Hi, I’m Dr. Ed. I started the Blue Train Clinic for you.
You’ve probably been in therapy before. Maybe you’ve seen multiple therapists. And still, you haven’t made the progress you hoped for.
For three decades, my career has focused on psychotherapy with individuals who are struggling with mental health conditions that do not respond to conventional approaches. I combine my deep clinical expertise in evidence-based approaches with creativity to adapt treatment to your unique needs. Together, we clear the path forward to a more meaningful and productive life, on your terms.
After many years living in the Boston area, in the bucolic town of Lincoln, MA, my wife and I exchanged that for the beach, mountains, and desert climate of San Diego—with our now-grown kids living across the US. There’s hardly a day when we aren’t enjoying the outdoors, creating a great balance with our work lives.
San Diego
Telehealth & in-person therapy for California
Telehealth for Massachusetts and Florida
Founder, Atheneum Learning—Mission to deliver comprehensive CBT training via online platforms (2008-2014)
The origins of Dr. Ed’s Expert Psychotherapy go back to the early 2000’s when he led the nationally recognized Behavioral Health Program (BHP) at McLean Hospital, the US News top-rated psychiatric hospital in the Harvard Medical School system. The BHP is a Partial Hospital/ Intensive Outpatient program that provides specialized treatment for Depression/ Mood & Anxiety Disorders, and Bipolar and Psychotic Disorders).
Our specialty was treating patients with complex, hard-to-treat conditions who needed something different than what they were getting in conventional psychotherapy. I led the effort to develop Flexible CBT, which adapts evidence-based behavioral treatments to match the needs of individuals in their unique life circumstances. It requires being true to the principles of evidence-based behavioral treatment approaches, AND being creative with empathy to meet patients where they are—this jump-starts their journey toward a more meaningful and productive life.
Send Dr. Ed message through the contact form. Every inquiry is read personally by Dr. Ed and he will get back to you quickly. There are no automated responses or gatekeepers.
Dr. Ed will connect directly with you for a 20-30 minute screening call to learn about your situation and priorities for therapy. This conversation helps determine whether this is the right fit for your needs and goals.
If you decide to move forward, the next step is scheduling a formal evaluation to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique life circumstances. Dr. Ed will explain the approach and rationale and provide you with a written report.
Therapy progresses in stages with a focus on evaluating progress along the way. Your feedback is essential to ensure that treatment stays on track. Any plan will require adjustments based on your feedback and Dr. Ed’s assessment.
It is not a general practice. Blue Train Clinic is a boutique practice where Dr. Ed specializes in hard-to-treat cases. People who seek treatment with him have usually already tried therapy and have not gotten the results they wanted or needed. He brings deep clinical experience in evidence-based treatments, with Clinical Psychology Board Certification and 25+ years of clinical leadership at Harvard Medical School. Over the course of his career, Dr. Ed has provided direct service and led programs for thousands of patients with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and other complex mental health conditions.
No. Blue Train Clinic is self-pay only. Dr. Ed is not on any insurance panels. Dr. Ed customizes the therapy for each client and is not constrained by insurance-based restrictions and administrative barriers.
Fees reflect the Premium Services Dr. Ed provides with his experience and credentials. Fees include 60 minute sessions, report writing, customized education materials, customized audio recordings for skills practice, and coordination of care as needed. Fees for additional time/services outside of therapy sessions are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Reach out to Dr. Ed through the Contact form. He personally reads every message and will respond to set up an initial 20-30 phone conversation to understand your needs and priorities, answer your questions, and review fees. If you decide to move forward, he will schedule an appointment to start treatment and get you moving quickly in a positive direction.
Dr. Ed works with adults dealing with Treatment Resistant Depression, Severe and Debilitating Anxiety, Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder, and young adults experiencing first-break bipolar or psychotic disorders. He works with parents and family members who are supporting a loved one through serious mental health challenges. And, he offers Family Therapy to guide and support families in crisis or with ongoing challenges.
Every client starts with a thorough evaluation. From there Dr. Ed builds a written treatment plan tailored to your specific life circumstances, history, and goals. He draws from CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Behavioral Activation, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy depending on what fits you best. Progress is reviewed on a regular basis which combines Dr. Ed’s assessment and the client’s feedback. Adjustments are made and the treatment plan is updated until the next review.
Based on the evaluation, Dr. Ed reviews the options with you. Standard therapy is once per week. A “Frontloading” approach is two sessions per week to gain traction quickly. Given the circumstances of many clients frustrated with past treatments, Frontloading is desirable because it tends to produce results more quickly. Once you have positive momentum you decide whether it makes sense to taper down the frequency of sessions.
Dr. Ed is based in San Diego, California and offers telehealth sessions for clients in California, Massachusetts, and Florida. He also sees clients in-person in his office which is centrally located in San Diego.
This is very common. Dr. Ed often has first contact with parents seeking treatment for their adult child, or other family members seeking treatment for parents, siblings, or extended family. Many young adult clients dealing with bipolar disorder or early onset psychosis are resistant to treatment and parents are often the ones reaching out first. Dr. Ed provides education, guidance, and support for parents and other family members who are navigating this complex family situation.
Reaching out can feel like a big step — especially if previous efforts haven’t led to the progress you hoped for.
All communication is confidential and handled directly by Dr. Ed. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. The goal is simply to begin a conversation and determine whether this approach is the right fit for you.
"The goal of therapy is to get out of therapy and live your life on your terms."
