Business Details
18 Years
experience
Luxury Mental Health Retreat Programs in Connecticut
Prive-Swiss has been a leader in luxury private mental health retreat programs for nearly 25 years, serving high-functioning individuals seeking transformative, one-on-one care. Our programs are meticulously designed to address depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and executive burnout through personalized clinical and holistic interventions. With a team of experts boasting a minimum of 20 years' experience, we deliver customized treatment in ultra-private Connecticut shoreline settings, prioritizing confidentiality and lasting results.Our Swiss-inspired model combines clinical excellence with luxury amenities, ensuring clients receive unparalleled attention to their unique needs. We specialize in helping clients reclaim their lives through evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, and cutting-edge longevity protocols, all while maintaining the discretion required by our discerning clientele.
Services
Psychological Treatment
Substance Abuse Recovery
Executive Wellness
Brain Health Programs
Young Adult Therapy
One-Week Wellness Intensive
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in luxury mental health retreats.
- Our programs are fully customized to individual needs and goals.
- We provide 24/7 personalized support during stays.
- Our team includes experts with 20+ years of clinical experience.
- We guarantee confidentiality and privacy in serene settings.
What people say
Life-changing experience
Exceptional privacy
Personalized care
Expert team
Lasting results
Services
Psychological and Emotional Treatment Program
This program focuses on whole-health recovery using dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques. Tailored for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma, it offers one-on-one sessions with licensed specialists in confidential settings. The duration is customizable, ensuring clients receive intensive, personalized care aligned with their unique needs and treatment goals.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Program
Designed for individuals facing substance abuse challenges, this program distinguishes between problem use and addiction to create targeted interventions. It combines clinical assessments, personalized therapy, and evidence-based strategies to address root causes, offering a path to sustainable recovery in a private, supportive environment tailored to high-achieving clients.
Clinical Executive Program
This luxury retreat assists leaders in regaining control of their lives through intensive psychotherapy, life coaching, and fitness activities. Catering to high-profile individuals, it provides a focused, distraction-free environment with a maximum of three clients at a time, ensuring personalized attention and rapid, meaningful progress toward professional and personal rejuvenation.
Priv Wellness Retreat Program
A whole-person approach integrating clinical therapy, fitness, and nutrition for individuals needing respite from high-pressure lifestyles. This program emphasizes restoration and rejuvenation through customized wellness plans, combining therapeutic sessions with luxury amenities to promote comprehensive mental and physical well-being in a serene, private setting.
Legacy Young Adult Program
Targeted at young adults facing depression, anxiety, or substance abuse issues, this program offers structured, one-on-one therapy and life coaching. It focuses on building self-esteem, developing coping strategies, and fostering personal growth in a private, non-group setting, ensuring tailored support for clients aged late teens to mid-20s.
People
Heidi E. Kunzli
Founder and Executive Director
Heidi Kunzli brings over 30 years of experience in addiction and mental health treatment, founding Prive-Swiss in 2008 after establishing the acclaimed Beau Monde program. She specializes in personalized recovery strategies for high-achievers, emphasizing self-expansion over limitation.
Melissa Welby
Psychiatrist
Dr. Melissa Welby is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with 20 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD, depression, and anxiety. She advocates for evidence-based care and serves as a leader in Connecticut's psychiatric community.
Anna Yusim
Psychiatrist and Executive Coach
Dr. Anna Yusim is a Stanford- and Yale-educated psychiatrist and executive coach with a focus on brain health and spirituality. She works with global leaders to enhance purpose and resilience, combining clinical expertise with holistic approaches.
Michael Barrios
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Michael Barrios is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and adult development issues. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale and specializes in insight-oriented and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Sandra Daignault
DBT Specialist
Sandra Daignault is a leading dialectical behavioral therapist in Connecticut with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in combining medication-assisted treatment with behavioral therapy to address addiction and emotional regulation challenges.
Questions
What types of programs does Prive-Swiss offer?
Prive-Swiss offers personalized programs for psychological treatment, substance abuse recovery, executive wellness, brain health, young adult therapy, and one-week wellness intensives.
Is insurance accepted for treatment programs?
All services are private pay only; insurance is not accepted. A superbill may be provided for potential reimbursement.
How long are the treatment programs?
Program durations vary: minimum two weeks for wellness retreats, four weeks for psychiatric treatment, and customizable stays for other programs.
Are accommodations private?
Yes, all clients receive private rooms and one-on-one services, with a maximum of 3-5 clients accepted at a time for personalized attention.
Can I bring electronic devices?
Clients may bring cell phones and laptops to maintain contact with family or work during their stay.
What makes Prive-Swiss unique?
Prive-Swiss combines Swiss-inspired clinical excellence with luxury amenities, offering fully customized, one-on-one treatment in ultra-private settings for discerning clients.
