David Routly , LPC

David Routly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 18 years of clinical experience to work with people facing addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationship challenges and the stresses of life transitions. He has built a career supporting a diverse range of clients in identifying barriers to change and moving toward recovery goals. His practice focuses on helping individuals develop practical coping skills, rebuild relationships, and navigate complex emotional histories with patience and steady guidance.

Routly combines a compassionate, client-focused approach with evidence-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. He addresses issues such as grief, parenting difficulties, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, ADHD and co-occurring mood conditions, and he also supports people working through attachment, abandonment, and blended family dynamics. He has experience with trauma-related care and addiction recovery, and he works with clients on challenges that include self-esteem, communication problems and compassion fatigue.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Routly emphasizes collaboration and realistic steps toward recovery, helping clients identify strengths and set attainable goals. His work centers on practical change and long-term resilience while respecting the individuality of each person he serves.

Approach-driven online therapy for practical change

David Routly uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the process. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is useful for addressing relationship concerns, self-esteem and life transitions.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, sleep issues and coping with stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT is another approach Routly integrates when clients need tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be helpful for managing intense emotions and reducing conflict in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Routly works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and personal preferences. He tailors treatment plans and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexible ways to access therapy while fitting into busy schedules. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations and use the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.