Background
Dr. James Howland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical practice experience. His research centers around the engagement of boys and men exploring their understanding of social and emotional development and identities, paying particular attention to the influences of family, peers, gender and culture. His expertise also includes the evaluation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders; sport psychology; and the engagement, assessment and evaluation treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Howland earned both his Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology and M.S.W. from Boston University.