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David Routly

Therapist(He/Him)
21 years of experience
113 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

For more than two decades, I've had the privilege of sitting with people in some of their most difficult moments — and watching them discover that they are far more capable than they believed.


My work centers on three areas where people often feel most misunderstood: addiction and dual diagnosis, ADHD and anxiety, and trauma, especially religious trauma or spiritual deconstruction. These aren't just clinical categories to me — they're experiences that carry real weight, real stigma, and real complexity. My clients deserve a therapist who takes that seriously.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and exploratory. I don't arrive with a fixed agenda. Instead, we work together to understand what's actually happening beneath the surface — what's driving the patterns, the pain, or the stuckness — and then we build a path forward that fits your life, not a textbook. I draw on CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based tools, choosing what fits the moment rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

What you can expect from me

If you're struggling with addiction or managing both a mental health condition and substance use, I can help you find sustainable strategies that go beyond just stopping — and address what's underneath. If anxiety or ADHD is making it hard to function or find peace, we'll work on real, practical skills alongside deeper self-understanding. And if your relationship with faith has shifted, fractured, or fallen apart, you'll find in me a therapist who approaches that journey with curiosity and without judgment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Liberty University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (New Hampshire), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English