Therapy for Men and Older Teens
Thoughtful individual psychotherapy for people navigating change, stress, and complex inner lives.
Based in Concord, Massachusetts, serving adults across MetroWest, Greater Boston, and online statewide.
When things feel stuck, overwhelming, or harder than they should be.
Many people I work with are capable, thoughtful, and used to managing a lot on their own. Still, they find themselves feeling persistently stressed, disconnected, or thought in patterns they don’t fully understand. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and approach these challenges with more clarity and intention.
Sound familiar?
You feel internally tense or on edge, even when nothing is obviously wrong
Relationships feel repetitive, distant, or harder than they used to be
You’re navigating a transition and questioning old assumptions about yourself or your life
You’ve tried to “think your way through it,” but something still isn’t shifting
Hi, I’m David Slatkin, MA, LCSW
I offer integrative, depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often high-achieving, yet feel anxious, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain beneath the surface of their lives. My work is grounded in contemporary psychotherapy and informed by an interdisciplinary background in science, psychology, philosophy, and contemplative practice.
I have particular experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, high-functioning autism (ASD), trauma and PTSD, panic attacks, identity-related concerns, men’s issues, and LGBTQ+ clients, as well as individuals navigating chronic or acute illness, grief, and end-of-life questions.
For clients who are interested, I also offer optional animal-assisted therapy with my certified therapy dog, which some people find supportive for emotional regulation and a sense of ease in the therapeutic space. If you’re looking for therapy that is thoughtful, grounded, and willing to engage complexity with care, you’re welcome to learn more about my approaches and background.
Frequently asked questions
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I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity questions, and the effects of trauma. I currently focus on individual therapy, and I am open to working with couples when it’s a good fit.
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My work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches, solution-focused therapy, and existential psychotherapy. Sessions are collaborative, reflective, and paced to support safety and insight.
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I’ve partnered with Connections Psychological Services, PLLC, which is a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance directly. Many clients choose to use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement, and I’m happy to provide a superbill.
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Sessions are 50-minutes and currently $200 per session.
Superbills are available upon request for clients with out-of-network insurance benefits. A limited number of sliding-scale openings are offered.Most clients meet weekly, especially at the start, though session frequency can be adjusted over time.
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The best way to begin is to schedule a free 20-minute consultation or reach out through the contact form. I’ll respond personally so we can talk through fit and next steps together.