Jennifer Doroski tells disciplinary board she has five years’ sobriety and asks to end probation early

Jennifer Sheree Doroski told the Board of Behavioral Sciences on May 7 that she has maintained sobriety since May 5, 2021, attends two to three AA meetings weekly, remains in therapy and takes Vivitrol, and therefore asked the board to end the probation imposed after a 2021 DUI conviction.

Deputy Attorney General Patricia Heim introduced the petition (OAH case 2026040633) and documentary exhibits including the stipulated settlement adopted by the board in July 2023, the psychotherapy information sheet admitted under seal, registration history and a probation monitor summary noting that Doroski’s board probation requires biweekly psychotherapy, frequent biological‑fluid testing and twice‑weekly dependency support. Heim said the underlying arrest involved driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.25% and related criminal probation.

Doroski, who works as a therapist at New Life Treatment Center, described relapse circumstances: she said an IV “stress‑relief” treatment triggered euphoria and led to drinking after four years of sobriety. “I am completely grateful I didn't hurt anybody,” she said. She described resuming treatment, returning to Vivitrol, increasing AA attendance and building a support network including a long‑term sponsor.

Board members asked about Doroski’s sobriety history, why she first sought AA in 2016, her relapse prevention plan and how probation conditions have affected her employment. Doroski said probation‑related in‑person testing and therapy sometimes forced her to step away from duties at her employer but that she planned to continue therapy and AA even if probation were terminated. Counsel offered additional exhibits (a sponsor letter, AA attendance log and therapist letter), which the board admitted without objection.

The board closed the record after questioning and submitted the matter for decision in closed session; no vote or oral ruling was issued at the hearing.