Austen Riggs Center

The Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is a nationally recognized psychiatric residential treatment facility offering a distinctive, open-setting environment for individuals seeking deep psychological insight and long-term recovery. Unlike many traditional mental health centers, Austen Riggs emphasizes intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy, with sessions held four times per week with doctoral-level therapists. This approach helps patients explore underlying emotional and relational dynamics that contribute to mental health challenges, empowering them to make more fulfilling life choices.

Serving adults with complex psychiatric conditions, the center specializes in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. While not a primary substance use treatment center, Austen Riggs supports individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders through a structured, abstinence-based approach. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, further reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence. Set in the scenic Berkshires, the Austen Riggs Center offers a therapeutic retreat where individuals can truly reconnect with themselves and move toward lasting healing.