Pine Grove’s Sexual Addiction Treatment Program Planning Name Change

Hattiesburg, MS (PRWEB) July 16, 2013

Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services announced today that Dr. Patrick Carnes who originated the trade mark name Gentle Path will be leaving the Pine Grove system. Pine Groves sexual addiction treatment program has been operating under the Gentle Path name for 10 years. The noticeable impact on the program will be the departure of the trademark name and Dr. Carnes from Pine Grove. Pine Groves Chief Officer, Debbie Sanford, ensures Pine Groves position in their overall commitment to behavioral health care, including the treatment of sexual addiction issues. Our program for sexual addictions, trauma and other intimacy disorder treatment will continue with little change. We have begun strategic planning for a branding program, including a name change, with our focus, as always, centered on ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care for our patients, said Sanford. She also remarked, Our longstanding and established reputation of highly trained clinical staff, our current facility and location, and the overall reputation of Pine Grove will remain unchanged.

Pine Grove and Dr. Carnes opened Gentle Path in Hattiesburg ten years ago, developing a sexual addiction program establishing Pine Grove as a leader in specialized treatment for sexual and intimacy disorders and trauma. I am grateful to Dr. Carnes for his contribution to Pine Grove, research, and to addiction treatment globally. His dedication and passion for treating addictions has made a great contribution to our industry and to the care of those suffering with sexual addictions, said Sanford. Pine Grove has posted Dr. Carnes letter describing the key factors of his transition plan on their web site.

Dr. Jes Montgomery is the psychiatric medical director for Pine Groves sexual addiction program. Having trained and worked closely with Dr. Carnes for over twenty years, Dr. Montgomerys reputation and expertise in sexual addiction treatment, research and addiction medicine is nationally known, especially by his longstanding history of public speaking, scientific presentations and educational lectures. "I take great pride in the expertise of our clinical team. Their talents, efforts and personal investments remain the core of quality treatment in this area of Pine Grove. I am looking forward continuing to maintain and improve the quality, access and coordination of care for our patients, said Dr. Montgomery

Deborah Schiller continues in her role as the Program Director of Pine Groves sexual addiction program. Gregory Futral, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Director, who began working at Pine Grove in 2000 will continue to guide the program as they have in the past. Their combined experience in treatment, supervision, and patient care are fundamental to the staff and the development of a world class program.

About Pine Grove

Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services is an extension of Forrest General Hospital located in Hattiesburg, MS. Pine Groves world renowned specialty programs focus on treating sexual addiction including intimacy disorder related issues, eating disorders & chemical addiction for women, mens chemical addiction, Alcohol and Drug Abuse treatment for older adults 60 and over, specialized professionals treatment, and a comprehensive evaluation center. Please visit the company website at http://www.pinegrovetreatment.com.

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Pine Grove’s Sexual Addiction Treatment Program Planning Name Change