The Trauma Therapist Helping People Reclaim Their Lives with Richard Taite
Oct 31, 2025
Richard Taite, founder of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa and host of the We’re Out of Time podcast, shares his powerful journey through addiction and recovery. He recounts his traumatic upbringing and early substance use experiences. Richard discusses hitting rock bottom, the humbling moment he sought help, and the motivation behind his commitment to aid others in reclaiming their lives. He emphasizes the importance of compassion in treatment and shares how his own recovery informs the supportive environments he creates for clients.
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From Childhood Trauma To Deep Addiction
- Richard Taite grew up with severe family violence and a brother with profound mental illness, which shaped his early life and coping.
- He began daily cannabis use at 12 and escalated to heavy cocaine and crack addiction that left him homeless and near death.
Humble Beginnings Of Recovery
- Richard ran out of money and ended up living in crack motels and sleeping on a boat before asking a friend for $1,000 to enter sober living.
- That friend converted the cash into an $850 bank check and helped him restart his life with $20 in his pocket.
From Sober Living To Licensed Treatment
- Richard initially ran a men's sober living and provided therapy but was told by regulators he was practicing without a license.
- He then hired an attorney and got proper licensing, which launched his transition into formal treatment provision.