David Harrison
Massachusetts
Accepting Online
Arlington
Accepting In-person
Updated April 2, 2024
David Harrison
Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Personality disorders
- Depression
- Trauma
- Existential challenges
- Relationship issues
- Life transitions
- Couples counseling
Professional statement
David Harrison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Arlington, MA, specializing in depression, trauma, couples counseling, adolescent issues, and life transitions. David also sees individuals struggling with anxiety, existential questions, and personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
David received his Bachelors from Princeton University and worked in colleges and high schools with at-risk students before transitioning to social work. His training included outpatient and inpatient work at the VA in Bedford, MA. Since receiving his Masters in Social Work from Boston University, he has worked in private practice as well as at McLean Hospital.
David works with individuals age 17 and older, as well as with couples. In his sessions with his clients, he combines Psychodynamic Therapy with elements of Existential Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. David's interactive style is calm and candid, supportive and kind.
Specialties
Personality disorders - Enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience; includes narcissistic, dependent, and borderline personality disorders
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Existential challenges - Questioning purpose, spirituality, existence; finding one’s path and voice, especially when it differs from society's expectations
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Couples counseling - Improving communication and problem solving skills with couples from all gender and sexual identities
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
David Harrison is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $190 (50min)
- Couples sessions: $190 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Location(s)
Arlington practice
259 Massachusetts Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Arlington, Massachusetts 02474
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:00am-4:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-4:00pm
- Wed 8:00pm-4:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-4:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-2:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:00am-4:00pm
- Tue 8:00am-4:00pm
- Wed 8:00am-4:00pm
- Thu 8:00am-4:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-2:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Private Practice, 2013 - Present
McLean Hospital, 2015 - 2017
Edith Nourse Rogers Hospital, 2012 - 2013
Boston University, MSW, 2013
Princeton University, BA, 1981
Licensure
Massachusetts: 119401
Languages
English