Many people with serious mental health conditions spend years in treatment without getting the results they need. These are the conditions Dr. Ed has spent his career specializing in.
You have tried medication. You have tried therapy. There have been some good stretches but never real lasting change. This is one of the most common reasons people find their way to Blue Train Clinic.
Anxiety that controls your decisions, shrinks your world, and keeps you stuck in avoidance patterns that feel impossible to break. Dr. Ed works with people for whom anxiety has become a huge barrier.
Bipolar I and Bipolar II are complex and frequently mismanaged. Dr. Ed has worked with hundreds of people living with bipolar disorder and understands the full picture of what treatment requires.
A first episode of bipolar disorder or psychosis between the ages of 18 and 25 is devastating for the young person and terrifying for their family. Dr. Ed works with both the client and the people supporting them.
Families need support and expert guidance when a parent or adult child is dealing with mental health issues. Dr. Ed draws on his deep experience working with families in crisis. His practical approach helps families stabilize and improve their relationships
That is exactly what the first conversation is for.
Expert Psychotherapy uses evidence-based “Behavioral Treatments.” The aim is changing an individual’s Behaviors and Mindset to improve one’s functioning and quality of life. Dr. Ed matches specific treatment interventions to your unique life circumstances. He draws on his deep clinical experience in a wide range of evidence-based treatments.
CBT—Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Activation
Mindfulness-based Interventions
ACT—Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Behavior change is the foundation for successful treatment. Any major life transformation requires behavior change. Instead of waiting to feel better to do things, the approach is DO SOMETHING TO FEEL BETTER. The guiding principle is:
Action precedes motivation
Serious mental health conditions hit people hard with disruptions in daily routines and challenges with motivation. Priority issues to address:
Sleep disturbance
Lack of daily structure
Challenges maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Distraction and Avoidance
Low productivity at work or school
Values guide your life priorities and are often forgotten or put to the side as you struggle with serious mental health issues. We work to get you back in touch with your values, reminding you of what’s important and meaningful in your daily life. You will be more motivated to change behaviors and habits when they are consistent with your values.
You cannot change everything all at once as much as you wish you could. The treatment is focused on enduring behavior change and resilience.
Start by building your foundation
Take small steps to maximize your likelihood of success
Gain confidence and greater sense of control
Live by your values day to day
Dual Diagnosis: Mood/Anxiety & Alcohol/Drug Problems
Borderline Personality Disorder
Family Therapy – Family Systems Approach
Managing Major Life Crises and Life Transitions
Family Education and Support
Behavioral Treatments for Medical Conditions:
Migraine and Cancer
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.
If you have tried therapy before and are still stuck, this is the conversation you should have had a long time ago. Dr. Ed personally responds to every inquiry. One message is all it takes to start moving forward.
