Anxiety & Stress Recovery Retreat
When constant worry, panic attacks, and anxious thoughts have hijacked your life—our 21-day residential retreat offers the intensive nervous system healing that breaks the anxiety cycle for good.
Your Nervous System Is Stuck in Overdrive
The constant tension in your chest. The racing thoughts that won't stop. The panic attacks that come out of nowhere. The hypervigilance—always scanning for threats, never able to relax.
You've tried therapy. You've tried medications. You've tried breathing exercises and meditation apps. They help a little, but the anxiety always comes back. Because you're still living in the environment that keeps your nervous system activated—work stress, relationship conflicts, financial pressure, trauma triggers you can't avoid.
— Jennifer L., Anxiety & Depression
Why Traditional Anxiety Treatment Isn't Enough
Anxiety isn't just "worrying too much" or "being stressed." It's a nervous system that's learned to stay in fight-or-flight mode—constantly perceiving danger even when you're safe.
Weekly therapy while you're still managing all your stressors? That's like trying to heal a broken bone while continuing to break it. Your nervous system needs sustained calm to actually reset.
Our 21-day residential program is different because:
- Complete nervous system rest – 21 days away from triggers allows your body to finally calm down
- Intensive daily regulation training – Multiple hours learning to down-regulate your nervous system
- Trauma healing – Most anxiety has roots in past experiences that need processing
- Somatic therapies – Working with anxiety stored in your body, not just your mind
- Evidence-based approaches – CBT, EMDR, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, all integrated
- Medical support – Medication management when needed, alternative approaches when preferred
How The Bridge Treats Anxiety
Understanding Your Anxiety
Chronic anxiety is your nervous system trying to protect you from danger it perceived in the past—even though that danger is no longer present. Maybe it was childhood trauma. Maybe it was a terrifying panic attack that made you afraid of having another one. Maybe it was years of chronic stress that pushed your system past its breaking point.
We don't just teach you coping skills. We help your nervous system learn that it's safe to relax.
Your 21-Day Journey
Week 1: Nervous System Stabilization
- Comprehensive anxiety assessment and diagnosis
- Beginning nervous system regulation practices (breathwork, vagal toning)
- Medication review and optimization if needed
- Sleep restoration (anxiety disrupts sleep, which worsens anxiety)
- Introduction to somatic awareness—learning your body's anxiety signals
- Creating immediate safety and calm in your environment
Week 2: Deep Trauma Processing & Pattern Breaking
- Daily individual therapy addressing anxiety roots
- EMDR or somatic experiencing for trauma that fuels anxiety
- Cognitive therapy for anxious thought patterns
- Exposure work (when appropriate) in a safe, supported environment
- Intensive nervous system regulation training
- Group therapy on anxiety-specific topics (catastrophic thinking, control issues, perfectionism)
- Bodywork to release physical tension and stored anxiety
Week 3: Integration & Building Resilience
- Practicing anxiety management in real situations
- Building confidence in your ability to regulate
- Creating your personalized anxiety management plan
- Addressing relationship patterns that feed anxiety
- Crisis planning for panic attacks or anxiety spikes
- Aftercare planning and ongoing support connection
What's Included in Your 21 Days
- Private accommodations in our peaceful Utah retreat facility
- All meals (designed to reduce inflammation and support nervous system health)
- Daily individual therapy sessions
- Nervous system regulation training (multiple sessions daily)
- Trauma therapy (EMDR, somatic experiencing)
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious thoughts
- Group therapy with others who understand anxiety
- Massage therapy and bodywork
- Acupuncture for anxiety relief
- Guided nature therapy (proven to calm nervous system)
- Yoga, meditation, breathwork (anxiety-adapted)
- Biofeedback and heart rate variability training
- Pool, hot tub, sensory calming spaces
- Medication management (if needed)
- $500 travel credit toward airfare/transportation
Who This Retreat Is For
You might be ready for The Bridge if:
- Anxiety controls your life—avoiding situations, canceling plans, unable to function normally
- Panic attacks are frequent or severely limiting
- You've tried therapy and medications but still suffer
- Constant worry and racing thoughts are exhausting you
- Physical symptoms (chest tightness, GI issues, tension) accompany anxiety
- Trauma or PTSD underlies your anxiety
- You're ready to invest three weeks in intensive nervous system healing
- You want to address root causes, not just manage symptoms
Types of Anxiety We Treat
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – Chronic, excessive worry about daily life
- Panic Disorder – Recurrent panic attacks and fear of future attacks
- Social Anxiety – Intense fear of social situations and judgment
- Health Anxiety – Obsessive worry about illness and symptoms
- Agoraphobia – Fear of situations where escape might be difficult
- Anxiety with Depression – Co-occurring anxiety and depressive disorders
- Anxiety from Trauma – PTSD and trauma-related anxiety
- Treatment-Resistant Anxiety – Anxiety that hasn't responded to outpatient care
Why The Bridge for Anxiety?
Joint Commission Accredited
We meet the gold standard for mental health care quality and patient safety.
21+ Years of Experience
Since 2003, we've specialized in anxiety disorders and nervous system healing.
Nervous System Focused
We don't just treat thoughts—we help your body learn to feel safe through polyvagal theory and somatic approaches.
Trauma-Informed Care
We understand that most anxiety has trauma at its roots and address this connection.
Small, Safe Environment
Maximum 20 guests ensures you feel safe and supported, not overwhelmed.
Southern Utah Calm
Our peaceful desert setting provides the calm your nervous system needs to reset.
Insurance Accepted
Most major insurance plans cover residential anxiety treatment. We'll verify your benefits.
Travel & Logistics
We're located in Washington, Utah, just outside St. George in Southern Utah. The closest airports are:
- Las Vegas (LAS) – 90 minutes by car
- Salt Lake City (SLC) – 4 hours by car
- St. George Regional (SGU) – 20 minutes (limited flights)
Every guest receives a $500 travel credit to offset airfare, mileage, rental car, or shuttle costs. If travel anxiety is a concern, our admissions team can help you plan the journey in a way that feels manageable.
What to Pack: Comfortable clothing, current medications, personal toiletries (basics provided), journal. Leave work stress at home.
Investment & Insurance
Our all-inclusive 21-day anxiety retreat program ranges from $18,000-$24,000 depending on your specific needs. This includes everything: lodging, meals, all therapies, medical care if needed, and your $500 travel credit.
Most insurance plans cover residential mental health treatment for anxiety disorders. Many guests have out-of-pocket costs between $3,000-$8,000 after insurance.
Our admissions team will verify your insurance benefits at no cost before you apply. We also offer payment plans to make treatment accessible.
Compare the investment:
21 days of intensive treatment = approximately 2 years of weekly therapy. Most people spend more than this on years of anxiety medications, therapy sessions, and lost opportunities while continuing to suffer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Stories
"The staff is amazing and the program is life-changing. I will never be able to thank them enough. This place gave me my life back when I thought I'd lost it forever to panic attacks. Worth every penny and every mile traveled."
"I arrived having 3-4 panic attacks per week. The Bridge taught me how to actually regulate my nervous system instead of just 'managing' anxiety. I haven't had a panic attack in 6 months. This program changed my life."
"After years of GAD ruling my life, I finally understand why I'm anxious and have tools that actually work. The trauma work was hard but necessary. I'm not anxiety-free, but I'm free from anxiety controlling me."
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You Don't Have to Live in Fear
Anxiety has controlled your life long enough. Our 21-day retreat can give you the nervous system reset and tools you need to break free.
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