Adolescent and Teen
Eating Disorder Treatment

Executive Director

Jessica Ward, MS, RD, CEDRD-S

Jessica graduated from Gannon University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Ball State University with a Masters of Science in Wellness Management. At Selah House, she leads our clinical team as Director of Therapeutic Services. She has extensive experience in corporate health promotion providing individual health screenings and consultations as well as group presentations and classes. Additionally, she provides individual and group nutrition services for a group of family practice physicians. Jessica is a member of the Indiana Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association. Sheis also a member of the Indiana Society of Public Health Educators and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. Jessica’s passion for her profession and her clients is apparent when interacting with her.

Educator

Laura Brant

Laura is an educator with a varied background. Her journeys have led to a passion for helping others through education. She has taught pre-employment as well as in special education. In her free time, Laura coaches baseball and softball and is a Girl Scout leader.

Therapist

Alicia Burress

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alicia has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, hospital settings, and worked as a civilian contractor in Behavioral Health for the Indiana National Guard. She works with several therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. Alicia was born and raised in a small town near Anderson, IN. She attended the University of Southern Indiana where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work. She served in the Army Reserves for 10 years, during which time she served as a Social Work officer. Alicia has three boys and has been married to her husband for 15 years. She moved back to this area 2 years ago and is enjoying living in the country and spending time watching her three boys grow.

Therapist

Erica Brown

Family Therapist

Breanne Porter, PhD

Born and raised in Indiana, Dr. Porter attended college in California and Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Development Psychopathology from Humboldt State University. While studying to earn her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University, she counseled clients of all ages in the contexts of individual, couples, group, and family sessions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Before joining Selah House, she worked at a Christian-based eating disorder treatment center in Florida where she developed her passion for empowering women and girls in recovery. Dr. Porter and her husband returned to Indiana to raise their children and be closer to their extended families. In her spare time, she and her family enjoy exploring state and national parks, canoeing, theme parks, planning family parties, and watching science fiction. At Selah House, she works with families to help them understand what their loved one is going through and what they can do to support her while she is here in treatment and after she goes home. She realizes that eating disorders can affect not just the individual seeking treatment but all those who care about her and that they have a valuable role in the healing process as well. “I love the warm, relaxed, authentic community we’ve created here at Selah House. I know that everyone I work with is genuinely passionate about what they do and cares about our clients. I’m so proud of the compassion and grace showed to these ladies who come to us in the midst of such a dark and vulnerable time in their lives. We want them to feel like they can be themselves, even on their messiest of days. Going to treatment (and taking a loved one to treatment) shows so much courage, and we don’t take that for granted.”

Family Therapist

Patrice Adams

Patrice Adams has joined the phenomenal Selah House clinical team in December 2020 as a Family Therapist. Patrice studied and completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Central State University in Psychology. She then completed her Master’s Degree at Christian Theological Seminary with a Master’s of Art in Family and Marriage Therapy.

At Selah House, her focus will be Family Therapy for both Adolescent and Adult populations. She was drawn to the treatment here at Selah House due to utilizing the use of Art Therapy in connection with the client’s Spirituality.

Growing up, Patrice observed her parents working within the capacity to help and serve others. Her father served as a Pastor while her mother was a social worker. She grew into the lifestyle to help others grow. She strives for her role her at Selah House to help move with the clients during those difficult obstacles and walk into freedom.

When not at Selah House, Patrice enjoys her time being a mom and spending time with her family.
She enjoys completing DIY projects and renovating.

Registered Dietitian

Kayla Armour

Kayla completed her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics at Purdue University. She completed her dietetics internship at Purdue University and passed the registered dietitian examination in 2020.

Before working at Selah House, Kayla worked with the elderly population at a skilled nursing facility for two years. While completing her degree, she became passionate about intuitive eating and helping others find food freedom and make peace with their bodies and relationships to food. During this time, she became interested in a career working with individuals with eating disorders.

When not at Selah House, Kayla enjoys walks with her fiancé and his dog, baking and decorating cakes, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Registered Dietitian

Alexis Benson, RD

Lexi completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics through the University of Kentucky and moved to Indianapolis to complete her Dietetic Internship Program. Throughout college, Lexi became passionate about working with females struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating after overcoming these battles herself. She served as her University’s Panhellenic Wellness Chair, where she planned and executed wellness programming for all sorority women. When not at Selah House, Lexi enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading, attending country concerts, and trying new coffee shops!