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Acacia Collaborative

Acacia Collaborative is a Psychology practice that offers mental health therapy and psychological evaluations.

We serve all ages from children to elderly as well as individuals, couples, and families. Our offices are in Durham & Cary, plus online in NC. Psychological Services for:
Grief
Anxiety
Addiction
Depression
Couples Therapy
Relationship Issues
Behavioral Concerns
Premarital Counseling
Trauma, Abuse, & PTSD
Binge Eating Disorder
Psychoeducational Assessment
Alcohol and Substance Use Treatment

04/03/2026

People say “just stop” like it’s a switch you can flip.

But substances don’t show up for no reason.
They often step in when something else feels unbearable. Stress. Pain. Anxiety. Memories. Loneliness. Overwhelm.

For a moment, they change how the body feels. They slow things down. They numb things out. They create distance from what hurts.

That doesn’t mean the person wants the substance. It means something inside them is trying to cope.

Recovery starts by understanding what the substance was doing for you and finding safer ways to get that same relief, regulation, or sense of survival.

If you’ve ever heard “just stop,” you know it’s never that simple.

04/01/2026

Time for another Therapist Q&A!

Work with Brianna today.
acaciacollaborative.com/brianna-green

What questions do you have?

03/30/2026

DBT is often misunderstood as rigid or overly structured, but at its core, it’s very practical. It focuses on what actually helps in real moments, not just insight after the fact.

For many people, emotions move faster than logic. DBT helps slow things down by building skills for moments when reactions feel automatic or overwhelming. Over time, those skills create more space between feeling something and acting on it in ways that cause more stress.

At Acacia Collaborative, DBT is used in a way that’s collaborative, paced, and grounded in real life. If you’re looking for structured support that still feels human, learning more about DBT may be a helpful next step.

03/28/2026

When you find someone who supports you through ALL of your moments 👀

03/26/2026

Time for a Therapist Q&A!

Work with Seth today.
acaciacollaborative.com/seth-edwards-bio

03/24/2026

Burnout in autistic adults is often misunderstood because it doesn’t always look like collapse. Many people adapt for years by pushing through sensory strain, social effort, and constant self-monitoring without realizing how much energy that takes.

What makes this burnout different is how gradual it is. There is no single breaking point. Capacity erodes slowly while expectations stay the same. By the time exhaustion becomes obvious, the system has already been running past its limits for a long time.

Understanding this matters because recovery is not about motivation or discipline. It starts with reducing ongoing strain and rebuilding capacity in ways that actually fit how autistic nervous systems work.

03/22/2026

Meet Billy Dickinson, MSW, LCSWA ✨

Billy is a genderqueer therapist who brings creativity, collaboration, and deep compassion into the therapy space. Their approach blends evidence-based practices with mind-body healing, therapeutic movement, and exploratory arts to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and their experiences.

Billy provides 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed care for children, emerging adults, and adults of all gender identities and relationship structures. They are especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients, diverse relationships, and individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions.

If you’re looking for a therapist who values authenticity, connection, and honoring your whole self, Billy is here to walk alongside you.
https://acaciacollaborative.com/billy-dickinson/

03/20/2026

Emotional intensity in autism is often framed as a personality trait or a behavioral issue. In reality, it’s usually a nervous system response to sustained demand.

Processing differences, sensory load, and the effort of staying regulated in environments that are not built to accommodate them all add up. When emotion finally surfaces, it can look disproportionate if you’re only seeing the final moment and not the accumulation.

This distinction matters for parents, partners, educators, and clinicians. Support becomes more effective when the focus shifts from managing reactions to reducing overload earlier.

03/18/2026

Grief in people with autism is often overlooked because it doesn’t follow familiar scripts. Instead of talking about the loss, the body may move toward structure, isolation, or control as a way to manage overwhelm.

These responses are not avoidance or rigidity. They’re attempts to stay regulated after something important changed. When grief is expressed this way, it’s easy for others to miss it entirely.

Understanding this can change how loss is recognized and supported, especially for parents, partners, and clinicians trying to respond with more accuracy and care.

03/16/2026

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that can help people process trauma, painful experiences, and long-held emotional patterns in a way that feels structured and supportive.

Brianna Green is now EMDR-trained and offers this approach alongside her grounded, direct, and relational style of care. Clients often describe Brianna as someone who helps them understand themselves more clearly while also supporting real, meaningful change.

Brianna works with adolescents and adults and has a special interest in couples work. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She is also an affirming provider for LGBTQ+ clients.

Brianna sees clients in Cary, Durham, and via telehealth.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit the link in our bio.

03/14/2026

Some losses don’t come with a clear moment to grieve. There’s no final conversation, no ritual, no signal that it’s time to let go. The relationship may still exist in some form, or the questions may still be unanswered.

That lack of closure can keep grief active. Your mind keeps revisiting the loss, trying to make sense of something that never fully resolved.

This is often called ambiguous grief, and naming it can help people understand why certain losses linger in such a specific way.

03/12/2026

Curious about what the work of a therapist actually looks like, beyond the stereotypes and highlight reels? This Lunch & Learn is a space to talk honestly about the role, the realities of the work, and the different paths people take into the field.

Brianna Green will share what it’s like to be a therapist day to day, common misconceptions about mental health careers, and the educational and professional routes that can lead there. This session is designed for students, career changers, and anyone interested in mental health work.

Our Lunch & Learn Series is free and open to the public. Come with your lunch, your questions, or just your curiosity. Cameras on or off is always okay.
Save your spot through the link in our bio.

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3710 University Drive #302
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.acaciacollaborative.com/

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