About Heather Olson
Focus areas
Anxiety
Self Esteem Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Heather Olson
Heather Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2003. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work in 2003 and received her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in 2007. Heather has counseled children and adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional disorders and/or developmental disabilities, worked as an adoption counselor, served as a therapist in a partial hospitalization program at an outpatient mental health clinic, provided counseling in the school setting for over 14 years, practiced medical social work in two large hospitals, and maintained a private practice.
Topics for individual counseling may include, but are not limited to: child and adolescent mental health issues, mindfulness, grief and loss, anger management/emotion regulation, bullying, social skills, school/academic issues, executive functioning, coping skills, behavioral issues, self-esteem, character education, resolving conflicts, stress management, health and hygiene, healthy relationships, and identifying and expressing feelings.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Heather Olson considers herself an eclectic therapist, incorporating a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies to create the ideal treatment to meet the needs of each client, including interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and dialectical behavior therapy. She sees clients on an individual basis, ages 6-17, by appointment. Heather Olson does not provide family therapy.
Heather Olson focuses on creating a safe, collaborative environment with rapport building, active listening, using open-ended questions, validating feelings, and paying attention to verbal and non-verbal cues.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Heather Olson loves being a difference maker, and to see the progress made by my clients, and to help them gain insight into coping strategies and skills that they can benefit from and utilize throughout their lives.
Heather Olson and the client and/or client's parent/guardian will collaborate on identifying core issues that the client and/or their parent/guardian will want addressed in therapy sessions. Goals will be adjusted if needed as the client progresses and/or their presenting issues change and/or evolve.
The first session typically involves building rapport, establishing a safe space, having introductions, explaining the purpose of therapy, discussing confidentiality, gathering information (bio psychosocial information), understanding the needs of the client and setting the stage for future sessions.
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Popular visit reasons
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Tennessee, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1316251259
How soon can I make an appointment with Heather Olson?
Generally, Heather Olson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Heather Olson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Heather Olson accepting new patients?
Heather Olson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Heather Olson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Heather Olson accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Heather Olson online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Heather Olson using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Heather Olson work with?
Heather Olson works with Rula Health - Tennessee.
What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Olson?
Heather Olson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Olson on their profile.
What languages does Heather Olson speak?
Heather Olson speaks English.