Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services – Professional Enhancement Program (PEP)
Pine Grove Behavioral Health’s Professional Enhancement Program (PEP) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a nationally recognized treatment program for licensed professionals facing substance use, boundary violations, or related behavioral health issues. The program integrates psychiatric care, addiction treatment, and professional accountability within a confidential therapeutic environment.
The PEP team uses a multidisciplinary model that balances clinical rigor with compassion, offering individualized plans that address both personal recovery and professional restoration. Participants benefit from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT, family integration, and ongoing aftercare that supports sustainable recovery and successful return to work.
Pine Grove’s serene campus provides an ideal setting for intensive self-reflection and healing. Accommodations are private, discreet, and tailored to professionals’ unique needs. The center’s long-standing affiliation with healthcare boards and professional organizations underscores its reputation for integrity, quality, and trusted outcomes.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay Option
Cash Pay Rates
If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Private pay, insurance reimbursement, employer assistance programs.
Comprehensive intake assessment followed by multidisciplinary evaluation and individualized treatment plan. Confidential admission process for professionals.
Staff Credentials:
Treatment provided by board-certified psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, addiction medicine physicians, master’s-level therapists, and certified addiction counselors.
Success Rates or Outcomes:
Pine Grove reports long-term recovery outcomes monitored through alumni follow-up and professional board clearance success; quantitative data not publicly available.
Executive Verified Listing
Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.
Joint Commission Accredited
Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet your care team
Dr Leah Claire Bennett, PhD
Administrator / Clinical Director at Pine Grove. She is a licensed psychologist, previously served as Clinical Operations Director at PG, and has worked with the Professional Enhancement Program (PEP).
Dr Lacey Herrington, PsyD
Director of Professional Programs (Evaluation Center, Professional Enhancement Program, Professionals Recovery Track) at PG. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has interests in assessment, personality disorders, substance use, forensic psychology, and trauma.
Sally Moody, LCSW
Clinical Director of the Professional Enhancement Program (PEP) at PG. Master’s in Social Work, prior experience with physician health programs.
Specialties
Therapies & Approaches
Amenities
Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services – Professional Enhancement Program (PEP)
Restoring Professional Integrity
The Professional Enhancement Program helps individuals address boundary issues, ethical lapses, and professional
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Confidential, Expert Care
Licensed professionals receive treatment in a private, secure setting with peers who share similar challenges,
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Frequently Asked Questions
PEP serves physicians, nurses, attorneys, pilots, clergy, and other licensed professionals whose careers have been affected by substance use or behavioral misconduct.
Yes. The program maintains strict confidentiality and works closely with licensing boards only when necessary for reinstatement or monitoring.
The typical stay ranges from 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the individual’s clinical and professional needs.
Yes. Family therapy and dedicated family weekends are integral components of the recovery process.
Yes. The clinical team coordinates with licensing boards and employers to support clients’ return-to-work and compliance plans.
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