David L. Blustein, Ph.D.

David L. Blustein is a Professor in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College. He is also the Director of Career Development Services at Child and Family Psychological Services in Norwood, MA. Dr. Blustein is a Fellow of Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and a Fellow of the National Career Development Association. He has received the Early Career Scientist-Practitioner Award and the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Personality and Career Research from the Society of Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Blustein has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters in career development, work-based transitions, the exploration process, the interface between work and interpersonal functioning, and the psychology of working. He also has published a book entitled The Psychology of Working: A New Perspective for Career Development, Counseling, and Public Policy.

In addition, Dr. Blustein has practiced career counseling and psychotherapy for over 20 years. He also has consulted with state and national government agencies on issues pertaining to career development education and the school-to-work transition process. As the Director of Career Development Services at the Child and Family Psychological Services, he provides career interventions and psychotherapy to adults and couples. He also offers consultation to organizations applying the psychology of working perspective to the challenges of dissatisfied workers, talent management, outplacement counseling, and motivational issues.