DOT SAP evaluations, court-ordered assessments, and addiction counseling — delivered with structure, respect, and a clear next step at every stage.
A DOT violation, a court or DUI requirement, and general recovery support each call for a different evaluation. One 15-minute call sorts it out — no guesswork, no wrong bookings.
Every engagement follows the same structure, so you always know what happens next.
A confidential assessment identifies exactly what's required for your situation — DOT, court, or employer.
Structured counseling and recovery education, scheduled around your life, virtual where permitted.
A follow-up evaluation and documentation to clear your return to duty or close out your requirement.
DOT SAP evaluations, court and DUI assessments, counseling, and recovery support — every service has a flat, transparent price.
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— DOT SAP client“The intake process was organized and the assessment was fair. I understood what I needed to do next.”
— Court assessment client“I felt respected throughout the process and received practical guidance without judgment.”
— Counseling clientTestimonials are anonymized and reflect individual experiences. Outcomes vary.
Practical guides and support contacts you can use right now — whether or not you ever book a service.
A full week of the exact structure inside our 84-day planner. Use it tonight — one page a day, ten minutes, no experience needed. If the week helps, the full planner carries the same rhythm for twelve weeks.
Liked the week? The full planner runs this structure for 84 days with daily reflection and gratitude pages, weekly milestone check-ins, and progress trackers — instant download.
A plain-language walkthrough of all five stages of the federal return-to-duty process — what happens, who decides what, and how long it takes.
Read the GuideWhat to gather before any evaluation so your appointment and report move as fast as possible.
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Peer support costs nothing and works alongside any evaluation or counseling.
A federally required assessment completed by a qualified Substance Abuse Professional after a DOT drug or alcohol violation. The SAP determines the education or treatment required before a worker may become eligible for return-to-duty testing.
Many appointments can be completed virtually when legally and clinically appropriate. Requirements may vary by service, employer, court, location, and regulatory program.
Most evaluations require approximately 60 to 90 minutes, although document review, collateral information, and case complexity may affect the total process.
No. Evaluations are independent professional services. Recommendations and reports are based on applicable rules, clinical findings, documentation, and professional judgment.
Book a 15-minute consultation — describe your situation and leave with a clear recommendation, the cost, and the timeline. Just $25, no obligation.
A DOT violation begins a federally regulated process. The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluates the employee, recommends education or treatment, and later determines whether the employee has demonstrated compliance — a required step before returning to safety-sensitive duty.
The first appointment includes a clinical interview, a review of the violation and relevant documents, and standardized screening or assessment methods to understand the full picture — not just the incident itself.
Based on the evaluation, the SAP recommends the level and type of education, treatment, or other intervention required. This recommendation is individualized to your circumstances — it is never selected by the employee or the employer.
The employee completes the SAP's recommendation with an appropriate, qualified provider, and authorizes that provider to send documentation of completion directly to the SAP.
The SAP reviews the completion documentation and determines whether the employee has successfully demonstrated compliance with the recommendation. A follow-up evaluation does not, by itself, guarantee that an employer will return an employee to safety-sensitive duties.
After the SAP reports successful compliance, the employer may arrange a directly observed return-to-duty test. Follow-up testing is also directly observed and runs separately from the employer's regular random testing program.
The initial evaluation is the only step you need to schedule today — everything after it is explained as you go.
Begin the SAP ProcessNewLeaf helps individuals, families, employees, employers, and referral sources navigate evaluations and recovery-related decisions with clarity.
Dr. Regina Gullette is a psychologist by education, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor–Clinical Supervisor, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional.
Her background includes addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment programs, clinical supervision, quality improvement, program leadership, psychoeducation, court-related services, and DOT return-to-duty evaluations.
Her approach is structured and direct while remaining compassionate and nonjudgmental. Clients receive clear expectations, practical next steps, and professional recommendations based on the purpose of the service.
A federally required evaluation after a DOT drug or alcohol violation.
A structured professional evaluation used to understand symptoms, substance use, functioning, risk, and service needs.
DOT evaluations follow federal transportation rules. Non-DOT evaluations are based on employer policy or another non-federal requirement.
Not always. Some services are self-referred, while others require employer, court, attorney, or probation information.
Bring violation records, court paperwork, employer documents, treatment records, medication information, and identification when applicable.
Many services may be completed virtually when permitted and clinically appropriate.
Most evaluations take 60 to 90 minutes, but case complexity may require additional time.
All fees are nonrefundable. Rescheduling is free with at least 24 hours’ notice.
No. Reports and recommendations are based on applicable requirements and professional judgment.
It is the federal database used to record and manage drug and alcohol program violations for CDL and CLP holders regulated by FMCSA.
Timing depends on the service, documentation, payment, and whether additional information is required.
Use the form to ask which service fits your situation. Do not include urgent, confidential, or emergency information.
Email: info@newleafsaps.com
Appointments are available virtually and by arrangement. Availability and jurisdiction vary by service. Ready to book? Every service can be paid for directly on the services page — scheduling instructions follow by email.
This form is not a secure health-information channel. Please keep initial messages general; secure intake channels are provided once services begin.
How NewLeaf collects, uses, and protects your information.
Effective date: [DATE]. This draft is provided for review and should be confirmed with legal counsel before publication.
NewLeaf SAP Evaluation and Addiction Counseling Services (“NewLeaf,” “we,” “us”) provides DOT SAP evaluations, court-related assessments, addiction counseling, and recovery support services. Questions about this policy may be directed to info@newleafsaps.com.
Records related to substance use disorder evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or referral are protected by federal confidentiality rules, including 42 CFR Part 2 and, where applicable, HIPAA. In general, we may not disclose that you are a client or share identifying treatment information without your written consent, except as permitted or required by law. See our HIPAA & Confidentiality page for details.
We do not sell personal information.
The contact form and standard email are not secure methods for transmitting health information. Please do not include diagnoses, treatment history, or other sensitive details in initial communications. Secure intake channels are provided once services begin.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. Clinical records are retained in accordance with Ohio law, licensing board requirements, and federal regulations.
You may request access to, correction of, or information about your records as permitted by law. Contact us using the information above.
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision.
Clear expectations about scheduling, payment, and cancellations for all NewLeaf services.
Effective date: [DATE]. This draft is provided for review and should be confirmed with legal counsel before publication.
Payment in full is required before the scheduled appointment. Reports, letters, and regulatory notifications are not released until payment is complete.
All fees for all services — evaluations, assessments, counseling sessions, consultations, and digital products — are nonrefundable. Professional services are independent and do not guarantee a specific legal, employment, licensing, or regulatory result.
The SAP program fee covers the initial evaluation, the recommendation, and the follow-up evaluation as described at booking. It does not cover education or treatment programs completed with outside providers, return-to-duty or follow-up testing, or employer or Clearinghouse fees.
If NewLeaf must cancel or reschedule an appointment, you will be offered the next available appointment time.
Email info@newleafsaps.com before booking if you have questions about this policy.
Your health information is protected by federal law, including HIPAA and the federal substance use disorder confidentiality rules at 42 CFR Part 2.
Effective date: [DATE]. This is a summary of confidentiality practices. Clients receive a complete Notice of Privacy Practices at intake. Confirm final language with legal counsel before publication.
NewLeaf maintains records related to substance use disorder evaluation, assessment, counseling, and referral. The confidentiality of these records is protected by federal regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 and by HIPAA. In general, NewLeaf may not tell anyone outside the practice that you are a client, or disclose information identifying you as a person with a substance use disorder, unless:
Violation of the federal law and regulations by a program is a crime, and suspected violations may be reported to the appropriate authorities in accordance with federal regulations.
Federal law does not protect information about a crime committed by a client at the program or against program personnel, or a threat to commit such a crime. It also does not prevent reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect under state law to appropriate authorities.
DOT SAP services operate under 49 CFR Part 40, which requires specific communication between the SAP, the employer or designated employer representative, and, where applicable, the FMCSA Clearinghouse. When you begin the SAP process, the required scope of these communications is explained and documented before the evaluation.
When an assessment is completed for a court, attorney, probation officer, employer, or licensing body, reports are released only to the recipients you authorize in writing, or as required by a qualifying court order. You will know before the appointment who will receive the report.
Contact NewLeaf at info@newleafsaps.com. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
Clinical supervision, case consultation, documentation support, ASAM consultation, and professional development for addiction counselors and behavioral health organizations in Ohio — provided virtually by Regina Gullette, Ph.D., LICDC-CS, MAC, SAP.
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistants, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, counselors seeking additional clinical support or working toward advancement, professionals applying the ASAM Criteria, and agencies seeking external addiction-focused supervision, chart audits, training, or policy consultation. Arrangements are based on the supervisee’s credential, employment setting, clinical responsibilities, professional goals, and applicable Ohio requirements.
Supportive • Structured • Ethical • Practical • Growth-Oriented. The goal is to help addiction professionals strengthen clinical reasoning, improve the quality of services, increase professional confidence, and provide ethical, individualized care.
Headline services below. Administrative, legal, travel, and agency-contract fees are on the Full Fee Schedule.
60-minute individual supervision session
60-minute one-on-one session between you and Dr. Gullette, focused on your cases, documentation, and professional growth.
90-minute group supervision session
A structured 90-minute group where counselors present cases and receive feedback in a confidential setting.
60-minute consultation for clinical, ethical, operational, or professional practice questions
A single session on a specific case, clinical decision, ethical question, or your own career development.
In-depth consultation involving case review, clinical decision-making, risk considerations, and recommendations
A deeper engagement for cases with multiple clinical, legal, or ethical concerns — records reviewed beforehand.
Review of the complete clinical record with written findings and recommendations
A complete clinical record evaluated end to end, including ASAM documentation and level-of-care justification.
60-minute individualized coaching session focused on documentation quality, compliance, and clinical clarity
A live working session building your documentation skills in real time.
Substantial correction, restructuring, or rewriting of a clinical document
Substantial correction or rewriting of a finished clinical document.
Ongoing external clinical supervision for agency staff under a written agreement
NewLeaf serves as your agency’s outside clinical supervisor under a written agreement.
Consultation on clinical systems, workflows, documentation standards, and quality
Organizational consultation on how your clinic runs — not staff supervision.
Structured audit of a record sample with a written findings report — five-chart minimum
A sample of records audited across multiple clients, with a written findings report.
Review of an existing clinical policy or procedure with feedback
Review of an existing clinical policy or procedure with written feedback.
Development of a new clinical policy or procedure, customized to your agency
Development of a new clinical policy or procedure, customized to your agency.
Customized virtual training for counselors, supervisors, and treatment agencies
Training built for your team on a specific clinical or professional topic.
Bundle pricing for multiple sessions or documents is available upon request.
Individual supervision, group supervision, case consultation, documentation review, and agency services are available virtually across Ohio. Services involving protected client information must use approved, secure methods — remove unnecessary client-identifying details before submitting documents, and never send client information through unsecured email or text.
Routine verification of supervision hours completed through NewLeaf is included with ongoing supervision. Every supervision relationship is defined by a written agreement covering goals, roles, meeting frequency, fees, documentation, confidentiality, emergency procedures, communication expectations, evaluation, and termination.
Supervision, consultation, and documentation review do not replace the counselor’s responsibility to follow applicable laws, board requirements, and agency policies; practice within their credential; protect client confidentiality; obtain emergency assistance when needed; and ensure clinical documentation is accurate. Consultation does not transfer responsibility for the client’s care — the counselor or agency remains responsible for final clinical decisions, documentation, treatment, referrals, and compliance.
Regina Gullette, Ph.D., LICDC-CS, MAC, SAP has extensive experience in addiction counseling, clinical supervision, substance use disorder assessment, ASAM Criteria application, intensive outpatient treatment, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, clinical documentation, counselor education, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
A brief no-charge call to discuss your credential, setting, supervision or consultation needs, goals, scheduling, fees, and whether NewLeaf is the right fit.
Schedule the Free ConsultationComplete pricing for supervision, consultation, documentation, agency, administrative, and legal-related services. Fees for additional or unusually complex services are always discussed before work begins.
60-minute session; routine supervision documentation and verification of hours included.
60-minute one-on-one session between you and Dr. Gullette, focused on your cases, documentation, and professional growth.
90 minutes; group size limited for adequate participation; payment required in advance to reserve a space.
A structured 90-minute group where counselors present cases and receive feedback in a confidential setting.
Case, clinical, ethical, or career consultation. Does not establish ongoing supervision. $60 for 30 minutes.
A single session on a specific case, clinical decision, ethical question, or your own career development.
Includes records review and written recommendations; unusually complex cases quoted before work begins.
A deeper engagement for cases with multiple clinical, legal, or ethical concerns — records reviewed beforehand.
One complete, reasonably sized record — including ASAM documentation and level-of-care review — with written corrective recommendations; unusually large records quoted.
A complete clinical record evaluated end to end, including ASAM documentation and level-of-care justification.
Live working session; documents reviewed during the session included in scheduled time.
A live working session building your documentation skills in real time.
Substantial correction or rewriting; long or complex documents quoted in advance; original clinician approves the final record.
Substantial correction or rewriting of a finished clinical document.
Research, recreation, correction, or reissue of previously issued records.
Research, recreation, correction, or reissue of previously provided supervision records.
For an employer, educational program, credentialing organization, or professional board.
A formal letter confirming supervision status or hours for a third party.
Detailed report on strengths, development areas, documentation skills, and progress toward goals.
A written evaluation of a supervisee’s clinical development.
Written agency agreement required.
NewLeaf serves as your agency’s outside clinical supervisor under a written agreement.
Clinical systems, workflows, documentation standards, quality improvement.
Organizational consultation on how your clinic runs — not staff supervision.
Five-chart minimum (begins at $500); written summary of strengths, risks, and corrective recommendations; larger audits quoted.
A sample of records audited across multiple clients, with a written findings report.
Review of an existing policy. Not legal advice.
Review of an existing clinical policy or procedure with written feedback.
Development of a new policy. Not legal advice.
Development of a new clinical policy or procedure, customized to your agency.
Customization, workbooks, CE approval, materials, travel, and recording rights may add fees.
Training built for your team on a specific clinical or professional topic.
Active supervisees; time-sensitive concerns; subject to availability; not an emergency service — call 911 for immediate danger.
For active supervisees with a time-sensitive concern outside a scheduled session.
Case analysis, document review, or communication beyond 15 minutes outside a scheduled session. Brief scheduling communication included.
Billed when communication goes beyond a quick check-in.
Board documentation, employer reports, attorney consultation, record summaries, formal statements, hearing preparation.
Formal documentation or consultation involving a third party.
Two-hour minimum may apply; preparation, travel, and expenses billed separately; advance payment may be required; agreed in writing first.
In-person or remote testimony or appearance related to a case.
15 minutes to determine fit; not a supervision or case session; no protected client information.
A brief no-charge call to see whether NewLeaf is the right fit before booking anything.
Canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.
Applies when an appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours notice.
Missed without notice. Late arrival: sessions end on time and the full fee remains due.
Applies when an appointment is missed entirely without notice.
Per occurrence.
A flat fee applied when a payment method is declined or a payment is returned.
Standard copies of current records included; archived records, recreated documents, historical hour verification, or customized summaries quoted before completion.
Covers requests that go beyond a standard copy of your current records.
Virtual preferred; approved in advance. Plus current standard mileage rate; parking, lodging, and airfare billed separately.
Applies only when in-person services require travel, and only when approved in advance.
Payment is due at the time of service unless another arrangement is established in writing. Advance payment may be required for group supervision, complex case consultation, comprehensive chart reviews, policy development, customized training, legal or court-related services, agency contracts, and extensive documentation work. Bundle pricing for multiple sessions or documents is available upon request.
Clinical supervision and consultation do not replace the counselor’s responsibility to practice within their credential; follow applicable laws, rules, ethical standards, and employer policies; maintain accurate documentation; protect client confidentiality; obtain emergency assistance when necessary; and make appropriate treatment, referral, and discharge decisions. NewLeaf consultation does not transfer responsibility for client care.
Email info@newleafsaps.com before booking, or start with the free 15-minute fit consultation.
Contact NewLeafEvery service is a flat, transparent price. Open “What's included” for details, then pay securely through Stripe — scheduling and intake instructions arrive by email right after.
Required after a DOT drug or alcohol violation. Fully 49 CFR Part 40 compliant.
For employer-required or internal policy-related violations outside DOT jurisdiction.
For court, probation, attorney, or personal requirements.
Meets standard requirements following a DUI or DWI charge.
Clinical evaluation of gambling patterns, severity, and treatment needs.
Confidential clarity for individuals or families — no court or employer involvement.
One-to-one support for recovery, coping, and personal growth.
Structured continuing support after treatment or a completed recommendation.
12-week structured planner with daily reflection and milestones. Digital download.
A brief one-on-one call to identify the right service, cost, and timeline.