The Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center is dedicated to using methods of treating psychological problems that are based on the best science that is available. This is known as evidence-based practice and means science is used to guide compassionate and individualized treatment. You can see the descriptions of our current clinicians below, as well as find information on our specialty clinic focusing on depression.
Brian Thompson, Ph.D.
Dr. Thompson is a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon. He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and describes his approach to the psychotherapy as the following: “I want to help others reduce their suffering by learning to compassionately manage their pain and take steps towards establishing more meaningful lives. My goal is to help people develop skills to deal more effectively with difficulties as they arise. I draw from treatments supported by research and am currently receiving specialty training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an innovative and versatile treatment within the cognitive behavioral tradition. As we’re all individuals, I work very hard in adapting treatments to each unique person I come into contact with. I’m open to both long-term and short-term (approx. 8-12 sessions) treatment depending on appropriateness and need.” To learn more about Dr. Thompson, you can visit his personal website. Along with Dr. Luoma, he writes about the science of mindfulness at the blog: Scientific Mindfulness. Dr. Thompson also contributes to a blog for the general public at Mental Help Net.
Personal Interests: I enjoy running, trying new restaurants, and independent music. I’m a student of meditation and try to attend at least one meditation retreat each year.
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D
Dr. LeJeune is a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon (#1600). She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and describes her approach to the psychotherapy in the following manner: "I use very pragmatic and client-directed approach. I do not subscribe to an 'illness/disease' based model of psychotherapy that I find to be stigmatizing and limiting. I work from a collaborative and respectful place to help clients explore what is and isn’t working in their lives and utilize empirically supported treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, whenever possible. Most importantly, I strive to always treat clients with dignity, respect, and compassion as I work to help them create for themselves the kind of meaningful life they desire." To learn more about Dr. LeJeune, you can visit her personal webpage.
Personal Interests: Spending time with my dogs Dalai and Grace, traveling, art, and cooking.
Jason Luoma, Ph.D
Dr. Luoma is a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon (#1661). He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology describes his approach to the psychotherapy in the following manner: "I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for people who are struggling with the difficulties that life often presents, to help them let go of that struggle and create whole, vital lives that can be lived with integrity. I strive to help people live better, to be more fully alive in their lives, present to each moment, and accepting of themselves. I help people to clarify what matters most in their lives and act toward that end. I tend to be fairly active in therapy and provide structure in sessions to help people learn new and more effective ways of responding to troubling emotions and thoughts that can serve as barriers to fuller, richer lives. I also work to respect diversity in my clients and work to adapt my work to people's unique values and culture. Many of the methods I use come from a type of cognitive behavioral therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)." To learn more about Dr. Luoma, you can visit his personal webpage. Along with Dr. Thompson, he writes about the science of mindfulness at the blog: Scientific Mindfulness.
Personal Interests: Gardening with permaculture principles, social activism, reading, sailing, appreciating good food.
