About Our Practice
Wings of Change of Forsyth is a task centered program developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes. We specialize in the treatment of sexually addictive/compulsive behavior and other intimacy disorders.
We have intentionally developed an outpatient program that is team and tasked centered. Given the complex dynamics which sex addicts present, we make sure that our clients are part of a team centered approach that consists of a treatment team that meets weekly for case presentations and treatment team planning.
We complete an initial assessment utilizing Dr. Carnes instruments to determine the depth of the problems being presented to us. We provide several weeks of individual therapy to assure that we have an understanding of a clear treatment plan. The patient is then assigned to one of several therapy groups, led by our staff. They meet weekly for 90 minutes. This is an invaluable aid to accessing the unconscious through the use of images. We also provide 12 week psycho educational groups using a workbook (Facing the Shadow) that helps clients understand their addictive behavior and assists in developing the beginning steps to recovery.
We are able to provide individual counseling to the spouse or partner, as well as, a therapy group for them. We also provide work with children of sex addicts, family work, as well as, couples/marriage counseling. Using the Carnes in-patient model, we meet weekly as a team to integrate all the various pieces of work that is happening in a client’s treatment. This is by far the most efficacious approach to the treatment of sex addiction.
Greg Letourneau
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist
Greg Letourneau has been licensed by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board since 1996. He received his certification as a sex addictions therapist(CSAT) in 2006 and has become a clinical supervisor for the past nine years. Greg has particular interest in working with family members struggling with trauma and addictions. He is EMDR trained and helps assist clients recover and heal from their past traumatic experiences. So many people carry their past with them and often use maladaptive mood altering behavior to cope with past and present day problems. Greg’s interest is to take a client deep within their soul to search for their significance. His style of therapy is direct and compassionate with the authentic client and he uses assertion and benevolent confrontation to redirect a client’s cognitive distortion or unhealthy belief system.
Greg’s areas of specialty include: Sexual addiction, PTSD, trauma resolution, spirituality, marital and family issues, sexual reintegration therapy, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and process addictions. Greg also specializes in group psychotherapy and believes that clients can benefit from the attachment, support and accountability that a group can offer.
Virginia Nelson, MA
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist
Certified Partner Trauma Therapist
EMDR Trained
Virginia Nelson earned her Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors. She is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) and has completed EMDR Levels I and II training.
Virginia works with adults who are navigating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and family or relational stress. She is especially passionate about helping individuals recover from the shame and pain of sexual compulsivity and betrayal trauma. Virginia understands the profound devastation that sexual betrayal can cause, and she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work with individuals and partners impacted by sex addiction.
Virginia’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, intuitive, and direct. She uses evidence-based, task-centered methods, as well as story work to help clients examine trauma histories, explore core beliefs and cognitive distortions, understand family of origin issues, and shift unhealthy behaviors. Her goal is to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves and live with significance, integrity, and joy.
While Virginia has a strong personal faith, she meets clients wherever they are spiritually, honoring each individual’s unique journey. She believes that meaningful change happens within a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship and considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients in the process of healing and growth.