David Blustein, Ph.D.

Career Development Specialist
Counseling Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist

David L. Blustein, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health services provider. He received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 1985. He was on the Counseling Psychology faculty at the State University of New York-Albany for 14 years. Dr. Blustein joined the faculty in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology at Boston College in 1999 where is currently a full time tenured professor. He is a fellow of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Blustein has received numerous awards for his work including the APA Division of Counseling Psychology Early Career Scientist-Practitioner Award and the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Personality and Career Research.

Dr. Blustein also the author of many scholarly articles, research reports, and book chapters and The Psychology of Working: A New Perspective for Career Development, Counseling, and Public Policy (Published by Lawrence Erlbaum, 2006). He has presented and lectured internationally.

Services Provided

Dr. Blustein provides services for individuals, institutions and corporations as an employee of Child & Family Psychological Services. He provides assessment, counseling and career development services with an emphasis on:

general mental health issues including depression, anxiety, relationships
school to work/career transitions
identifying & implementing career interests and skills
career choice and decision making
work based life transitions
the interface between work and other life aspects
managing mid-life career challenges
balancing work & family
optimizing work performance
understanding cultural issues in the workplace
developing managerial and supervisory skills
assisting employees/employers with layoffs and terminations/outplacement
fostering positive interpersonal skills in managers and executives

Availability

Dr. Blustein is available in our Norwood office only on Fridays.

Insurance Networks

Assessment and counseling specifically for career development services is generally not a medically necessary services and is therefore not covered by most health plans. However, career counseling in the context of the treatment of a diagnosed psychiatric condition may be considered medically necessary and may be covered by a health plan. When providing medically necessary psychotherapy/counseling, Dr. Blustein is a participating provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim and United Behavioral Health.