Primary Therapist
Heather Nolan brings more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health and mental health treatment to her role as a Primary Therapist at The River Wellness Texas. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Heather has extensive experience working with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, eating disorders, body image concerns, codependency, substance use, and other complex or co-occurring conditions.
Throughout her career, Heather has provided individual and group therapy, comprehensive assessments and diagnoses, person-centered treatment planning, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary care. Her background also includes many years of clinical leadership and program development, giving her a broad understanding of how thoughtful, individualized treatment can support clients with complex mental health needs.
Heather is EMDR Certified and brings an integrative, trauma-informed approach to her work. Her clinical experience includes DBT, experiential therapy, family systems, mind-body approaches, and work with co-occurring disorders. She has a particular interest in the relationship between physical, emotional, and mental wellness and believes effective treatment should address the whole person rather than simply focusing on symptoms or a diagnosis.
At The River Wellness Texas, Heather works collaboratively with each client to better understand the experiences, patterns, and challenges affecting their mental health while helping them develop practical skills, greater self-awareness, and healthier ways of navigating their lives. Her depth of clinical experience, creative approach to treatment, and commitment to individualized care make her a valuable part of The River’s clinical team.
