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Regina Largent, LSAA
Regina Largent is a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate who is passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction, strengthen their mental health, and build fulfilling lives in recovery. She believes that healing begins with trust and creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges while discovering their inherent strengths.
"Every person has the capacity to heal. Recovery begins with being seen, heard, and supported without judgment."
Building Trust, Fostering Healing
Regina Largent is a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) who is passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction, strengthen their mental health, and build fulfilling lives in recovery.
She believes that healing begins with trust. By creating a safe, supportive, and respectful therapeutic environment, Regina helps clients feel comfortable exploring the challenges that have contributed to substance use while discovering the strengths they already possess.
At Desert Mountain Healing IOP, Regina provides individual counseling, facilitates group therapy, and works collaboratively with the treatment team to help clients develop the skills needed for long-term recovery.
Her compassionate approach encourages clients to recognize that recovery is not about perfection—it's about consistent progress, personal growth, and learning healthier ways to respond to life's challenges.
Experience in Behavioral Health & Recovery
Regina has dedicated her career to working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other behavioral health challenges.
Her experience includes helping clients identify unhealthy thinking patterns, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, and develop practical coping strategies that support lasting recovery.
She understands that many individuals entering treatment have experienced significant pain, loss, or trauma, and she believes healing occurs through patience, understanding, accountability, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
As part of the multidisciplinary team at Desert Mountain Healing IOP, Regina works closely with medical providers, case managers, peer support specialists, and fellow therapists to ensure clients receive coordinated, comprehensive care.
Academic Excellence & Continued Growth
Current Credentials
- Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
Graduate Education in Progress
- Master's Degree Candidate - Grand Canyon University
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
- Advanced counseling skills development
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Regina is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is committed to expanding her clinical knowledge and developing advanced counseling skills to better serve individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health disorders.
She believes that continued education strengthens her ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while remaining current with best practices in behavioral healthcare.
Building Connection, Fostering Growth
Regina believes effective therapy is built upon genuine human connection.
Her counseling philosophy is guided by four principles:
1. Every Person Has Value
Each client deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, regardless of their past experiences.
2. Recovery Is Individual
There is no single path to recovery. Treatment should be personalized to reflect each person's goals, strengths, and life experiences.
3. Emotional Healing Matters
Recovery is about more than abstinence. Addressing emotional health, relationships, self-esteem, and life purpose is essential for lasting success.
4. Growth Happens One Step at a Time
Meaningful change occurs through small, consistent choices supported by encouragement, accountability, and hope.
Clinical Specializations
- Substance Use Disorders
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Emotional Regulation
- Coping Skills Development
- Relapse Prevention
- Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
- Recovery Planning
Primary Therapist & Recovery Partner
As a Primary Therapist, Regina plays an important role in helping clients understand the emotional and psychological aspects of recovery.
Her responsibilities include:
- Individual therapy sessions
- Group counseling
- Treatment planning
- Progress monitoring
- Relapse prevention education
- Coping skills development
- Collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Supporting clients through every phase of recovery
Regina believes successful treatment happens when every member of the care team works together toward a common goal: helping clients build healthier, more meaningful lives.
Working with Regina
Clients working with Regina can expect:
- A welcoming, judgment-free environment
- Compassionate listening
- Honest and respectful communication
- Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Personalized treatment goals
- Practical tools for managing stress and emotions
- Encouragement balanced with accountability
Regina strives to help clients discover that they are stronger and more resilient than they often realize.
A Passion for Healing & Hope
Regina chose the behavioral health field because she believes every person deserves the opportunity to heal and create a life filled with hope and purpose.
She is passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges of addiction and mental health while empowering them to recognize their strengths and build confidence in their ability to recover.
She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients during some of the most important moments of their recovery journey and finds fulfillment in watching individuals regain confidence, reconnect with loved ones, and rediscover hope for the future.
Understanding Patterns, Building Skills
Regina believes counseling should help clients understand not only what they want to change, but why those patterns developed in the first place.
She works collaboratively with clients to:
- Identify unhealthy thought patterns
- Improve emotional awareness
- Develop healthy coping skills
- Strengthen relationships
- Build confidence
- Increase resilience
- Prepare for long-term recovery
Her goal is to help every client leave treatment with practical tools they can continue using throughout their lives while building a healthier, more meaningful future.
You Are Stronger Than You Know
"I believe every person deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Recovery isn't about being perfect—it's about learning, growing, and moving forward one day at a time. My goal is to provide a safe place where you can be yourself, discover your strengths, and build the confidence to create the life you deserve. You never have to face recovery alone."
— Regina Largent, LSAA
Primary Therapist