Bitcoin And Mental Health

Psychotherapist Jeremy Cohen explores how Bitcoin and mental health intersect, unpacking the psychological damage of fiat and the healing power of honest money.

Jeremy Cohen, a registered psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, brings a unique perspective to the world of Bitcoin. Having worked across Australia’s most challenging clinical environments — from hospitals to prisons, from addiction clinics to Indigenous communities — Jeremy's journey into the Bitcoin rabbit hole wasn’t just intellectual, but deeply personal. In this episode of The Bitcoin Libertarian, he joins us to discuss the intersection of fiat trauma, psychotherapy, and the healing potential of Bitcoin.

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ORANGE PILLING THROUGH PAIN

Like many others, Jeremy’s entry point into Bitcoin began during one of the most turbulent periods of recent history — the COVID-19 pandemic. As a hospital psychotherapist in Melbourne, one of the most locked-down cities in the world, Jeremy refused to take the vaccine, standing firm on his principles of bodily autonomy and truth. That decision cost him his job.

But it also opened a door.

First encountering crypto through a dubious altcoin pitch, Jeremy’s well-trained radar for gaslighting (shaped by a childhood of emotional dysfunction and professional work in trauma) immediately went off. That’s when he discovered Bitcoin. Through thinkers like Jordan Peterson, Robert Breedlove, and Saifedean Ammous, he grasped the radical honesty of Bitcoin — a system that doesn’t lie.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FIAT: A SYSTEM OF GASLIGHTING

Fiat currency, according to Jeremy, is more than inflation and central banking — it’s a psychological assault. From early childhood, we’re taught to be honest, yet we live in a culture where those in power lie, manipulate, and obfuscate.

Therapy, in this light, becomes a means to rebuild truth within — while Bitcoin becomes the external framework that reinforces it.

BITCOIN AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL

Jeremy’s professional mission is to help people live authentically — to align thoughts, words, and actions. He sees Bitcoin not just as a financial revolution, but as a form of collective psychological healing.

In fiat systems, lying is rewarded. Corruption is normalized. Jeremy argues this cultural conditioning leads directly to rising anxiety, addiction, and depression. People internalize the dishonesty of their society, leading to what he calls a “breakdown in authentic living.”

Bitcoin, he says, is an act of resistance — a therapeutic framework based on truth, accountability, and proof of work.

THERAPY FOR BITCOINERS

Jeremy now runs his own private practice and accepts Bitcoin payments (with a discount as an incentive). Though most clients still pay in fiat, the offer opens the door to orange-pilling — a process he approaches gently but consistently.

He's also active on the Orange Pill App, Telegram groups, and local meetups in Melbourne, where he connects with others seeking freedom and integrity in both money and mind.

BUILDING A BITCOIN-BASED PRACTICE

Running a Bitcoin-forward therapy business in a fiat-heavy country like Australia isn’t easy. Jeremy explains the challenges of competing with government-subsidized healthcare, but he's not giving up.

His future plans include offering deeper discounts for clients who pay in Bitcoin and expanding his international reach by offering Zoom-based sessions to Bitcoiners worldwide.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, FIAT, AND PROOF OF WORK

A passionate Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Jeremy draws a compelling comparison: BJJ and Bitcoin are both based on proof of work. No shortcuts. No gaslighting. Just reality, sweat, and growth.

It’s no coincidence that many Bitcoiners also train in martial arts — both demand humility, discipline, and consistency.

THE FUTURE OF MONEY AND MENTAL HEALTH

Jeremy envisions a world where truth-telling money supports truth-telling minds. The possibilities are vast — not just economic sovereignty, but widespread psychological liberation.

With Bitcoin, we can begin to unravel the layers of cultural dysfunction imposed by fiat: from dependency to victimhood, from addiction to authoritarianism. Bitcoin is more than money — it’s the foundation for a new kind of human flourishing.

CONCLUSION

Jeremy’s story is a powerful reminder that Bitcoin isn’t just for coders or traders — it’s for people. Real people navigating real trauma in a system built on lies. Through his work as a therapist, a father, and a Bitcoiner, Jeremy is helping others escape fiat pathology and build lives rooted in truth.

FAQ

Who is Jeremy Cohen?

Jeremy Cohen is a registered and accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in clinical complexity and now incorporates Bitcoin into his private practice.

How did Jeremy get orange-pilled?

Jeremy was orange-pilled during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing parallels between systemic gaslighting in fiat culture and the manipulations he saw professionally and personally.

Does Jeremy accept Bitcoin for therapy sessions?

Yes. Jeremy accepts Bitcoin payments and offers discounts for clients who choose to pay in BTC. He is working to make this a more central part of his practice.

Can international clients work with Jeremy?

Absolutely. Jeremy offers virtual sessions via Zoom and is open to clients from around the world, especially those in the Bitcoin community.

What is Jeremy's view on the fiat system and mental health?

He believes the fiat system fosters dishonesty, anxiety, and dysfunction — and that Bitcoin, as a truthful system, can play a vital role in psychological healing.

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