Trauma Therapy
Insurance accepted
Online & in person appointments
Serving North Carolina
HIPPA Compliant
When the past keeps affecting your present
Trauma can show up in ways you might not expect. You might not think of yourself as someone with “trauma,” but certain experiences can still influence your daily life. You might notice:
Memories that replay unexpectedly
Feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally triggered without knowing why
Negative beliefs about yourself formed during difficult experiences
Avoidance of situations that remind you of past events
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
Trauma Counseling for All Ages and Experiences
Our brains are designed to process difficult experiences so we can move forward from them. That’s often why something from years ago can still trigger the same emotional reaction today.
Our expertise includes helping people with trauma from childhood or adulthood, including:
Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
Life-threatening events like car accidents or military-related trauma
Other acts of violence or traumatic events
Witnessing or experiencing sudden loss, natural disasters, or other highly stressful events
Progress At Your Own Pace in a Safe Place
Trauma therapy allows you to explore experiences without being overwhelmed.
Once you feel safe, both in and outside of therapy, we help you:
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Process the trauma in a controlled and supportive environment
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Integrate events into your personal history without relying on avoidance
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Reduce the emotional intensity attached to traumatic memories
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Build tools for coping with everyday life
Getting Started Is Easy
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
At any point in your decision to pursue therapy or assessment, feel free to contact us with questions. We will gladly talk with you over the phone to determine if one of us will be a good fit. Visit our Contact Page.
STEP TWO: INTAKE
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If we are in-network with your Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
STEP THREE: FIRST SESSION
Your first appointment will be 60 minutes. In this first appointment, we will discuss what brought you in, your history, and will develop a “game plan” with you to work toward your goals.
Why Consider Trauma Therapy?
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start. Trauma therapy is for anyone who feels the past still affects their present, whether from major events or ongoing stressors.
It’s a space to:
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Process past experiences safely
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Understand and reduce emotional triggers
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Build skills for healthier coping and relationships
Contact Acacia Collaborative to start your trauma therapy journey today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Most providers at Acacia are in-network with most Aetna and BCBS plans and the NC State Health Plan. We do not accept UNC Health Alliance & our psychological and psychoeducational evaluations are out of network.
For other insurance providers, we provide everything you need to easily file with your insurance, including an insurance “super bill” or statement of services and a link to your claim form. We are also happy to reach out to your insurance company, with your permission, if you would find that helpful.
I’m in the process of shopping for a therapist, is there a way for me to speak with one of you to see if we are a good fit before committing to working with you?
Yes! “Fit” with your therapist is the most important element that makes therapy work (according to studies, even more important than training or length of experience!). Thus, we prioritize making this part very easy for you.
There are some things that are bothering me, but also some things I specifically don't want to talk about. Is that ok?
Absolutely. At Acacia Collaborative, we “meet you where you are.” This means that we do not force you to talk about topics you are not ready to discuss or do not feel are relevant. We are trained at various levels of “depth” of treatment and believe there is no one “right” way to be in therapy.
While most people do choose to have weekly sessions for the first few months, we are flexible about how often and how long you would like your sessions to be. We will offer suggestions, but ultimately, it is your decision about what you would like to get out of therapy.
How does trauma therapy help me process difficult experiences?
Trauma therapy provides a safe space to explore and process past experiences. Techniques like EMDR or cognitive processing therapy help your brain reprocess memories, reduce emotional intensity, and build healthier ways to cope with triggers.
Do I need to have experienced a major event to benefit from trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy is helpful for anyone whose past experiences, big or small, still affect their present. Even ongoing stress, emotional pain, or repeated difficult experiences can be addressed in therapy.
Start Here
Use the form below to request a call back from Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services or to schedule a consult directly with one of our available therapists. We’ll respond within 24 business hours.
Contact Acacia Collaborative
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Hours
Monday through Friday
9AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Durham Office:
3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy
All of North Carolina
Insurance
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Health Plan, Out-of-Network Superbills & Private Pay. We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
Services
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments