History
Acacia began in response to a great need for outpatient mental health services in university communities. Dr. Brett and Dr. Keith worked previously in college counseling centers and, as a result of intense demand quickly became aware of several barriers to obtaining long-term mental health care. Many students were only able to see a therapist for a limited number of sessions or on a very inconsistent basis, sometimes as infrequent as once every three weeks. Many also experienced long wait times to see a therapist or psychiatrist, often 6 weeks or more. As a result, a greater number of students were being referred to the community for both psychotherapy and psychiatry through their student health insurance. However, several factors often made it difficult for students to access these resources, such as the distance to the provider's office, transportation difficulties, provider availability, cost issues, and a lac
Specialties
Acacia Counseling and Wellness is a leading provider of outpatient, university mental health support. We specialize in serving university students, faculty, and staff, as well as the greater community.