Serving Our Fabulous LGBTQIA+ But Not Limited To *501c3*
Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
President/CEO/Founder of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Training & Peer Service Director of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Training & Peer Service Director of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Jaibez Regalado (She/Her/Ella)
CEO | LCDC | TOC | PSS | PRSS | RSPS | JI-RPS | MHPS | WRAP & Hearing Voices Facilitator | Master Life & Spiritual Coach
Jaibez Regalado is a proud Latina woman in long-term recovery and self-discovery from substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, and domestic violence. She’s the Founder and CEO of Regalado Recovery & Self-Discovery, INC® and The Recovery Plug, LLC™, and is also the creator and host of the My Eyes My Truth™ podcast.
With a long list of credentials and a deep well of lived experience, Jaibez is a passionate, boots-on-the-ground advocate who isn’t afraid to speak up, challenge broken systems, and fight for those who’ve been overlooked. She’s a voice for the voiceless—especially for individuals navigating recovery, re-entry, and generational trauma. Her work spans across substance use, mental health, domestic violence advocacy, LGBTQIA+ support, youth mentorship, prison ministry, and community coalition building.
As a former Chair of the Dallas Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), Jaibez is no stranger to leadership. She’s a respected trainer, facilitator, and peer support supervisor across Texas, with a strong belief in leading with integrity, staying coachable, and never forgetting where she came from. Her mission is rooted in being the support she once needed and staying grounded for the next generation rising on her shoulders.
Outside of her professional work, Jaibez values her wife, rest and self-care, often spending time with her nieces and nephews, traveling, and appreciating the small moments. People who know her describe her as relentless, honest, faith-driven, and fiercely committed to her purpose.
Credentials
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- State-Approved Training Entity: Recovery & Self-Discovery, INC.
- Peer Support Supervisor (PSS)
- Trainer of Coaches (TOC) – State of Texas
- Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
- Certified Justice-Involved Reentry Peer Specialist (JI-RPS)
(1 of the 1st 11 to get certified in Texas)
- Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS)
- Certified Master Life & Spiritual Coach
- WRAP Facilitator (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
- Hearing Voices Network Facilitator
- Certified BIPP Facilitator (Batterer Intervention & Prevention Program)
- Podcaster: My Eyes My Truth™ – on all major podcast platforms
Areas of Lived Experience & Support
- Mental Health (All diagnoses and age groups)
- Substance Use & Recovery (self and family)
- Complex Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD
- Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Suicidal & Homicidal Ideation (past/present)
- Homelessness (chronic and youth)
- LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Support
- Grief, Divorce, Anger, and Relationship Trauma
- First 12-Step Narcissistic Abuse Support Group for LGBTQ+ (Dallas, 2018)
Community Roles & Leadership
- Public & Motivational Speaker
- Certified Facilitator, Trainer, and Mentor
- Leadership in Motivational Interviewing
- Re-entry Advocacy and Community Outreach
- Toastmasters Member
- Former Chair, Dallas ROSC (2017–2018)
- Resource Broker & Community Connector
- 1st Grant Recipient, Rebuild My Life Foundation, Los Angeles, California
- Dedicated Volunteer and Change Agent
Training & Peer Service Director of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Training & Peer Service Director of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Training & Peer Service Director of Recovery & Self Discovery, INC ®
Katherine Regalado (She/Her/Ella)
State Certified RSPS | MHPS | Facilitator/Trainer | Peer Professional
Katherine Regalado is a dedicated peer professional with over seven years of experience in addiction recovery. She has worked across a range of settings; including recovery centers, treatment facilities, and detox programs; providing support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a State Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Mental Health Peer Specialist, and experienced case manager, Katherine brings compassion, structure, and empowerment to the people she serves.
Her work is deeply rooted in her own lived experience with substance use, mental health challenges, domestic violence, and youth homelessness. This background allows her to build meaningful, authentic connections and offer support that is both empathetic and effective. Katherine believes in the power of helping individuals find their voice, own their story, and lead self-directed, purpose-driven lives.
A devoted wife and mother, Katherine brings the same heart and dedication to her family as she does to her community. She is a committed advocate and facilitator, and continues to serve as a powerful change agent in the peer support and recovery space.