Counseling Student Interns

As an approved Internship site for CACREP accredited Universities, our mission is to offer our Graduate Student Interns a one year program in a private practice setting where they will be assigned to a mentor to work directly with them. This provides them with the opportunity to gain experience on how to be an integral member of the Mental Health Community as well as gaining unprecedented knowledge of how to have a successful private practice. Interns are well trained and provide competent supervised therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are able to offer these services at affordable rates. 

  • George Khoury

    Now accepting clients: individuals (16 +), couples, and families. 


    Rooted in gestalt therapy, I work with clients to help bring space and clarity to the struggles we face with feelings of disconnection. Cultivating self-awareness can feel like someone’s slowly turning the internal lights up a little brighter, but we sometimes need outside help in doing so. 


    The reasons why we lose connection varies for us all, but the effects we report tend to be similar: growing loneliness, sense of disempowerment, diminishing hope in a particular dimension of experience, loss of care. These could lead to self-criticism, doubt, and different kinds of undesirable behaviors, and addiction(s).  The journey towards healing is not always easy but can be empowering if not fascinating, and the benefits can last for a long time. 


    Also, I like to believe I have a better than average timing with a joke here and there. Perhaps the most ancient therapy.  


    I’m currently in my last year towards obtaining a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also have a Masters of Communication (Intercultural), and a Doctorate (ABD) education in Philosophy. I’ve taught students from numerous ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, I can speak conversational Arabic, and am generally a deeply curious person that honors connection and being present for others. 


    My experiences as a father and devoted partner of twelve years, fifteen year career as an international communication professor, diverse travel and work experiences in E/SE Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, upbringing as a first generation American born to working class Arabic immigrants in the midwest, as a person navigating the various complexities of our time, are all part of the journey that has led me to seek this profession. However, the experience of untimely loss was a particularly powerful episode that brought me to realize the many gifts therapy unlocks. How about your own journey? What brought you to the Hope Connection? I can’t wait to learn about it


    You can reach George at George@hopeconnectioncounseling.com and by phone at (971) 459-3584




  • Jake cavanah

    NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS: Preteens (9-12), Adolescents, Families, Individuals, and Couples


    A broken home, temporary estrangement, falling in love, and more taught me how powerful and influential relationships are.


    These experiences also drew me to therapy because they made me realize healthy relationships are foundational to a fulfilling life.


    Where we come from, how we’re raised, societal norms, and more help shape us.


    But we also possess a unique superpower that deserves a voice: individuality.


    I support individuals, families, and couples in achieving a more harmonious balance between their individuality and their relationships.


    This often entails working towards goals like utilizing one’s strengths and emotional

    connections to experience more fulfillment and learning how to make room for everyone’s uniqueness.


    It also includes learning how to process difficult emotions and experiences by becoming more intimate with ourselves to become more intimate with others.


    I join clients on a journey that leads them to see how their individuality can thrive in their relationship, family, and/or societal contexts.


    And much more!


    I am a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student at Capella University. I earned a spot on the President’s List for excellent academic performance and will graduate in March 2026. I am an intern at Hope Connection under the supervision of Shari Davison (T1248).


    Reach Jake at jake@hopeconnectioncounseling.com or at (503) 966-8239 to book a session and discuss your therapy goals.

  • Jenn delaune

    **Accepting new clients for individual, couples, and family therapy**

     

    “I know I was born, and I know that I’ll die / The in-between is mine.” ~ Pearl Jam

     

    How’s your in-between treating you? Are you living by your rules or someone else’s? Stuff from the past seeping into the present? Relationships not as great as they could be? Are family or work dynamics causing increased stress? Are you overwhelmed or overthinking about anything and everything? Life is beautiful, messy, and complex. Managing everything life throws at us can be challenging. Sometimes, we need an outside perspective to help us work through the complexities to shape our ideal in-between. 

     

    I’m in my final year of completing my graduate degree in marriage and family therapy at Capella University, a COMFTE-approved program. I’m here to support you in creating the life, relationships, and environments you desire, wherever your journey leads.

     

    From an integrative therapy approach, I’ll help you navigate life’s entanglements, transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, work/life imbalances, grief, and trauma. I’ve been in a committed partnership for 18 years and have experienced and understand the ebbs and flows of relationships. I also have 20+ years of corporate experience, understanding its complexities and politics to help you discover ways to prioritize yourself in that environment.

     

    I offer a nonjudgmental and supportive space for your personal exploration. I'm available for virtual telehealth sessions, including evenings and Saturday mornings, or in person on Tuesdays at the Portland office. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit! 

     

    You can reach Jenn at Jenn@hopeconnectioncounseling.com or by phone at: 971-442-3934.

    Supervisors: Liz Gregory LMFT, RPT-S and Shari Davison LMFT

  • Kacie hull

    *Accepting new clients in person or virutal, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.


    Currently accepting new clients (children and adults) seeking support with their unique life circumstances.


    I take a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, Gestalt-centered approach that fosters awareness, mind-body connection, resilience, and integration. I believe each person is unique, with a story and experiences intertwined with their environment. In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll work together to help you access your natural healing capacity, cultivate self-compassion, and make mindful, authentic choices that extend beyond the therapy room.


    Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, feeling stuck, helpless, or moving through a transition - using an integrative approach tailored to your needs, I’m here to help you create the life, relationships, and environments that align with your fulfillment. My goal is to support you in finding greater ease, balance, and connection as you navigate life's joys and challenges.


    I’m currently completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University and have a background in early childhood education as a preschool teacher. I’m passionate about working with people of all ages, identities, and abilities. It’s a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey toward living authentically.



    You can reach Kacie at kacie@hopeconnectioncounseling.com 

    or by phone at: 503-563-2733

    Supervisors: Shari Davison, LMFT and Liz Gregory, LMFT, RPT-S

  • Katy Davies

    Whether working with individuals or couples, I offer support around communication concerns, intimacy issues, and family dynamic struggles. Understanding our patterns and behaviors, and what motivates and informs them, is key to fostering deeper connections and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships! I have experience working with people of all ages, navigating work-life balance, parenthood, aging, and sexual health.


    Curiosity and compassion are at the center of my practice. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help map the impact of the problem, cocreate new narratives that include all of your parts, cultivate more secure attachments, and foster self-compassion.


    I am a graduate student intern through Capella University, have been married for 15 years, and am a parent to three kids. I am supportive and encouraging, with a side of humor. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, sex positive, kink positive, and integrate cultural awareness into my professional practices. I am honored to bear witness to your stories and experiences.


    You can reach Katy at katy@hopeconnectioncounseling.com or by phone at: 503-928-4495

    Supervisors: Shari Davison, LMFT and Liz Gregory, LMFT, RPT-S


  • sophia moss

    "Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.” (Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet)



    I believe that true transformation occurs when we begin to relate to our pain instead of reacting from it, staying present to whatever arises within the safety of the therapeutic container. I use an integrative approach to therapy to help clients work through intra and interpersonal barriers and expand into their most authentic selves.


    I work with children and adults who are experiencing mental health or relational struggles and draw on my clinical training, including a specialized training in play therapy, to support you on your journey. My practice is heavily informed by attachment theory, trauma informed care, and queer-ecological lenses. I also specialize in working with those experiencing religious trauma. Whether you or your child is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or adjustment to a major life transition, I view my role as a therapist as helping to facilitate change from a place of radical acceptance and honoring your authenticity.


    As a graduate student intern, I am currently under supervision at The Hope Connection, LLC (supervisor: Liz Gregory TI390). 


    You can reach Sophia at Sophia@hopeconnectioncounseling.com or by phone at: 971-431-8386


  • steve manthe

    I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals and groups in search of positive and lasting change. I believe the therapeutic journey toward a life well lived starts and ends with trust, empathy, and a shared commitment to your well-being and future success. In our work together, I will bring an integrative, goal-oriented approach to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to identify the steps required to achieve the life you envision. I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for help and, if we have the chance to partner together, please know you will be welcomed with the honesty, transparency, and warmth you deserve to do your best work and live your best life.


    I am a student at New York University, completing an M.A. in Counseling for Mental

    Health and Wellness. Prior to NYU, I enjoyed a 25-year career in various HR leadership roles where I discovered an aptitude for aiding individuals and groups improve themselves and their relationships. Now as a counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss. 


    I'm also a 22-year husband, a 20-year Dad of 2, and a lifelong trail runner.


    Please reach out for a free consultation to see if I’m the right fit. I look forward to

    hearing from you!


    You can reach Steve at Steve@hopeconnectioncounseling.com or phone (503) 966-2138

    Supervisors: Liz Gregory LMFT, RPT-S and Shari Davison LMFT