Designed with evidence based comprehensive treatments to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve holistic wellness. We use a variety of evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychology, and Family Therapy. In addition to evidenced based practices, Carrara specializes in Trauma Recovery utilizing gentle, bottom down approaches to carefully heal trauma without retraumatizing or shocking one’s nervous system. We take pride in our gentle and nurturing approach to healing trauma, carefully crafting individual programs to include integrative holistic services known to calm the nervous system at our world-renowned spa.
We don’t believe that one size fits all approach. At Carrara, every client has a specialized program, carefully designed with a holistic approach to treat the mind, body, and soul.
Clients will be provided with ample education about somatic therapy and the process of recovery through this approach. It is important that our clients understand this is a universal experience to reduce shame and normalize the process. Somatic therapy focuses on how emotions and trauma are stored in the body. The goal is to release unresolved trauma and regain emotional regulation, within a gentle and supportive framework. Our dedicated team of somatic practitioners guide our clients to release “trapped” emotions and/or trauma to regain safety within the body. When trauma recovery is delayed, it is very common for clients to report chronic pain and other health problems including autoimmune disorders, syndromes, and migraines.
At Carrara, our clients learn about sensory coping skills, boundaries, resiliency, self-awareness, body awareness, resourcing, pendulation, titration, grounding, mind-body connection, somatic tracking, and how to successfully regulate their nervous systems in our program. They will learn about early body cues that they can utilize as part of their relapse prevention plans. Somatic therapy is weaved through the Carrara program, including our trauma informed spa and holistic services. Understanding what is happening to you and what you could do to facilitate positive change in your life is the key to moving forward. We empower our clients and help facilitate connections to any resources that might be needed along the way. We know there isn’t one approach for everyone, and we work collaboratively to ensure our services lead to favorable outcomes.
**see the clinical menu of services to enhance to customize your healing journey at Carrara.
**Additional therapeutic modalities available upon request to meet your needs for a personalized healing program.
Britney Elyse has over 15 years experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Britney completed her undergraduate work at San Francisco State University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. Britney worked in the music industry for several years prior to discovering her calling as a therapist. Britney’s background in music management, gave her first hand experience working with musicians impacted by addiction. Britney specializes in treating trauma using Somatic Experiencing and evidence based practices. Britney’s work begins with forming a strong therapeutic alliance to gain trust and promote change. Britney has given many presentations on somatic therapy in the treatment setting to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of mental health issues. A few years ago, Britney moved into the role of Clinical Director and found her passion in supervising the clinical team. Britney’s unique approach to client care, allows us to access and heal, our most severe cases with compassion and love. Prior to join the Carrara team, Britney was the Clinical Director of a premier luxury treatment facility with 6 residential houses and an outpatient program