm very lucky to have him in my corner.

Reviewed December 2022

A joy to work with.

Reviewed November 2022

I Enjoy working with David.

Reviewed November 2022

David’s been great to me and I have seen my life turn around

Reviewed November 2022

Excellent service, timely responses and great insight. Would definitely recommend David for any number of needs you may have.

Reviewed September 2022

Before working with David Routly I had almost given up on therapy. I had tried several therapist from churches, private practice, and group therapy and had been very frustrated with the lack of real concern and honest communication or understanding. David has been the most professional and personal counsel I've had.

Reviewed September 2022

David is a great listener and he provides insight and perspective that has been very impactful. Highly recommended!

Reviewed August 2022

David has helped me considerably with an eating disorder, body dysmophia, and trauma. He's been very kind and is reassuring.

Reviewed August 2022

David is kind and compassionate. He works with me to give me resolution when I am feeling low

Reviewed August 2022

First session was phenomenal. He knew exactly what it was I was going through and how to set up a plan immediately to get started

Reviewed August 2022

He listens to me attentively and always offers good advice and perspective. He is always on time for the appointments and went out of his way to assist me with my service animal process.

Reviewed July 2022

He is insightful, knowledgeable, and makes me think.

Reviewed July 2022

He’s very helpful. He gives practical lessons on how to communicate and how to not. We then apply this to specific issues and relationship scenarios.

Reviewed July 2022

I really enjoy working with David. He is very thoughtful and kind.

Reviewed June 2022

Im very impressed with David. He seems to have a great understanding of my perspective.

Reviewed June 2022

I have been seeing David for around five months. He is kind, thoughtful, and extremely good at what he does. He has helped me with trauma and an eating disorder. I'm incredibly blessed to have him as my counsellor. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2022

Very helpful and kind. Made very good use of our time and I definitely recommend him!

Reviewed May 2022

David has been a huge help to me, I really highly recommend him.

Reviewed April 2022

David has been am amazing therapist. I really couldn't have asked for anyone better. He has helped me through the toughest period of my life. And has been great at messaging back everytime. He has been the best therapist I've ever had.

Reviewed April 2022

David is attentive and caring. He truly hears what you’re saying and makes you feel like you’re not alone. Getting matched with David has been such a positive influence on my mental health and because of that - a positive influence on my family.

Reviewed March 2022

David is the first therapist I’ve ever had who has truly listened to my concerns and worked to help me turn my life into what I want it to be, and not what they think it should be.

Reviewed March 2022

It's amazing how much David can pick up and understand from our short conversations. Thank you for being the necessary catalyst in my healing and growth! The experience has been corrective indeed, restoring hope for my personal therapy. I feel very lucky and blessed to finally meet a therapist who seems to get me, such that I wish I had begun earlier. Thank you.

Reviewed March 2022

david is an extremely skilled and caring therapist. i recommend him without reservation.

Reviewed March 2022

David has been extremely helpful. He listens very carefully and then provides very interesting insight, but the best part is that he explains how he arrives at such conclusions or gives me tools to understand the reasoning behind it allowing me to further process. Moreover, he has helped me prioritize the issues that I wanted to cover in therapy.

Reviewed February 2022

Best therapist I’ve ever worked with, by far

Reviewed February 2022

Being able to connect with your therapist I think is a very important part of the process. Being able to open up, and have someone who would relate and understand issues the way you do, is really how you get the best of this service. David was definitely that person for me- very professional and understanding and helped me understand things from a very different perspective. I've grown as a result and highly recommend David.

Reviewed February 2022

David is a great therapist, who has lots of knowledge on different concerns, and I’m sure will be as beneficial to you as he was too me. He listens and is able to look at things from a different perspective. Highly recommend.

Reviewed February 2022

David listens intently and offers steps for me to take that feel reasonable and positive. I feel safe talking to him and sharing my heart with him. I appreciate our partnership

Reviewed February 2022

My experience so far is really good. I have received different ways to cope with certain things. Talking to him feels really good and I do not feel judged at all.

Reviewed February 2022

David has a genius for kindness and understanding, which is remarkable. Definitely enough to restore anyone's faith in human nature!

Reviewed January 2022

David Routly has been a phenomenal therapist. I've seen a few other therapists and so far he has definitely been the best. I truly appreciate the advice and counsel he has given. And he gives lots of homework which has been very helpful as well.

Reviewed January 2022

David really helped me with dealing with low self worth, anxiety and recovering from psychosis. He is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable - a calm rational voice.

Reviewed December 2021

As a female i was hesitant of having a male counselor at first but David proved me wrong. He made me feel comfortable and heard. He is truly a professional and you can tell he loves his job. Thank you so much David for each session which made a huge impact in my mental health. I couldn’t recommend you enough.

Reviewed August 2021

David is awesome. I was very reluctant about seeking for therapy, specially in an online format. I must say that I couldn't be more fortunate to have found a great counselor. David listens and takes his time to understand what you are going through, always giving some great insight and helpful exercises. I highly recommend his work.

Reviewed May 2021

David was such an amazing counselor. He's really hped me in my journey of growing and getting though all of my hardships in my life that I am going through currently. I would love to continue to work with him in the near future.

Reviewed September 2020

Even though we worked together for a little time, the experience was enlightening. With the things I learned here, i could finally make peace with myself and relax.

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Routly offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Routly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Routly speak?

David Routly speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Routly have?

David Routly has 18 years of experience.

Where is David Routly licensed to practice?

David Routly is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does David Routly accept clients outside of the United States?

No, David Routly does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Routly offer?

David Routly offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Routly?

David Routly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Routly?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.