Founder & Clinical Director

Dr. Andry is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over a decade of experience caring for children, teens, and young adults. After years in pediatric hospital medicine and leading care at a national eating disorder center, she returned home to New Orleans to found CEDAR Health—Louisiana’s first outpatient eating disorder clinic led by a pediatrician. Her work is grounded in expert care, family-centered values, and profound compassion for every child’s unique journey.

Therapist

Emma is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a passion for supporting children, teens, and families navigating feeding and eating disorders. She joined CEDAR after earning her MSW from Tulane University, where she focused on trauma-informed, community-based care. Emma brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

Feeding Therapist

Megan is a Certified Speech‑Language Pathologist specializing in feeding therapy for children and adolescents. At CEDAR, she plays a key role in diagnosing and treating feeding challenges—from picky eating to swallowing difficulties—helping families build enjoyable, stress‑free mealtimes. With her expertise in speech and feeding disorders, Megan delivers compassionate, evidence‑informed care as part of our multidisciplinary team.

Patient Navigator

Allison is a certified speech-language pathologist who brings both clinical insight and heartfelt support to her role as Patient Navigator at CEDAR Health. With a background in pediatric feeding and communication, she helps families feel informed, empowered, and at ease as they begin their care journey. Whether scheduling visits or answering questions, Allison ensures that every client feels seen, heard, and supported from day one.

Therapist

Melanie Danton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who believes in empowering individuals through understanding, self-awareness, and skill-building. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling from Louisiana State University and brings experience from outpatient, rehabilitation, and behavioral health settings. Melanie takes a compassionate, collaborative approach to care, supporting clients in building confidence and meaningful, lasting change.

Interim Clinical Director

Emily P. served as CEDAR Health’s Eating Disorder Therapy Consultant and Interim Clinical Director, bringing thoughtful leadership, clinical expertise, and compassion to both patients and providers. During her time with CEDAR, she led eating disorder therapy groups and supported teens and families through recovery with warmth and care. Emily is deeply committed to creating safe, supportive spaces and strengthening multidisciplinary, patient-centered treatment.