Meet our Therapists

At The Hope Connection, we’re more than therapists— we’re compassionate listeners, creative problem-solvers, and wholehearted humans committed to your growth and healing. Each member of our team brings unique expertise, warmth, and a deep belief in the power of connection.

We offer services in Portland and Newberg, and not every therapist is based at both. Click on each location to see which one best fits your needs and to find out which therapists are available at each site.

Portland Therapists

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    Adam Marx, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Adam holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and brings a distinctive blend of clinical training and extensive coaching experience to his work with adults. His therapeutic foundation is rooted in depth and humanistic approaches, allowing clients to explore insight, meaning, and growth within the context of their unique life experiences. Coupled with over 20 years of goal-focused coaching, Adam draws on both therapeutic and pragmatic tools to support meaningful change.

    Adam enjoys working with adults navigating grief, major life transitions, anxiety, healthy masculinity, aging, depression, trauma, and stress related to work or relationships. His approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored—blending psychodynamic, humanistic, gestalt, behavioral, neuro-linguistic (NLP), and positive psychology modalities to help clients build resilience, find clarity, and move forward with intention.

    Adam sees clients in person at our Portland location and offers Telehealth sessions.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Avery Lucas, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    Avery is a warm and down-to-earth therapist who works with people of all ages—individuals, couples, and families—through a wide range of life challenges like anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship struggles. While he welcomes clients from all walks of life, Avery has particular experience supporting children, adolescents, and teens.

    He’s known for creating a calm, supportive space where people feel safe to open up, be themselves, and explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Avery takes a collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from practices like Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems to support healing, growth, and connection. Whether you're facing something specific or just feeling stuck, Avery is here to help you find your way forward with compassion and clarity.

    CONTACT HERE

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    David Kremmel, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    David is a Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling therapist who views therapy as a sacred and courageous space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. He creates a supportive, empathetic, and collaborative environment where clients feel safe to explore life’s most meaningful and challenging moments. His work emphasizes the importance of systems, relationships, and connection as powerful influences on well-being.

    David uses an integrative approach, drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. His personal experience in a bi-racial marriage informs his passion for working with couples, families, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, OCD, relationship issues, and spiritual wounds. He is committed to honoring each client’s unique strengths and goals throughout the therapeutic process.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Jackie Zebrowski, LMFT

    THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Jackie specializes in strengthening relationships, including the one clients have with themselves. She provides a safe and supportive space to process trauma, explore emotional vulnerability, and identify barriers to growth. With a strengths-based and collaborative approach, she helps co-create goals that align with the client’s vision for emotional and mental well-being.

    Recognizing that one style of therapy does not fit all, she integrates a variety of modalities tailored to each client’s needs. Her work is grounded in compassion, empowerment, and a deep commitment to helping clients build fulfilling and connected lives.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Jacklin Tino, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Jacklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions. Her approach is highly individualized, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. Jacklin tailors her therapeutic techniques to meet clients’ specific needs and goals. She integrates art with traditional counseling methods, offering a creative outlet for self-expression and healing. Jacklin is passionate about helping clients discover their strengths, build resilience, and find meaningful solutions to life's challenges. 

    CONTACT HERE

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    Liz Gregory, LMFT

    THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Liz is a Licensed Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, life transitions, women’s issues including peri/menopause, and the mind-body connection. Liz is trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and body image work, and she also offers premarital counseling through the Prepare & Enrich program.

    In addition to her clinical work, Liz provides supervision for LMFT and LPC associates. She works out of the Portland location and is also available for Telehealth sessions.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Meg Craig, LMFT

    THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Meg is passionate about working with clients to reach and exceed their goals.  As a practitioner, she is constantly learning and enriching herself as a means to serve her clients in a more specific and effective manner.  In therapy, you and Meg will unpack your history one piece at a time and build a brighter future.  Meg is elated for the opportunity to stand by your side during life's rocky moments and looks forward to becoming a part of your journey.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Sam Wolf, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Sam is a compassionate therapist who believes that healing takes many forms and that therapy is valuable at any point in life—not just during crisis. Sam provides a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore what feels most authentic to them and navigate challenges with intention and support. With a strong foundation in systems work, Sam values the influence of environment and relationships, and works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to address the ways these dynamics shape personal well-being.

    Sam’s training includes family systems therapy, play therapy, trauma-focused therapy, couples therapy, emotion-focused therapy, group therapy, and Restoration Therapy. Passionate about attachment and relational work, Sam specializes in treating anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parent-child relationships. Sam’s goal is to help clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to reconnect, set boundaries, and move toward meaningful change.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Shari Davison, LMFT

    FOUNDER, THERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

    Shari enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges related to relationships, emotional regulation, and trauma. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and integrates evidence-based techniques to help clients process distressing experiences and foster healthier, more connected lives. Shari specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and family relational issues, and incorporates mindfulness and somatic practices to support holistic healing.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Skyler Johnston, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Skyler is a thoughtful and collaborative therapist who believes that the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool for healing and growth. With a foundation of radical openness and authenticity, Skyler creates safe, nonjudgmental spaces for clients to explore their thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. The goal is to foster personal insight, integration, and a deeper sense of well-being—both internally and within the systems that surround us.

    Skyler works with individuals (age 12 and up), couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, intimacy, career issues, health and nutrition, aging, grief, and family dynamics. Drawing from positive psychology and solution-focused therapy, Skyler’s approach emphasizes present-focused, strength-based strategies that promote lasting change and resilience.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Tee Amor-Mashino, LPC

    THERAPIST & INTAKE COORDINATOR

    Tee believes each person is the expert of their own experience. They strive to create a space that is safe, respectful, and welcoming—where clients can explore both present needs and deeper layers of their story. Tee’s approach is grounded in Solution-Focused and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with an emphasis on collaboration, empowerment, and resilience. Tee's approach style is more structured with skill building included with talk therapy.

    They are passionate about supporting individuals from marginalized communities and work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relational support and the impacts of domestic/interpersonal violence. Tee is dedicated to helping clients build on their strengths and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

    CONTACT HERE

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    TracyAnn Murdza, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    Tracy is warm and empathetic while providing a safe, supportive space for clients to process life’s challenges and discover paths to healing. She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and is especially passionate about supporting the dynamics that shape family systems. Tracy approaches each client with curiosity and compassion, serving as a guide in uncovering strengths and solutions that foster growth, peace, and resilience.

    Her counseling style is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from her training in Play Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, Filial Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems. Tracy brings her authentic self to the therapeutic relationship, offering a nonjudgmental, genuine environment—often infused with humor and warmth. She believes that seeking therapy is a brave step, and it is her honor to walk alongside clients on their journey.

    CONTACT HERE

Newberg Therapists

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    Avery Lucas, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    Avery is a warm and down-to-earth therapist who works with people of all ages—individuals, couples, and families—through a wide range of life challenges like anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship struggles. While he welcomes clients from all walks of life, Avery has particular experience supporting children, adolescents, and teens.

    He’s known for creating a calm, supportive space where people feel safe to open up, be themselves, and explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Avery takes a collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from practices like Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems to support healing, growth, and connection. Whether you're facing something specific or just feeling stuck, Avery is here to help you find your way forward with compassion and clarity.

    CONTACT HERE

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    David Kremmel, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    David is a Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling therapist who views therapy as a sacred and courageous space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. He creates a supportive, empathetic, and collaborative environment where clients feel safe to explore life’s most meaningful and challenging moments. His work emphasizes the importance of systems, relationships, and connection as powerful influences on well-being.

    David uses an integrative approach, drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. His personal experience in a bi-racial marriage informs his passion for working with couples, families, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, OCD, relationship issues, and spiritual wounds. He is committed to honoring each client’s unique strengths and goals throughout the therapeutic process.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Jordyn Noland, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Jordyn provides safe and supportive spaces for clients that allows for deeper exploration of the self.  Jordyn considers herself a lifelong learner and enjoys reading and learning more as a way to better serve her clients.  While in therapy with Jordyn you will begin to dive deeper into your emotional experiences, which will allow for a deeper understanding of the self.  Jordyn specializes in working with individuals dealing with issues related to body image, difficult relationships with food and/or exercise, anxiety, self-esteem, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Shari Davison, LMFT

    FOUNDER, THERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

    Shari enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges related to relationships, emotional regulation, and trauma. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and integrates evidence-based techniques to help clients process distressing experiences and foster healthier, more connected lives. Shari specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and family relational issues, and incorporates mindfulness and somatic practices to support holistic healing.

    CONTACT HERE

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    Skyler Johnston, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Skyler is a thoughtful and collaborative therapist who believes that the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool for healing and growth. With a foundation of radical openness and authenticity, Skyler creates safe, nonjudgmental spaces for clients to explore their thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. The goal is to foster personal insight, integration, and a deeper sense of well-being—both internally and within the systems that surround us.

    Skyler works with individuals (age 12 and up), couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, intimacy, career issues, health and nutrition, aging, grief, and family dynamics. Drawing from positive psychology and solution-focused therapy, Skyler’s approach emphasizes present-focused, strength-based strategies that promote lasting change and resilience.

    CONTACT HERE

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    TracyAnn Murdza, LMFT

    THERAPIST

    Tracy is warm and empathetic while providing a safe, supportive space for clients to process life’s challenges and discover paths to healing. She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and is especially passionate about supporting the dynamics that shape family systems. Tracy approaches each client with curiosity and compassion, serving as a guide in uncovering strengths and solutions that foster growth, peace, and resilience.

    Her counseling style is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from her training in Play Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, Filial Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems. Tracy brings her authentic self to the therapeutic relationship, offering a nonjudgmental, genuine environment—often infused with humor and warmth. She believes that seeking therapy is a brave step, and it is her honor to walk alongside clients on their journey.

    CONTACT HERE