Dr. Angela Plowhead is a Licensed Psychologist, who specializes in cognitive assessment and decision making capacity assessment with a Geropsychology emphasis. She is an Air Force Veteran, who has a passion for serving other veterans and elders. She spent many years training and providing psychological services in the VA. Most of those years, providing services in the homes of her patients. She is actively involved in Advocacy for Seniors. She created and developed Capacity Solutions LLC for the purpose of bringing home-based psychological services to the community. Her desire is to allow people who would not otherwise be able to receive needed psychological services to have access to care.
Dr. Phyllis Martin, PsyD is a native Oregonian who began her professional life as a Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse in Tillamook and Yamhill counties. She moved to Iowa where she completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. As a psychologist she served veterans in their homes, in the hospital, and as a member of the DesMoines VA Hospice Team. After retirement from the VA she volunteered as a Long Term Care Ombudsman for the State of Iowa until her return to Oregon. She is very pleased to have the opportunity to once again see clients in their homes for Capacity Solutions LLC.
Dr. Robin Jewett, PA-C is a licensed Physician Assistant with her Doctorate of Medical Science in Psychiatry. After graduating from Oregon’s Salem Academy, she attended Indiana Wesleyan University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions for her doctoral studies. Robin has seventeen years of clinical experience, including dermatology, gastroenterology, psychiatry, and internal medicine/geriatrics. Having taught in four physician assistant programs, she is currently on faculty at Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences Doctorate of Medical Science program. In addition to studying general psychiatry, the treatment of agitation in dementia and the biological mechanisms that mediate spirituality in resilience were the focus of her doctoral projects. She has also completed additional coursework to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Geriatric Professional, and earned a Master Psychopharmacology Certificate. Through these experiences, she realized her love of geriatric patients, their unique mental health needs, and the need for increased access to psychiatric care in Oregon. Her volunteer work includes providing primary care at Salem Free Clinics and committee involvement for State Plan for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias in Oregon. Having practiced in primary care and specialty areas, she is able to provide unique insight on the role of physical health on mental health.
Veronica Gentle is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly thirty years of experience serving a broad range of populations. Veronica was born and raised in the Willamette Valley. She moved to New York City as a young adult, where she attended Hunter College and New York University. Veronica returned to Oregon in 2004 and has continuously worked in various aspects of the mental health field, including advocacy, policy work, and direct clinical practice. Most recently, Veronica has worked as a therapist in a primary care clinic. She uses evidence based approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment to general life changes. Most importantly, Veronica follows a person centered and strengths based approach that emphasizes personal growth and agency. Veronica is excited to join the team at Capacity Solutions in improving access to mental health services by providing services to individuals and families either remotely or in their homes.
Lacey Boyer is the Office Manager for Capacity Solutions LLC. Lacey brings with her over 15 years of administrative experience. She is responsible for the overall coordination of a broad range of services and resources. Lacey was born and raised on the Oregon coast and has resided in the Willamette valley for over 20 years. She loves to spend time outdoors kayaking, hiking and exploring the world. Lacey is honored to support the important work done by the providers of Capacity Solutions LLC. Lacey is one of the most important people on our team and will help you with all of your administrative and billing needs.