Who We Are
The Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center is dedicated to using treatments that are based on the best science available. This is known as evidence-based practice and means science is used to guide compassionate and individualized treatment.
The Portland Mood Disorders Clinic is a specialty clinic focusing on the treatment of mood disorders that is part of Portland Psychotherapy.
We also have a website devoted to treatment for trauma and PTSD.
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 in particular, 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 webpage.
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 a 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. I 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, gardening, and cooking.
J.P. Legris is a counselor specializing in individual treatment of mental health and/or addiction issues.
A graduate of Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, he works as a private practitioner with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are Mood disorders, Addictions, Co-occuring disorders, Relationships, and LGBTQ issues. "I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, with a reliance on the motivational techniques of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapy. With sensitivity and compassion (and when appropriate, a dash of good humor), I work with each client to help them identify and build on their strengths to achieve life goals."
License & Certifications:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC 1);
Registered Intern, Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. J.P. Legris can be reached at (503) 319-6455, or by e-mail at jp@jpltherapy.com
To learn more about him, you can visit his website at www.jpltherapy.com .
Personal Interests: "I enjoy gardening, hiking, bicycling, seeing movies and plays and traveling to places I've never seen before. I also enjoy entertaining friends, especially in Summer when we can cook outside. I plan to write a fabulous book and retire on the royalties...or at least write a book that someone will enjoy reading."
Jesse Lough, Psy.D.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice (#1823). I provide psychotherapy primarily to adult individuals and couples with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, sexuality, managing emotions, and trauma. I have worked extensively with the lesbian/gay/bi/trans/queer (LGBTQ) community and with non-traditional couples. One of my primary goals is to create a comfortable and trusting environment in which individuals feel free to process and express their thoughts and feelings fully.
My style as a therapist tends to be highly interactive. I believe that healing and growth take place in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I pay close attention to this in my work with clients. My work is practical and insight-oriented. I am committed to helping my clients find a way to make sense of their life, to find resolutions to problems facing them, and to integrate the various parts of their life in a balanced way.
I employ a variety of tools and techniques to help them attain their therapeutic goals. I also emphasize treatment methods that are supported by the latest research findings as appropriate. I maintain a great respect for individual differences, and welcome the opportunity to work with clients of diverse races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations. He can be contacted by phone at (503)704-3895.
Personal hobbies - reading, skiing, hiking, enjoying the company of good friends, and traveling.
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.
Personal Interests: Gardening with permaculture principles, reading, sailing, appreciating good food.
Katie McNeil, LCSW
Katie McNeil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon (#2223). After spending seven years working in a community mental health setting and an additional seven years raising three children full-time, I decided to start a private practice. As a family therapist, I enjoy working with any or all members of a family. From preschooler to adolescent, children in families are affected by life’s challenges. Adults, both as partners and individually, are also faced with transitions and difficult periods in family life. Sometimes there are problems at school or childcare, at work or in the home. Divorce and separation, past family hardships and current ones—all of these can be addressed through individual or family counseling. Using a practical and strengths-based approach in therapy, I treat each individual as an integral part of a larger system—whether it be a school community, family, partnership, or social group. Some of my specific strategies come from experience in parent group facilitation, stress-management training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and insight-oriented approaches. You are welcome to call and schedule a free consultation to see if working with me will be a good fit: 503-853-9025; katiemcneil.lcsw@gmail.com
In my spare time I am a volunteer swim coach and Meals on Wheels driver. I also enjoy working in the yard and baking and I try to keep up with weekly exercise.
