Eating Disorder PHP/IOP Programs in St. Louis, Missouri

Rebecca received a B.A. in psychology and criminal justice from Indiana University-Bloomington, a M.Ed. in Special education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and an MSW with a specialization in clinical mental health from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked in IOP with adolescent substance abuse, general psychiatric residential facilities with children, adolescents, and emerging adults before moving into eating disorder-specific treatment in 2011. She has been a body image therapist, individual therapist, family therapist, clinical director, and site/executive director in eating disorder treatment centers (inpatient through PHP) before coming to Alsana.

She is a licensed independent social worker supervisor in Ohio, a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama and Indiana, and a licensed addictions counselor in Indiana.

Rebecca is enjoying getting to know the different staff and roles that exist at Alsana, and how each role works together to support the Alsana mission.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys going to comic book conventions, exploring the local hiking trails, and spending time with her 3 cats.

Ashley Large is the Program Director for St. Louis PHP program. She graduated from Lindenwood University with Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Social Welfare. Ashley began her career at Alsana working as a direct care counselor and moved up to Program Director. Ashley has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician and working with kids that have Autism. In her free time, Ashley enjoys playing with her dogs, Flynt and Sophie and watching football! Go Chiefs!

I am the lead therapist at Alsana St. Louis – Ballwin Area PHP/IOP. I grew up in Kansas City and went to school in Columbia. I’ve lived in St. Louis for about two years, and it feels like home now.
My therapeutic philosophy is based in my belief that all people have the capacity for healing within a safe environment that nurtures identity and self-compassion. I work to help our clients authentically connect with their true passions and values while also developing their regulation skills. I utilize compassion-focused therapy with integrations of CBT and DBT. I have also received training on attachment-based therapies such as trust-based relational intervention and play therapy.

In my spare time, I really enjoy getting to be in nature with my pup! I also love audio books and listening to podcasts.

Laura Bradfield graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She completed her Dietetic internship from the University of Houston. Laura is the lead dietitian over the St. Louis PHP/IOP program, overseeing both the nutrition and movement dimensions of Alsana’s Adaptive Care Model®. Laura meets clients where they are at in their food and body journeys and helps them discover and cultivate a relationship that is compassionate, nourishing, pleasurable, adventurous, and satisfying. In Laura’s spare time, she loves to try new restaurants in St. Louis.  

Stacy has focused her career path around psychiatric nursing and mental wellness since graduating with her nursing degree in 1996. Loyalty, reliability, and her passion to put her patients first has been the cornerstone of her 18+ years with Alsana.

As the nurse manager, Stacy enjoys collaborating with her team in the development of individualized recovery plans based on each client’s specific needs. The combination of education and extensive experience has provided Stacy with a valuable perspective on a holistic approach to healing. Stacy has been a “constant” at our St Louis program, offering comforting support and a friendly face to our clients and families alike.

Stacy is a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation (iaedp) and has supported the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). Stacy has been married for over 20 years and has four children. She loves interior modern design, decorating, and traveling.

Dr. Ryan Lee joined Alsana’s St. Louis PHP Team in 2022. He is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 11 years of professional experience in healthcare across the entire continuum of care including outpatient clinics, intensive-outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment programs, inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient detoxification centers, and psychiatric emergency departments.

In his role as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Lee is responsible for formulating accurate diagnoses and treatment of complex psychiatric conditions, including prescribing, evaluating, and monitoring response to medications. In addition, Dr. Lee closely collaborates with the entire clinical team to help guide treatment planning to ensure positive clinical outcomes.

Before Alsana, he worked for a nationally recognized residential treatment facility that specializes in treating patients with eating disorders, trauma-related disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders. From 2018 to 2019, Dr. Lee served as the Director of Psychiatry for a PHP/IOP program located in Scottsdale, Arizona

Dr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University in 2011, and received his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Fairfield University in 2016, graduating summa cum laude.

In his spare time, Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, hiking, producing music, cooking, and hanging out with his dog, Harper (yes, like Harper Lee: the author).

Fun fact: In another lifetime, Dr. Lee was a professional DJ and graffiti artist.

Niki Vandable is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by trade, and as such, she is a highly trained clinician and manager.  She was an integral part of helping the School of Social Work at Mizzou in developing and operating a free mental health clinic which served as a training site for psychologists and social workers.  This clinic offered no cost behavioral health services to the community.  After graduating Mizzou, she was the Director of Client Services at Circle of Concern for seven years, managing hundreds of volunteers, events, projects and developing/operating the counseling services within the non-profit.  She is well versed in DBT, CBT and other evidenced based practices.  She has supervised students, staff and volunteers.  Her sharp wit and compassionate attitude make her a fun team member and an effective provider.