About Us

 

The Portland Mood Disorders Clinic is dedicated to using methods of treating depression that are based on the best science that is available. This is known as evidence-based practice and means we use what science has to say to guide our practice in choosing what is most likely to help. Currently, we have three clinicians providing services. We are also developing a therapy group that will cost $35/session. Call if you are interested in that option.

Brian Thompson, Ph.D.

Dr. Thompson is a Psychologist Resident practicing under the supervision of Drs. Luoma and LeJeune. 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 webpage and trauma speciality site.

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.

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. 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.

Dr. Luoma was interviewed for an article on beating the winter blues in the December, 2008 edition of Portland Monthly Magazine. If you are interested, you can see the piece here.

Personal Interests: Gardening with permaculture principles, community building, reading, appreciating good food.

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.