About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to offer a steady therapeutic presence where individuals can reflect on their experiences, strengthen resilience, and move toward more intentional and meaningful ways of living as we work through life’s challenges together.
About Dr. Heap
Dr. Holger Christian Heap is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. His counseling approach is thoughtful, structured, and focused on helping clients develop practical insight and meaningful direction during difficult periods of life.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Heap serves as an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he teaches in a nationally accredited graduate counseling program. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University.
His professional experience includes private practice, residential, and outpatient behavioral health settings, where he has supported individuals facing complex emotional and recovery-related challenges. He integrates person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches within a trauma-informed framework to create a supportive and purposeful therapeutic environment.
Dr. Heap provides counseling services for adults aged eighteen and older and offers both in-person and telehealth appointments.
The Meaning Behind YNWA
YNWA Counseling & Clinical Supervision was founded on the belief that individuals are often better able to navigate life’s most difficult experiences when they feel supported, understood, and not alone in the process. The name is inspired by the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” long associated with the city of Liverpool and its community’s enduring response to hardship, loss, and collective resilience. While the phrase is widely recognized through its connection to Liverpool F.C., its deeper meaning reflects a universal human experience — the need for steady support and shared strength during periods of uncertainty and change.
Over time, what began as a personal appreciation for this message developed into a guiding professional philosophy. The practice was created to provide a thoughtful and grounded therapeutic space where clients and professionals can reflect on their experiences, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater clarity, intention, and purpose.