Dr. R. Scott Babe, M.D.

Dr Babe graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University with a bachelor of science in biology. He graduated medical school at Dartmouth Medical School, and then completed residency in psychiatry at the University of Colorado in Denver. During his senior year in Colorado, he served as the Chief Resident for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry and took a special interest in cancer patients.  After residency he moved to Oregon where he worked as a staff psychiatrist for 8 years at Salem Hospital and after he worked for another 8 years at Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis performing inpatient, outpatient, and consultation psychiatry. In 2004, he opened a private practice in Salem to have more time with clients  and use psychodynamic psychotherapy, medications, and other techniques to improve their health and well-being. In 2003 he was board certified in General Psychiatry and in 2005 he was board certified in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He has held clinical faculty positions at the University of Colorado, and Western School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Babe served in the US Army reserves from 1999-2007 and left service as a Lieutenant Colonel. He provided mental health services through a combat stress control team on deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Germany. He also took part in combat stress control conferences, and has had several speaking engagements including at the medical school at Tippler Army Medical Center on Ohau.

His interest in acupuncture began at Dartmouth. After several patients received benefit from acupuncture, he attended training through the Helms Medical Institute for acupuncture in hopes of helping his clients, including veterans, with complex illness that don’t always respond well to western medicine. 

Wendy Wan, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wendy joined Triskelion after her many years of providing care at Polk County Mental Health. She has shown dedication to the care of patients with psychiatric problems for many years, working first as a registered nurse at the State Hospital.  After graduating as a PMHNP, she worked with clients at Warm Springs Reservation Counseling and New Perspectives Center, before joining Polk County Mental Health. Wendy always wanted to work in the mental health field.  She attended Portland State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies in 2005. She then continued her education with an Associate of Nursing from Chemeketa Community College, then a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Wisconsin, and finally a Master of Nursing-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2013. She received awards for her scholarship, belonging to both the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Societies. She is Board Certified by the ANCC and is a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice. Wendy is a compassionate, caring professional, who is dedicated to the health and wellness of her clients.

Lisa Theobald, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lisa joins the Triskelion team as a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She started her career in pediatric mental health prior to working with adults at the Oregon State Hospital. After several years, she moved to Salem Hospital where she has worked for the last ten years. During that time, she has worked on the neuro/trauma unit, critical-care float pool (intensive care, post-anesthesia unit, medical/surgical units, acute psychiatric unit), and acute rehabilitation unit. Her educational journey in nursing included attending Chemeketa Community College (Associate Degree of Nursing, 2010), Linfield University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2012) and most recently Gonzaga University (Master of Science in Nursing, 2022) where she graduated as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.

Lisa’s interests include gardening, chasing her toddler, traveling, and experiencing different cultures. She looks forward to collaborating with her patients to help them meet their mental health goals. She is open to work with people of all ages, including children. Lisa strives to provide a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental place.

Amanda LaCombe, MA 

Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Amanda LaCombe is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the state of Oregon. She holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University (2008) as well as a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University (2005). Her experience includes providing clinical counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Particular areas of interest include trauma, attachment, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and addiction.  Amanda also used EMDR to help her clients progress through treatment.

“I consider it an honor to work alongside others as they navigate the journey toward healing and change. My hope is to improve emotional health as a part of overall wellness. I believe that each person has a unique set of needs, life experiences, and strengths that deserve a tailored counseling approach. What may work for one person in therapy might not work for another. My objective is to help identify and work toward therapeutic goals at a comfortable pace in a way that best fits each person. These may include building self-awareness and understanding, improving skills to deal with life’s difficulties, exploring and working through past hurts, and repairing and strengthening relationships.”

Jessica Huntley, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jessica Huntley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Oregon. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2009 and dual Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Criminology in 2006. Jessica also has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2013). She has worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field, including residential treatment, correctional institutions, community mental health. Her areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.

Jessica’s interests include reading, gardening, crocheting, and exploring Oregon with her family. She has a 200 hour yoga teacher certification and 100 hour meditation teacher certification. She is working towards a 300 hour yoga teacher certification and yoga therapy certification through My Vinyasa Practice. Jessica enjoys incorporating yoga and meditation into the therapy room.

Ellen

Office Manager

Ellen is our Office Manager.  Ellen has many different careers throughout her life.  She has worked as the Office Manager for Triskelion many years ago and is now back to help  meet our clients needs.

Anna

Assistant Manger

Anna is our Billing Supervisor. Anna has worked as our Office Manager for years and although we are sad to see her leave this role, we are thrilled to have her continue with our team.   She is a fantastic person and brings a sense of duty and compassion to her work.  She has worked different careers in the past, but has extensive experience in healthcare. She is always caring and willing to help.

Mckenzie

Admin. Assistant/TMS Technician/Spravato Technician 

Kenzie is our amazing admin assistant.  She comes to us from Arizona and has a background in healthcare as a CNA and in dentistry. She is an amazing artist and  musician.

Allyson

TMS Technician/Admin. Assistant/Spravato Technician

Allyson is a fantastic Medical Assistant that joins us to work on the TMS Service.  She is very kind and picks new things up very well. She brings this wealth of expertise and we are lucky to have her here.

Cydreese

Spravato Program assistantTMS Technician/Admin Assistant

Cydreese has an extensive background in healthcare and pharmacy.  She is helping us with TMS and front desk when needed.  

Hugo

"Therapy Dog"

Hugo is a 6 year old Great Weimer (Weimaraner/Great Dane Hybrid) who shows up every now and then to bring his special brand of happy to the office.