We are a client focused, post conviction treatment agency with over 25 years of
experience in mental healthcare. Our staff has received ongoing extensive training and
possesses a significant level of diverse knowledge in their field.
We specialize in domestic violence therapy, substance use disorder therapy, and we
provide the supporting courses associated with those programs.
We place an emphasis on helping our clients develop coping skills so they may learn to
change their thinking, emotions, and behavior. We are prepared to help you address
your concerns and we are committed to assisting you fulfill your obligation to the courts,
probation, DMV, or human services.
experience in mental healthcare. Our staff has received ongoing extensive training and
possesses a significant level of diverse knowledge in their field.
We specialize in domestic violence therapy, substance use disorder therapy, and we
provide the supporting courses associated with those programs.
We place an emphasis on helping our clients develop coping skills so they may learn to
change their thinking, emotions, and behavior. We are prepared to help you address
your concerns and we are committed to assisting you fulfill your obligation to the courts,
probation, DMV, or human services.
Our Team
Meet Our Board
- Marina Balaban, LPC, CAS – Clinical Supervisor
Email: [email protected] - Barb Bieri, MA, CAS – Counselor
Email: [email protected] - Peter Bryan, CAS – Approved Full-Level Provider (Domestic Violence Offender Management Board)
Email: [email protected] - Kara Chandler – Director, Parenting Facilitator
Email: [email protected] - Maria Moss, MA, CAS – Approved Full-Level Provider (Domestic Violence Offender Management Board)
Email: [email protected] - Alise Nichols, MSW, LSW, LAC – Counselor
Email: [email protected] - Steven Passarelli, MS, LAC – Counselor
Email: [email protected] - Gary Shoemaker, RN, SAP, CAS, NCAC II – Counselor
Email: [email protected] - Shannon Walser – Office Manager
Email: [email protected] - Jay Biesemeier, BS, CAS - Counselor
Email: jbiesemeier@acaciacounseling.com - Bobbi Moland, MS, M.ED, CAS, DVAP - Counselor
Email: [email protected]
Meet Our Board
- Marina Balaban, LPC – Clinical Supervisor
- Wendy Biesemeier, CAS – Director of Sales and Operations at Reliatrax
- Kara Chandler – Director of Acacia Counseling, COVA Certified Victim Advocate
- Gary Shoemaker, SAP, CAS – Owner of Life Choices, LLC
- Stephanie Wicks, JD, TVA – President of Wicks Legal Services, LLC