How do I schedule a session?

We are so glad you're here! Please fill out the contact form found [here]. We look forward to connecting with you! Please allow 2 business days for a response.

Additionally, you may reach out directly to your preferred provider via email to discuss appointment availability & schedule your visit.

*Existing Clients: Sign in to your SimplePractice client portal [here].

What is your policy for cancellations?

We ask that at least 24 hours notice be given for appointment reschedules/cancellations, including weekend days. Reschedule requests or cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time, including unattended sessions (“no show, no notice”), will result in a full-fee charge.

(A full-fee charge is equal to the total amount of your session fee. Please note: for self pay sessions, this is $160. For in-network sessions, this is dependent on the clients' contracted insurance rates. For example, if a full-fee BCBS session is $118.20, the full-fee charge for a late cancellation would be $118.20.)

We do understand that scheduling adjustments are necessary at times. As a courtesy, we will grant one “no charge” late cancellation before the aforementioned policy goes into effect. Providers reserve a time commitment exclusively for you, therefore your session time may be lost. If you are late for a session by 15 minutes or more, you may be asked to reschedule a session.

​Out of respect for others & to ensure as many folks have access to treatment as possible, we ask that you please contact your provider to cancel/reschedule an appointment as soon as it becomes necessary.

Do you offer group therapy?

Yes, many of our clinicians are passionate about facilitating groups! Please visit our Groups page [here] to learn more about our current group schedule.

Do you offer medication management?

No, Three Oaks does not currently offer psychiatric support. We are happy to share a referral list with you! If you would like a list of trusted referrals for prescribing providers, please complete the online contact form.

What do I need to bring?

Initial Session/Clinical Assessment: Before your first appointment, you will be sent an invitation to access your client portal via SimplePractice. Please ensure that all documentation is complete prior to your first visit with us. All intake documentation is completed electronically. Please connect directly with your provider if you need support completing the intake forms and requested documentation.

Ongoing Sessions: Method of payment (if this differs from what is stored in your client profile); If at any time your insurance coverage changes, please let us know as soon as possible in order to avoid billing discrepancies.

Many clients can benefit from keeping a journal throughout their therapy visits. Journaling tends to be very helpful since it serves as a single, personal place to track happenings throughout the week. You're more than welcome to take notes during sessions with your provider if this feels right.

Will I get a mental health diagnosis?

If you plan to use health insurance to pay for treatment, insurance companies and employee assistance programs often require that you receive a mental health diagnosis in order to access benefits. This mental health diagnosis becomes part of your permanent medical record. We will discuss and inform you of any relevant or applicable diagnosis. Please consider this information when determining whether private pay, or filing with your insurance, is the desired payment option for you. A diagnosis can also be provided, upon request, for clients participating in private pay sessions.

How long will treatment last?

Treatment length varies and depends largely on your therapeutic goals. You may prefer brief, solution-focused methods and can enjoy "results" in 4-6 weeks. Practicing & learning new skills are likely to result even after your first session. You may also utilize these visits as a way to explore and brainstorm ideas, thoughts, and beliefs or face larger, more complex issues while utilizing therapeutic benefits for a longer period of time.

We often lightheartedly say to our clients, "Our best day is when you come in and fire us." This means that you have courageously engaged in treatment and have found whatever it is you were seeking. In accomplishing what you were striving for, you can now enjoy a life of freedom and balance. The achievement of this state of healing will vary for each person. For each individual, the amount of time it takes to find that place of peace is different.

Do you offer court appearances or testimonies?

Yes, with a court ordered subpoena signed by a judge, we will make court appearances & provide testimonies under subpoena in Wake County at the rate of $1,500 per day. Appearances outside of Wake County will incur additional fees.

What are the core values of Three Oaks and its team members?

We [therapists, helpers, human-facing workers] deserve better. Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness is on a mission to create a workplace where therapists can practice their calling while feeling supported, balanced, and nourished; resulting in truly extraordinary work and client care that does not contribute to or promote burnout. Global goal: play our part in helping as many HELPERS stay engaged in the mental health field, and enjoy longevity in the industry, as long as possible. We believe that when helpers are cared for, they are able to practice, grow, and develop their craft; leading to excellent client care and outcomes. Three Oaks' Core Values can be found [here].