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Our Approach

At EleMental Health, we treat the whole woman — not just the diagnosis. Our approach blends evidence-based clinical care with holistic healing practices, addressing the root causes of mental health challenges at every level: biological, psychological, emotional, and spiritual.

Specialized Mental Health Treatment Tailored for Women's Unique Needs

Women's mental health is shaped by experiences, biology, and life stages that are distinct from anyone else's. Our comprehensive residential program was built to honor that reality — providing care that accounts for the full complexity of what it means to be a woman navigating a mental health challenge.

From your first assessment to your last day in our program, every decision our clinical team makes is grounded in your individual history, your biology, and your goals.

  • Personalized Assessment and Treatment

    We believe that accurate, individualized care starts with thorough evaluation. Before we build your treatment plan, we take the time to understand your full picture — clinically, biologically, and personally.

    Your initial assessment includes a full hormone panel to evaluate hormonal balance, comprehensive blood work to identify any underlying health factors, GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing to match medication protocols to your unique genetic profile, and in-depth psychological evaluation conducted by our licensed clinical team. Based on everything we learn, we create a fully customized care plan designed around you — not a template.

  • Women-Specific Care

    Women face health challenges throughout their lives that are specific to their biology and lived experience. Our clinical team specializes in addressing the mental health dimensions of these experiences, including menstruation and premenstrual disorders, pregnancy and postpartum care, and perimenopause and menopause.

    By accounting for these life stages and their impact on mood, cognition, and emotional wellbeing, we are able to provide more targeted and effective treatment. We are also one of the few residential programs in the region equipped to support women through their full-term pregnancies.

What Makes Us Different

Healing at EleMental Health is organized around five elemental tracks — a signature framework that brings structure, meaning, and depth to every stage of recovery.

  • Earth

    Grounding and stability form the foundation of recovery, helping women establish safety, routine, and a sense of rootedness as they begin their healing journey.

  • Air

    Clarity of mind is cultivated through practices that support cognitive awareness, communication, and the ability to recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns.

  • Fire

    Transformation and personal power are ignited through therapeutic work that helps women process pain, reclaim agency, and move forward with intention.

  • Water

    Emotional flow and healing are explored through modalities that help women connect with, express, and release the feelings that have gone unprocessed.

Sprit

A deeper sense of meaning and connection is nurtured, supporting each woman's relationship with herself, her values, and the world around her.

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Integrated Mind-Body Care

Our work is grounded in an East-meets-West philosophy that combines the precision of evidence-based medicine with the depth of integrative healing. We treat the complex interplay between mental health, physical symptoms, and emotional resilience — because lasting recovery requires addressing all of it.

Clinical modalities at EleMental Health include EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Attachment Theory, and Chronic Pain Reprocessing. These are woven together with holistic practices including Trauma-Informed Yoga, Breathwork, Infrared and Red Light Sauna, Peace Walks in nature, bodywork, energy healing, meditation, and mindfulness — creating a treatment experience that meets the whole person, not just her symptoms.

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Targeted and Effective Treatment

By considering these life stages and their impact on mental health, we provide more targeted and effective treatment.  Our facility is also unique in that we are setup to support women through their full-term pregnancies.

This women-centric, multi-faceted approach ensures that all aspects of a woman’s mental health are addressed, promoting lasting recovery and overall wellbeing.

At EleMental Health, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers women to overcome mental health challenges and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Recognizing the frequent co-occurrence of mental illness and addiction, our program incorporates dual diagnosis treatment. We help women understand the interplay between their mental health conditions and substance use disorders, addressing both issues simultaneously for comprehensive healing.

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Barriers Women Face in Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Too often, women suffer alone from a mental health condition. There are social and economic obstacles that may prevent a woman from seeking out the treatment she needs and deserves. Key barriers to women’s mental health treatment include:

  • Stigma

    Women hesitate to seek treatment for a mental health disorder due to the stigma linked with mental illness.

  • Lack of awareness

    Women may not be informed about the signs and symptoms of mental illness, or know where to seek mental health services.

  • Time constraints

    Women may not be able to take a leave of absence from work to pursue mental health treatment.

  • Economic

    Women earn about 25% less per annum than men, which limits their available resources for treatment. Also, women who are full-time homemakers may not have access to insurance coverage for mental health services.

  • Lack of support

    Single mothers and caregivers may not have the needed support to allow them to seek treatment for a mental health condition. 

Holistic Treatment

Individualized treatment planning with expert clinicians within a safe and nurturing environment. Treatment elements will include:

  • Full Spectrum Testing

    Psychological evaluation, hormone panels, comprehensive blood work, and GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing give our team a complete biological and clinical picture from day one.

  • Medication

    Thorough psychiatric medication evaluation and weekly follow up appointments to assist with symptom relief.

  • Nutrition and Exercise

    We emphasize the link between physical health and mental wellness and provide the means to achieve optimal health.

  • Holistic Activities

    Holistic methods such as yoga, meditation, sound baths, art therapy, mindfulness, bodywork and energy healing enhance the treatment experience.

  • Psychotherapy

    We provide 3-5 therapy sessions a week consisting of a combination of individual sessions, EMDR, couple’s sessions and Family sessions.  We encourage weekly participation of family and loved ones in the therapeutic process.

  • Group Therapy

    Group sessions are facilitated by qualified mental health specialists using evidence-based modalities.  The group sessions allow peers in treatment to share feelings and experiences, rewire unhealthy thoughts and patterns, which all foster social support.

Elemental Health Residential Treatment Program

Elemental Health Residential Treatment Center provides mental health treatment for women from all walks of life. Our treatment center is owned and operated by two women clinicians who truly understand the needs of women. As a whole-person-focused program, we focus on identifying the root causes of the mental health challenge right from the start.

Because no two women are alike, our fully customized treatment approach ensures that your unique mental health needs are met. We are also equipped to provide care for women through their pregnancies. Reach out to our compassionate care team and begin your transformative journey today!

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

Discover how EleMental Health has helped so many women reclaim their lives.

I had such an amazing and wonderful experience at Elemental. After completing my time there I feel like I made so much progress in my healing and recovery journey. I was very hesitant about entering treatment, but the staff there made the transition and experience very pleasant and worthwhile. I have never encountered a more accommodating staff in all my years in recovery. As an all women’s treatment facility the staff is all female which I greatly appreciated. I can honestly say each staff member always went above and beyond to make us clients feel safe, seen and heard. They made the whole process at Elemental one I’ll never forget and will surely carry with me for a lifetime. From the accommodations, to the groups, to the food and the one-on-one therapy – it was all so beautifully curated. You can feel how much this place cares about you as an individual, not just as some insurance policy like many other centers. I loved the home environment, it was very cozy and comfortable, and the meals were out of this world; something you don’t find at many other places.
If you’re a woman in need of mental health services I couldn’t recommend this place more. Thank you again to Elemental for a truly lifesaving experience.

I am in love with this facility. I have been through treatment many times about seven years exactly going into multiple residentials per year. Elemental Health however, has deeply impacted me and changed my perspective on my mental health and for the first time, I felt hope that I would be able to do this. Staff is absolutely incredible. These are people that genuinely want to help. Nicole The owner is absolutely an angel. She helped me when I was going through hard times with my daughter having surgery and she was able to get me more time there to process. The amount of care and love that these people show is a game changer. If I were to ever go back to Treatment again, I would come here! You guys have made the largest impact on me and my future and I couldn’t be more grateful!
 
Life-changing experience. The team at Ellemental truly cares and creates a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth. From the staff to the program itself, every part of my experience exceeded my expectations. I felt seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. The tools, guidance, and community I found here have made a lasting impact on my life. I am incredibly grateful and would highly recommend Ellemental to anyone looking for real support and transformation.
 
Elemental was amazing. This was the perfect place to do inner child work and unpack trauma. The house is beautiful and cozy and I was able to reset my nervous system through the mind body spirit somatic and emotional therapy. I enjoyed the pool and the sun deck. The chef is amazing and got my health back on track. The team is incredible. I loved the incorporation of art therapy as well. Overall wonderful experience
 
 
As a treatment provider myself, I’m extremely discerning about where I refer both my clients and my own loved ones—especially when it comes to residential mental health care for women. EleMental Health has consistently earned my trust through their compassionate, clinically sound, and truly holistic approach to treatment.

What sets EleMental apart is their deep understanding of the unique needs of women, particularly those navigating trauma and PTSD. Their inclusion of evidence-based modalities like EMDR and neurofeedback makes the program not just supportive, but transformative. The environment is warm and grounding, and their multidisciplinary team integrates emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual healing in a way that feels both personalized and empowering.

I have referred clients to EleMental knowing they will be met with respect, care, and a therapeutic container that fosters true healing. For any woman in need of comprehensive mental health support, this is a place I recommend without hesitation.

It is owned and operated by two female clinicians as well, so I don’t have to worry that corporate interests are dictating or limiting client care.

 
 

As a clinician in the community with a group practice and many opportunities to refer to higher levels of care, I am always staying in touch with the latest and greatest in our community. I have had the pleasure of getting to know the work that is done at Elemental Health and I have been so impressed by the evidenced-based treatment and thoughtful care they are providing to the community. The space is breathtaking and peaceful and the chef is extraordinary.
The ladies that developed this program truly embody the term specialized as they do not fail to look at any and all possible underlying issues (which women often report are ignored in our medical community). They do so with full hormone and blood panels to assess physiological factors that can be influencing mental health.
Their ability to treat not just the symptoms but the root causes of mental and emotional pain is why they are so able to help individuals navigating challenges related to chronic pain, neurodivergence, and dissociative disorders—areas that many centers struggle to address with such care and clinical sophistication.
Elemental’s team brings a holistic and integrative approach to treatment, including modalities like somatic therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness practices, all grounded in clinical expertise. They truly meet each client where they are, tailoring care to the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

 
 
This place literally saved my life❤️ Staff are amazing and caring. Absolutely recommend to anyone needing some guidance.
 
 
 

The first few days I was here I was having flashbacks and I crawled into bed, and Nicolle helped me move to the living room and ground w/ ice and peppermint essential oils, and I felt safe and seen for the first time in a long time. I did not know what it felt like to feel safe before I got here.

 

 
 
 

I think the biggest thing I’ve overcome since being here is that feeling that I need to do whatever OTHER people want. Now I know that I don’t owe anyone anything and I get to decide what I want to do with my life. I am allowed to put myself in safe situations and don’t have to feel guilty about that.

 

 
 
 

I have met so many safe people and it makes me feel more hopeful and like I deserve and am allowed to choose safe options. I feel more in control of my anxiety as well… I can choose healthy coping mechanisms and even if it takes longer for relief, the relief comes eventually.

 

 
 
 

I really enjoyed my time here, wonderful staff and very supportive group of individuals. Made me feel extremely safe & welcomed… The owners are some of the kindest individuals I’ve met… I’ve never seen such hardworking, caring people who spend day to night here making sure we are always okay!

 

 
 
 

I feel like I got a brain-cleanse — like my brain was dirty and it got scrubbed out. I’m more optimistic, kind to myself, resilient, able to process emotions, and excited for the future.

And: Life is about the little moments, and finding beauty and enjoyment on the journey.

 

 
 
 

It’s scary and it’s hard, but it’s also safe and it’s freeing. Every person who walks in this building wants to do whatever they can to help.

 

 
 
 

I overcame a ton of my most powerful limiting beliefs about myself, learned how to be independent and self-soothe, and learned how to process my emotions in a healthy way so they don’t spiral out of control.

 

 
 
 

I was in a very dark place before coming here. Thanks to EleMental, I finally feel in control again.

 

 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to answer your questions and ease your concerns. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out to our admissions team directly.

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EleMental Health is a women-only residential mental health facility serving adult women navigating conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, depression, psychosis, postpartum depression, and personality disorders. We also welcome women who are pregnant and in need of psychiatric support throughout their full-term pregnancy.

At EleMental, healing happens on every level. Our East-meets-West philosophy blends advanced clinical therapies — EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and DBT — with a holistic approach that honors the whole person, not just a diagnosis. GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing lets us personalize medication management down to your unique biology, so care isn’t generic — it’s yours. Every part of your treatment is thoughtfully integrated, deeply individualized, and rooted in genuine care for who you are and what you need to heal.

Days at EleMental Health are structured to balance clinical work with rest and restoration. Mornings begin with nourishing breakfast and guided meditation before moving into group and individual therapy sessions. Afternoons include specialty clinical work, holistic practices, and personal time. Evenings are reserved for community, connection, and wind-down — with sleep treated as a pillar of recovery.

Getting started is simple. You can inquire through our website or call us at (805) 800-8408. Our admissions team will walk you through the assessment process and answer any questions you have along the way.