Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services:
Evidence-Based OCD Therapy in North Carolina
Quick Facts
- Who it’s for: Children and adults in North Carolina experiencing intrusive thoughts, unwanted urges, or compulsive behaviors that are interfering with daily life, relationships, or overall functioning
- Conditions treated: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and co-occurring conditions commonly linked to OCD including anxiety and depression
- Modalities offered: Specialized, evidence-based OCD therapy focused on gently interrupting the obsessive-compulsive cycle, building emotional flexibility, and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety and increase a sense of control
- Sessions: Individual therapy; first appointment is 60 minutes; ongoing frequency flexible based on client needs; free 15-minute phone consultation available before committing
- No-risk first appointment: If the fit does not feel right after the first session, there is no charge for that appointment
- Telehealth: Available statewide across all of North Carolina via secure, HIPAA-compliant platform
- Locations: Durham, NC (3710 University Drive, Suite 302) and Cary, NC (570 New Waverly Place, Suite 210)
- Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, NC State Health Plan, and Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare; out-of-network superbills and private pay also accepted
OCD Therapy Specialists
Our therapists specialize in helping clients understand and gently interrupt this cycle using evidence-based approaches. We work with you at a pace that feels supportive, helping you build skills to reduce anxiety, increase flexibility, and regain a sense of control. Get started today to take the first step toward feeling more at ease in your life.
In-Person & Online Sessions Available
The offices of Acacia Collaborative are warm and welcoming, offering a calm environment where you can speak openly and feel supported. Our secure online therapy platform also makes it easy for anyone in North Carolina to access OCD treatment from a place that feels safe and comfortable to you.
Making Getting Started Easy
We know that living with OCD can make reaching out for help feel overwhelming or even scary. To reduce that barrier, Acacia makes getting started as simple as possible. You can begin with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, learn about our approach, and make sure your therapist feels like a good fit before your first session.
Is OCD treatable with therapy?
OCD is highly treatable with the right specialized support in place. While living with OCD can make reaching out for help feel overwhelming, we getting started as simple as possible with a free 15-minute consultation before any commitment and a no-risk first session if the fit does not feel right, so you can take the first step toward feeling more at ease without added pressure.
How OCD Therapy Works
1. Reach Out: Call or email at any point in your decision to pursue therapy. A free 15-minute phone consultation is available to answer questions and confirm fit before any commitment is made. We understand that reaching out can feel like a big step with OCD and we make it as easy as possible.
2. Intake: Once an appointment is scheduled, electronic forms are sent to complete before your first session. If you have Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or the NC State Health Plan, insurance benefits are confirmed and processed at this stage.
3. First Session (60 Minutes): Your first appointment covers what brought you in, your experience of OCD, and the development of a personalized treatment plan. If the fit does not feel right after this session, there is no charge for the appointment.
4. Understanding Your OCD Cycle: Your therapist works with you to identify the specific intrusive thoughts, urges, and compulsive behaviors that make up your OCD cycle, building a clear and compassionate picture of what is driving your symptoms and how best to address them.
5. Active Treatment: Using specialized, evidence-based approaches, sessions gently interrupt the OCD cycle at a pace that feels supportive, reducing the anxiety that fuels compulsive behaviors and building greater flexibility in how you respond to intrusive thoughts and urges.
6. Building Skills and Confidence: As progress develops, therapy shifts toward consolidating practical skills for managing OCD independently, increasing your sense of ease and control in daily life and in situations that previously felt overwhelming.
7. Ongoing Support: Session frequency is adjusted as you progress, with flexible scheduling available at the Cary and Durham offices and via telehealth statewide.
About Acacia Collaborative
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, you don't have to continue suffering forever or find solutions alone. We understand the confusion and pain that come along with life's challenges and have the knowledge to help you. Together, we can find a new way of living that brings you more consistent comfort and peace.
Pursuing therapy can be challening, especially when mental suffering can make it hard to do anything at all. Our team makes it simple. Our collaborative & supportive approach to therapy begins before you ever have your first appointment. At Acacia you can speak with our providers prior to even conducting your first appointment to see if they're the right personal fit for you. Our team also assists you in communicating with your insurance company. Now accepting North Carolina State Health Plan, Aetna & Blue Cross Blue Shield (not UNC Health Alliance).
Contact us to discuss how Acacia Collaborative can help you today.
Getting Started is Easy
1. 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.
2. Intake
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If you have Aetna, Blue Cross, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
3. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does OCD therapy at Acacia involve?
OCD therapy at Acacia focuses on helping clients understand their specific OCD cycle, gently interrupting compulsive patterns at a pace that feels supportive, and building practical skills for managing intrusive thoughts and reducing anxiety. Treatment is always collaborative and moves at a pace that feels manageable for each individual client.
What if reaching out for help feels overwhelming because of my OCD?
That is completely understandable. we are specifically aware that living with OCD can make seeking help feel like an additional source of anxiety. The free 15-minute phone consultation, simple electronic intake process, and no-risk first session are all designed to make getting started as low-pressure as possible.
Do you accept insurance for OCD therapy?
Yes. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the NC State Health Plan, and Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare. Out-of-network superbills and private pay are also available. Note that UNC Health Alliance and Cigna are not accepted for associate-licensed clinicians.
More About Acacia Collaborative
“There’s A Lot In A Name” – Shakespeare
Why did we choose the name Acacia? The Acacia tree (pronounced Ah-KAY-shah) is a medicinal tree that looks quite different depending on the environment in which it has grown; leafy in more nutrient-rich environments and thorny in less supportive ones. 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 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.
Learn even more about us, our in-network insurances, fees, and more below!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services provides in-person therapy in the triangle at our offices in Cary & Durham. We also provide online therapy to all residents and locations of North Carolina.
Cary Office Address:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC. 27518
NEW Durham Office Address:
3710 University Drive, Suite 302, Durham, NC. 27707
Are you in-network with my insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, the North Carolina State Health Plan & Blue Cross Blue Shield (not UNC Health Alliance). We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
In addtion to those in-network partners, all of the providers at Acacia Collaborative are qualified as out-of-network providers for all major insurance carriers in the Triangle area; with the exception of Cigna and Tricare who do NOT qualify associate-licensed clinicians, . Most of our clients use their insurance benefits to be reimbursed a percentage of treatment fees (this percentage varies based on your plan’s benefits.) 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.
What are the session fees?
Session fees range from $115 to $185 based on provider and length of session. We also offer a limited number of reduced fee spots.
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. Our providers are happy to speak with you over the phone prior to making an appointment (you can schedule a phone call HERE). Our providers can answer your questions and address specific conerns you have, all while getting to know each other a bit and getting a feel for what it is like to work with us.
In addition, we also offer a no-risk first appointment. If you do not feel like it is a good fit after your first appointment and do not wish to continue working with that provider, there is no charge for that appointment.