

Montclair residents with UnitedHealthcare can access affordable mental health support through Headway, where the average client saves 75% on sessions. Explore providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling.
Heather is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and is currently working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Heather received her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology from University of Delaware and her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. As a professional counselor Heather Weidner is experienced in treatment of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.
I believe that long-standing problems do not necessarily require long-term therapy. By utilizing evidence-based treatments and focusing on interventions that create lasting change, my goal is to help clients make meaningful progress as efficiently as possible. Clients often describe me as patient, empathic, and easy to talk to. I work hard to understand your experiences from your perspective so that we can create a treatment plan that is personalized and practical.
Therapy with me is collaborative and active. Rather than simply discussing problems, we focus on developing skills and strategies that you can continue to use long after therapy ends. My goal is not to create dependence on therapy, but to help you become your own therapist by teaching techniques that promote resilience, confidence, and long-term emotional well-being.
I have been Board certified Advanced Practice Nurse for 6 years. I have about 1 year experiencing specializing in generalized anxiety, major depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I have 4 years of experience as a telemedicine provider. I became a PMHNP because I take pride in helping other achieve a sense of joy in finding peace in their reality and creating healthy coping strategies.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.