Compassionate Care for Lasting Change

Our Mission Is Your Success

What makes us different?

Most programs focus on symptoms—we help you see the patterns underneath and why they keep repeating. From there, we give you real tools to change how you respond, not just in session, but out in your life.

Multi-Dimensional

People are complex. Like individual strands of a web, one struggle often leads to many others. Mental health disorders are layered, and need to be treated with a multi-dimensional approach. The traditional “pull one weed, watch another grow” is not sufficient.

Personalized

Every treatment plan is tailored to each person, because each individual is unique. We look at every facet of a persons life and struggles to create a non-linear roadmap to individual success. Whatever that may look like to them.

Values

We value care, transparency, integrity, and innovation above all else. We strive to be on the cutting edge of mental health treatment, all while focusing on our core values compassionate care for everyone who walks through our doors; Individuals and families alike.

Results!

With our combined century of experience, and our trademarked approach to mental health recovery. We have created a system where you can finally see those long lasting results that have been eluding you.

The River Wellness Way

Watch this short video to understand why we will be you or your loved ones last stop on the road to recovery, and overall happiness.

Discover Our Journey So Far

We are industry veterans carving a new path towards sustainable long term mental health and wellness.

Over a century of combined experience led us to one clear conclusion: treating one issue at a time isn’t enough. So we came together to create a more complete approach—one that works for the whole person and supports lasting transformation.

We knew people needed more than insight—they needed a way to understand why their patterns kept repeating and how to change them in real time. This work is about helping everything finally make sense—and giving you the tools to move forward with confidence.

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“Because it’s not just one thing – and it never was.” -Joshua Love

Meet The Team

At The River Wellness, our dedicated clinical team blends diverse therapeutic expertise to deliver exceptional recovery outcomes. We are committed to rewriting the path of addiction treatment in Dallas and throughout Texas, offering seamless, full-spectrum care through both our PHP and IOP in Dallas.

Heather Nolan, MSSW, LCSW-S, LCDC

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…

Tiffany Gordon, LMHC, LPC

Primary Therapist Tiffany Gordon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who brings extensive experience in trauma-informed mental health treatment to The River Wellness Texas. Throughout her career, Tiffany has worked with individuals…

Dana M. Ebeling – PMHNP-BC, NP-C

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Dana Ebeling is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and over a decade of advanced practice nursing experience. Her clinical background spans psychiatry,…

Arif Noorbaksh – M.D.

Medical Director Dr. Arif Noorbaksh is a board-certified psychiatrist and experienced medical leader specializing in clinical psychiatry, interventional treatment, and the development of collaborative systems of care. As Medical Director of The River Wellness Texas, he provides medical leadership and…

Adam Tripp

Media & Content Coordinator Adam Tripp serves as the Media & Content Coordinator for The River Wellness Texas, where he leads the organization’s digital presence, storytelling, and educational content. He is passionate about creating meaningful resources that reduce stigma, educate families, and connect…

Ally Edelman

Clinical Care Coordinator Ally Edelman serves as the Clinical Care Coordinator at The River Wellness Texas, where she helps ensure clients receive seamless, coordinated, and individualized support throughout their treatment journey. Working closely with clients, families, referral partners, and the clinical team,…

Joshua Levi Love

Associate Clinical Director / Clinical Architect Joshua Levi Love, MA, MDiv, LPC Associate, LCDC, NCC serves as the Associate Clinical Director and Clinical Architect at The River Wellness Texas, where he leads clinical program development and helps shape the organization’s…

Julia Langlois

Primary Therapist Julia Langlois, MA, LMSW serves as a Primary Therapist at The River Wellness Texas, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for young adults and adults navigating mental health challenges, trauma, behavioral and process addictions, compulsive behaviors, and life…

Anika Cooper

Treatment Placement Liaison Anika Cooper serves as the Treatment Placement Liaison at The River Wellness Texas, where she helps individuals and families navigate the path to high-quality mental health and process addiction treatment. With more than 20 years of experience…

Jenny Edelman

Director of Family and Community Relations Jenny Edelman serves as the Director of Family and Community Relations at The River Wellness Texas, where she helps individuals, families, and referring professionals connect with compassionate, high-quality mental health care. With more than…

Michael Jones

Founder / Executive Director Michael Jones serves as Founder and Executive Director of The River Wellness Texas, where he provides strategic leadership and oversees the organization’s mission of delivering innovative, compassionate, and clinically excellent mental health care. With nearly 20 years of experience…

Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if I am addicted?

When a behavior causes distress, and effects my ability to function in important areas of my life.

Sex addiction
When sex, dating, or connection starts to feel out of control—or leaves you feeling worse instead of better.

Gaming addiction
When gaming becomes your main escape—and it’s getting harder to stay present in real life.

Spending addiction
When money becomes a way to deal with stress, boredom, or emotions—and it’s starting to catch up with you.

Gambling addiction
When gaming becomes your main escape—and it’s getting harder to stay present in real life.

Digital addiction
When you can’t seem to disconnect—even when you want to—and it’s impacting your sleep, focus, or relationships.

Work addiction
When work, productivity, or staying “on” becomes the only way to cope—and slowing down feels uncomfortable.

Pornography addiction
When work, productivity, or staying “on” becomes the only way to cope—and slowing down feels uncomfortable.

What is depression?

Depression
Ongoing feelings of sadness, low energy, loss of interest, or feeling stuck and disconnected from life.

Bipolar Disorder
Periods of low mood (depression) mixed with times of very high energy, impulsivity, or elevated mood.

Persistent Low Mood (Dysthymia)
A long-term, lower-level depression that can feel like a constant heaviness or lack of motivation.

What is anxiety?

Generalized Anxiety
Constant worry, overthinking, or feeling on edge most of the time.

Panic Attacks / Panic Disorder
Sudden waves of intense fear with physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, or feeling out of control.

Social Anxiety
Fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Patterns (OCD)
Repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that feel hard to stop.

Trauma & PTSD
Ongoing stress from past experiences that still affect how you feel, react, and relate to others.

What are thought and perception disorders?

Thought Disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia Spectrum)
Difficulty separating thoughts, perceptions, or reality—may include confusion, disorganized thinking, or unusual beliefs.

Paranoia
Feeling unsafe, suspicious, or like others may be against you, even without clear evidence.

Do I have any eating or body-related patterns?

Eating Disorders
Struggles with food, eating, or body image that affect health and daily life.

Anorexia
Restricting food and intense fear of gaining weight.

Bulimia
Cycles of overeating followed by purging or compensating behaviors.

Binge Eating
Eating large amounts of food quickly, often followed by guilt or shame.

Body Image Distress
Feeling unhappy or preoccupied with how your body looks.

What are the common
behavioral & compulsive patterns?

Substance Use
Using alcohol or drugs in a way that becomes hard to control or starts causing problems.

Behavioral Addictions (Process Addictions)
Patterns like gaming, porn, spending, or work that feel hard to stop and impact your life.

Impulse Control Struggles
Acting quickly without thinking through consequences.

Do I have any issues around sex and intimacy?

Sexual Compulsivity
Sex or sexual behavior that feels out of control or disconnected from what you actually want.

Intimacy Issues
Difficulty with closeness, vulnerability, or maintaining healthy relationships.

Shame Around Sexuality
Feeling guilt, confusion, or distress about sexual thoughts, identity, or behavior.

What are the common issues around relationships and family?

Family Dysfunction
Growing up or living in environments with unhealthy communication, conflict, or lack of support.

Codependency
Putting others’ needs ahead of your own in a way that feels hard to stop.

Attachment Patterns
Ways of relating to others that may include fear of abandonment, avoidance, or difficulty trusting.

Relational Conflict
Ongoing struggles in communication, boundaries, or emotional connection.

What are the common self-worth related problems?

Low Self-Esteem
Feeling not good enough, doubting yourself, or struggling with self-worth.

Identity Confusion
Not feeling sure of who you are, what you want, or where you’re going.

Emotional Dysregulation
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions or having difficulty calming down.

Have I experienced trauma?

Trauma is what happens when something feels too overwhelming for you to process at the time.

It can come from a single event or from repeated experiences over time—like stress, loss, or difficult relationships. Even after those moments pass, the effects can stay with you and show up in how you feel, react, and connect with others.

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If any of the information on the left looks like something you are going through. Or, if you just have questions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out today. We can help.

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