Privé-Swiss offers ultra-private, clinically thorough mental health and wellness retreat services specifically tailored for high-functioning individuals, executives, and professionals, combining evidence-based psychological treatment with holistic care.

Located on the Connecticut shoreline, they operate in luxurious private estates with a strong focus on confidentiality, customized one-on-one treatment, and preserving discretion.

Their philosophy emphasizes whole-person healing: mental health, emotional well-being, physical vitality, and lifestyle optimization are all treated as interconnected. Programs are fully individualized, with a minimum client capacity policy (often one or two individuals per program) to maximize personalized attention.

Amenities such as gourmet meals, wellness amenities (fitness, spa, nutrition), and off‐site excursions augment the therapeutic process. Treatments include DBT, CBT, EMDR, life coaching, functional medicine, and more, with strict professional credentials.

A Truly Bespoke Private Pay Rehab Experience

Programs vary by client needs: they offer retreats, executive programs, a young adult program, and long-term approaches like Brain Health & Optimal Longevity. Admissions require a thorough assessment; minimum durations apply depending on services required (e.g., substance abuse or psychiatric treatment may require longer stays).

Insurance is generally not directly accepted; clients pay privately, often in full prior to admission, with a non-refundable policy on certain programs.

Privé-Swiss builds its programs around the beliefs that luxury, privacy, and high clinical standards are not mutually exclusive. The center maintains a very low client-to-staff ratio to allow for deeply personalized treatment. Clients stay at private estates rather than shared wards, and all services, therapeutic, wellness, and nutritional, are one-on-one.

This exclusive design means clients can maintain privacy, have more schedule flexibility (for example, maintaining contact with family/work or bringing pets when appropriate), and receive focused treatment free of distraction.

Concierge Treatment Services and Support at Prive Swisse

Their holistic programs integrate not only traditional mental health therapies but also functional medicine, nutrition, sleep optimization, movement, stress management, and wellness modalities like hypnotherapy.

The Brain Health & Optimal Longevity program adds advanced diagnostics and biomarker tracking to guide interventions.

For younger clients, especially through the Legacy Young Adult Program, emphasis is placed on life coaching, goal setting, leadership, identity work, and transition skills, targeting emerging adults who want to realign their lives before patterns become entrenched.

Amenity-wise, the center offers gourmet dining, luxury accommodations, private suites, spa-level fitness and yoga/pilates programs, indoor pools, and opportunities for elegantly curated outings. Every aspect of the environment is crafted to reduce external stressors: beautiful surroundings, high comfort, full privacy, and luxurious touches.

The admissions process reflects this: it begins with confidential consultation and comprehensive assessments, minimum stays depending on clinical need, private pay arrangements, and a high level of individualization throughout.

Center Overview

Location

P.O. Box 606, Essex Connecticut

Accreditation

All providers licensed by State of CT , Psychology Today listing shows License: Connecticut / 000848

Founded

~2008 (17 years in business as of 2025)

ZIP Code

06426

Website

priveswiss.com

Primary Focus

1- Treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder
2- Substance abuse and addiction recovery
3- PTSD and trauma therapy
4- Executive burnout & life transitions
5- Specialized programs (e.g. Brain Health & Optimal Longevity; Wellness Retreat; Young Adult program)

Typical Program Length

Retreat (private mental health / wellness retreat) , Residential / Private estate-based caring / in-person luxury wellness campus , Not a psychiatric hospital; more one-to-one programs rather than group rehab settings

Phone Number

(800) 866-2948

Insurance Accepted

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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.

Private pay, with payment in full required before admission. Non-refundable policy mentioned in the Young Adult program.

Confidential consultation, often handled by Founder/CEO Heidi Kunzli personally. , Intake includes comprehensive assessments: mental health, emotional, substance use as needed.

Staff Credentials:

All professionals possess a minimum of 20 years of professional experience in their fields.

Heidi Kunzli; Founder / CEO (runs inquiries personally)

Team includes MD psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nutritionists, holistic medicine practitioners, etc.

Success Rates or Outcomes (if available):

No specific published numeric success rates or outcomes percentages were found in the public sources.

They claim “nearly 25 years of proven success” and “lasting results” in testimonials.

Executive Verified Listing

Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.

Joint Commission Accredited

Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.

Meet your care team

Heidi Kunzli
Founder / CEO of Privé-Swiss. Handles inquiries personally, leads the vision for fully customized, ultra-private mental health retreats.

Melissa Welby, MD
Psychiatrist. Listed as part of staff on third-party directory.

Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, MD, FACP, IFMCP
Physician specializing in functional and integrative medicine.

Specialties

Executive & professional clientele / high-functioning individuals
Dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health + substance use)
Trauma / PTSD work
Holistic wellness / longevity / wellness retreat approaches
Young adults (Legacy Young Adult program)

Therapies & Approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness meditation / Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Life / Leadership Coaching
Functional medicine / nutrition interventions informed by bloodwork / biomarker analysis
Hypnotherapy

Amenities

Ultra-private luxury accommodations / private estates
Gourmet chef / fine dining / specialized nutrition
Fitness studio, indoor pool, spa-like facilities, yoga / pilates, wellness center
Private rooms or private suites with high-end linens, wireless internet etc.
Excursions, off-site outings (beach walks, spa appointments, cultural experiences)
Privacy, confidentiality, discrete estates, small client capacity (usually 1-2, up to ~6)

Privé-Swiss

(800) 866-2948

Fully Personalized Retreats

Each client’s program is structured around their unique mental health and life goals. Whether addressing addiction, burnout,
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Holistic & Clinical Integration

Alongside evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and EMDR, the treatment includes functional medicine, nutrition, biomarker-driven
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Legacy Young Adult Focus

The Legacy Young Adult Program is designed for emerging adults (late teens to mid-20s) with specialized services like leadership coaching,
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Luxury Facilities & Wellness Amenities

From private gourmet cuisine to spa/pilates/yoga studios, indoor swimming, off-site cultural and nature excursions, every detail is designed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of mental health issues does Privé-Swiss treat? +

Privé-Swiss offers treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma, and executive burnout, among others. They also provide substance abuse and dual diagnosis services when the client’s situation requires those.

How long is the stay / what are minimum program durations? +

Minimum stays start at about two weeks in many of their programs; if psychiatric services, medication management, or substance abuse treatment are needed, the duration may extend to four weeks or more.

Is this facility a psychiatric hospital or typical group rehab? +

No. Privé-Swiss is not a psychiatric hospital, nor is it a large group rehab. It operates privately in luxury estates, offering mostly one-to-one personalized care and a small client capacity for maximum privacy.

Does Privé-Swiss accept insurance or how is payment handled? +

They do not accept insurance in most cases; treatment is private pay only. Clients usually pay in full before admission, and certain programs are non-refundable. A superbill or documentation may be offered for potential reimbursement, depending on your insurance plan.

Who is eligible / what client profile fits best? +

The ideal client is a high-functioning individual or professional who values privacy, discretion, and expects a high standard of comfort along with strong clinical support. Young adults are also served via a dedicated program, especially those experiencing transitions, burnout, or early emotional/psychiatric challenges.

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