Who We Are

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.”

-Abraham Maslow

Jeremy Jones of Thinking About Thoughts Counseling Services provider of mental health and addiction counseling and therapy online via Telehealth in Oregon

Me as a Human:

Howdy! My name is Jeremy and I relocated to Oregon in 2014 to pursue my graduate studies at Pacific University. During my time in grad school, I conducted a research experiment exploring the idea of plant “learning” through contextual cues. This study revealed that with the right conditions, environmental factors can modify innate traits with practice and care over time. This principle applies to humans as well and has been the driving force behind my practice for the past 6 years. My goal is to support others through coaching, guidance, and validation, demonstrating the impact of learned behaviors on societal, social, environmental, interpersonal, and internal levels.

Oregon has been my home, where I have lived with my life partner and two emotional support animals, Tofu and Meatball. I have fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest’s rain, eccentricity, social activism, LGBTQIA+ communities, food, nature, and much more. However, after establishing my private practice in 2020 and experiencing the personal and global impacts of COVID-19, my family has decided to return to the Land of Enchantment by October 2022.

I am proud to be LGBTQIA+ affirming and aim to provide an equitable and secure space for individuals to explore the complexities of the human condition. As humans, we are navigating a complicated world without a standardized instruction manual. Since there is no manual on how to live and exist as a human being, let’s work together to create your unique guidebook for a fulfilling life.

Jeremy Jones of Thinking About Thoughts Counseling Services provider of mental health and addiction counseling and therapy online via Telehealth in Oregon

Me as a Therapist:

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck? Do you feel like your actions, emotions, or thoughts are out of your control? I understand how isolating and debilitating these experiences can be, leaving you feeling inadequate, uncertain, and desperate for relief. But you don’t have to suffer alone anymore. I can help you learn the skills and provide you with the tools to take control of your life path.

Did you know that every thought, including yours and those of others, is just an opinion? Our thoughts form from the information we have and use to make sense of the world, but our data set is limited. Life is messy, complicated, and there are no set “rules” for how people should work and operate, which can lead to uncertainty, judgment, and doubt. But with therapy, you can achieve liberation from compulsions, self-destruction, and limiting beliefs. You can find a greater sense of meaning in your life pursuits and interpersonal relationships. Using a combination of evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and a holistic approach, I have helped individuals heal, find self-acceptance, and develop healthy coping skills to manage life’s stressful situations.

My therapeutic approach combines integral therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and strengths-based approaches because they all incorporate a whole body and systems holistic approach. I offer you a choice and an opportunity to view life through new perspectives and use skills to maximize your potential. Together, we can change the way you think about yourself and the world around you, and begin an approach to life that engages your sense of curiosity rather than fear. My practice makes engaging and connecting with reliable, effective, and affordable care as easy as possible, regardless of transportation or scheduling issues.

Me as a Researcher:

“Discrimination in Plants: Learning Through Context-Specific Behavioral Stimulation of the Mimosa Pudica” 

https://huichawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Jones-Jeremy-2017-AHSE-HUIC.pdf

About Telemental Health

Telemental health (TMH) counseling is the process of providing counseling or talk-therapy remotely using HIPAA compliant software with the goal of resolving personal, psychological or social issues. TMH can be accessed through devices that access the internet including computers, phones, and tablets and aims at reducing stigmatization, increased convenience for the client, and improved provider efficiency. Considering all that is going on in the world right now there is a recognized need for providing psychotherapy/ counseling on a virtual platform. This counseling model eliminates the need for transportation, and any travel-related costs. TMH also can make it easier for flexibility in working appointments into schedules without having to take time off from work. TMH is not different from mental health services, and only differs in how we meet. The ease and comfort of being in your own environment within the counseling process allows this to always be your space.

About Dual Diagnosis Counseling

Mental illness and substance use disorder often co-occur, leading to the use of terms like comorbidity, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders. There are four treatment models for dual diagnosis. Partial treatment involves treating only the primary mental health issue, while sequential treatment addresses the mental health condition first and then the substance abuse issue. Parallel treatment focuses on treating the mental health concern and substance abuse separately with different providers, whereas integrated treatment provides both mental health and addiction treatment simultaneously under a comprehensive program. As both conditions are interconnected, it is essential to receive simultaneous treatment for mental illness and addiction.