Not for emergencies. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
TriaPathGuided Wellness

Behavioral health care · Greensboro & Durham, NC

Helping people find their path forward

TriaPath offers a Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) and Outpatient Therapy (OPT), in person in Greensboro and Durham, and by telehealth across North Carolina.

In-network with

  • NC Medicaid
  • Vaya Health
  • Alliance Health
  • Trillium Health Resources
  • Healthy Blue
  • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Our programs

Two programs. One steady team.

  • 01Intensive outpatient

    SAIOPSubstance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program. Explore SAIOP

    A structured, group-centered recovery program that meets several days a week — intensive support without stepping away from home, work, or family.

    Format
    Small groups + individual sessions
    Rhythm
    3+ days a week
    Session length
    About 3 hours
  • 02Individual & family

    OPTOutpatient Therapy. Explore OPT

    One-on-one and family therapy with a licensed clinician for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life's harder seasons.

    Format
    Individual or family sessions
    Rhythm
    Weekly or biweekly
    Session length
    About 50 minutes

Take a breath

Before any forms, calls, or plans, there’s this moment. Press start and let the light set the pace: breathe in, hold, and slowly let go.

Stop whenever you like. There’s no right way to do this.

A guided breathing exercise. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, then breathe out for 6 seconds. Repeat for as long as feels comfortable.

A week in care

Two rhythms, built around your life

SAIOP gathers in small groups several days a week. Outpatient therapy settles into a steady weekly or biweekly hour. Both leave room for home, work, and family.

Example weeks — days vary. Your care team sets a schedule that fits your life.Drawn to scale: each day spans 3 hours (ticks mark each hour).
A representative week in each program. Schedules are set with your care team.
ProgramSessionsSession lengthRhythmApproximate time per week
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)Small groups plus individual sessions, 3 or more days a weekAbout 3 hours3+ days a weekAbout 9 or more hours
Outpatient Therapy (OPT)One individual or family sessionAbout 50 minutesWeekly or every other weekAbout 50 minutes a week, or every other week

Our approach

Seven principles guide how we care

At TriaPath, we believe no one should have to walk that path alone. We don't define people by their diagnosis, mistakes, or circumstances — we see possibility, strength, and resilience.

  1. Healing begins with acceptance. We don't expect people to arrive "fixed." We meet them exactly where they are today.

  2. People rarely change because someone criticizes them. They change because someone helps them believe change is possible. Hope comes first.

  3. Our thoughts shape our emotions. Our emotions influence our choices. Healthy thinking creates healthier living.

  4. People remember experiences more than lectures. That's why TriaPath teaches through activities, reflection, games, discussion, practice, and real-life application.

  5. Recovery isn't perfection. Growth isn't perfection. Every healthy choice deserves recognition.

  6. Healing happens in relationships. Community strengthens recovery. Support creates resilience.

  7. Big transformations happen because of small decisions repeated consistently. Every positive choice matters. Every conversation matters. Every day matters.

From our founder

We chose the name TriaPath because healing is not a destination; it is a path. Every person's path looks different, and no two journeys are the same. My passion is not to tell people where they should be, but to walk alongside them as they discover their own strength, purpose, and potential.

Tanya Palacios, EdD, LCASFounder & CEO, TriaPathRead our story

Getting started

Your path to care

  1. 01

    Reach out

    A short form or an email.

  2. 02

    Intake & insurance

    Coverage checked, usually within a day.

  3. 03

    Assessment

    A conversation with a licensed clinician.

  4. 04

    Your program

    SAIOP or outpatient therapy, chosen together.

    • SAIOP

      Intensive Outpatient

      Small groups + individual sessions, 3+ days a week

      Many step down from SAIOP to OPT

    • OPT

      Outpatient Therapy

      Individual or family sessions, weekly or biweekly

  5. 05

    Continuing care

    Care adjusts as things steady.

Questions

Before you reach out

A few things people often ask first. Our intake team is glad to answer the rest.

Yes. TriaPath accepts NC Medicaid, including the Vaya Health, Alliance Health, and Trillium Health Resources Tailored Plans and the Healthy Blue, AmeriHealth Caritas, and Carolina Complete Health Standard Plans, alongside UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Coverage varies by plan, so our intake team will confirm your specific benefits before your first visit.

SAIOP (Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program) is a structured, group-centered program that meets several days a week for people who need more support in their recovery. Outpatient therapy (OPT) is one-on-one or family therapy at a weekly or biweekly pace. Many people move from SAIOP into outpatient therapy as they progress. Our intake team will help you find the right fit.

Yes. We offer telehealth appointments across North Carolina in addition to in-person visits at our Greensboro and Durham offices.

All questions

When you're ready

Take the first step, at your own pace

Send a request and our intake team will reach out to confirm your coverage, answer your questions, and help you find the program that fits.

Not for emergencies. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.