Description
The Early Recovery & Co-Occurring Support Group is designed for adults (18+) who are in the early stages of recovery, typically within the first year of sobriety. This group is particularly beneficial for individuals facing emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, or increased stress, while maintaining a primary focus on substance use.
Early recovery can be both emotionally and physically overwhelming. This therapist-led group offers a supportive environment to help participants understand what is occurring in their minds and bodies during this crucial time, while also developing healthier coping strategies and boosting confidence in their sobriety. The sessions combine psychoeducation, therapeutic discussions, and peer support to stabilize recovery during this pivotal phase.
Topics covered in the group include what to expect in early recovery, post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS), the effects of substance use on brain changes, managing emotions without substances, rebuilding identity and self-trust, establishing healthy boundaries and relationships, and planning for ongoing recovery support. This outpatient group meets weekly for 90-minute sessions and operates in closed 6-week cycles.s weekly for 90-minute sessions and operates in closed 6-week cycles.
Group Therapist
Dr. Regina Gullette, Ph.D., MAC, LICDC, supports adults across Ohio who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use challenges. If you feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break, she provides structured, compassionate care designed to help you regain stability and direction.
As a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, Dr. Gullette specializes in treating addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. She understands that substance use is often connected to deeper emotional wounds, stress, or unresolved trauma.
Her approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and practical. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and create lasting change.
Dr. Gullette works with individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and meaningful growth — whether in recovery, managing anxiety, or healing from past experiences. Virtual appointments are available throughout Ohio.
