Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Program for Adults of All Genders

As the Regional Executive Director Jessica Harris joined Alsana because of their guiding principles and reputation for providing quality clinical care. She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Over the past 11 years, she has experience working with adolescents and adults of all genders and their loved ones at all levels of care including (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient.) Previous to joining the Alsana team, Jessica opened residential and outpatient eating disorder programs across the nation and oversaw the operations of 11 programs in Washington, Oregon, and California. ​

Jessica loves to cook and try new restaurants, in her spare time she also loves to be outdoors exploring new hikes in the Los Angeles region and reading! 

Jeff has been in the eating disorder field for over 30 years. Early in his career, he quickly developed a reputation as being an excellent individual and family therapist. He regularly presented didactic information and led large multi-family groups. He has trained and provided clinical supervision for many MFTs and LSCWs. Jeff has significantly participated in advocacy work. He has lobbied congress for legislation that would make care more available. He was an original board member of the Residential Eating Disorder Consortium (REDC). After years on the clinical side, he transitioned into a role as President and Chief Operating Officer of Monte Nido. Recently, he returned to do clinical work, where he was hired to oversee the residential facilities in Westlake. He has been with Alsana for almost 3 years now.

Taylor Dean graduated from Azuza Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree and her RN license in nursing. Taylor joined Alsana in 2018 with years of experience working with the eating disorder population in a treatment setting. She is passionate about supporting individuals as they go through their treatment journey. Taylor works well within a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that all the client’s needs are being met and supporting to individualize their care.

In her free time, Taylor loves spending time with her family, dog, and new puppy. Outside of work you can find her outside or at the beach.

Hannah is a lead therapist at our residential programs in Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village, CA. As a primary therapist, Hannah is responsible for providing counseling in forms of individual therapy, group therapy, and meal support.

Hannah earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Before coming to Alsana, Hannah worked at a domestic violence and sexual assault counseling center. She also worked with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, and mood disorders. Hannah enjoys spending time with friends and family, kickboxing, shopping, and traveling in her free time. Hannah is passionate about working in the field of eating disorders and finds fulfillment in seeing clients make progress toward reaching their personal goals.

As a Primary Therapist for Alsana, Halle is a part of the clinical team providing services to clients in our Thousand Oaks Residential Treatment Program. Halle provides individual, group, and family therapy as well as milieu support while clients are on their recovery journey.

Halle earned her BA in Psychology from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Following her completion, Halle enrolled in, and completed, her MSEd. in Clinical and Community Mental Health Counseling from Saint Bonaventure University. Halle’s passion to help those in need inspired her to move to Los Angeles, California about three years ago where she spent her time assisting the homeless and underprivileged communities of the greater Los Angeles area. Halle has worked in the mental health community for over 5 years, and she specializes in Trauma Informed Care, Grief Therapy, and Addiction and Chemical Dependency. Halle is most passionate about fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients to promote long term recovery. Halle truly believes that every human being is capable of change and has the opportunity to live out their dreams.