About Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services

Acacia

Our name says a lot about us. Why Acacia? The Acacia tree (pronounced Ah-KAY-shah) is a medicinal tree. It looks quite different depending on the environment in which it has grown. It is leafy in more nutrient-rich environments and thorny in a less supportive one. This represents how people develop ways of coping with their circumstances or finding ways to overcome adversity in their lives. Sometimes we may continue to think, feel, and behave in ways that once worked for us but now no longer provide the desired result. This is where Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services comes in.

We can help you identify what may be causing more pain than joy in your life, introduce to you other, more effective options, and help eliminate roadblocks that are preventing you from experiencing a more fulfilled life. We chose a full leafy tree as our logo to convey the growth and enrichment possible through therapy.

Collaborative

What about Collaborative? We believe that therapy is work the therapist and client do together as equally engaged collaborators, which is why our practice name includes the word collaborative. We believe the most optimum change happens for clients when they are understood and challenged in a supportive environment. This means that we do not “just listen” or nod our heads and we do not tell you what to do either. We meet you where you are in your understanding of the struggles you are experiencing and offer a range of potential solutions & psychological services that may facilitate relief. We also believe that therapy can be a lot of fun too and often share belly laughs with our clients as they discover what has eluded them.

If you’re ready to collaborate with Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services, contact us today.

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Learn more about Acacia Collaborative & Therapeutic Services.

Are you in-network with my 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.

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.

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.