Riggs is not a locked facility. Our campus in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts is open and walkable. Patients come voluntarily and stay because they choose to engage in meaningful work on themselves. The structure is individualized and not restrictive, allowing for personal accountability and real-world decision-making. 

Each patient meets four times a week with a doctoral-level therapist for individual psychodynamic psychotherapy. While we do not follow manualized protocols such as DBT therapy, our psychodynamic approach encourages deeper insight than many inpatient mental rehab programs. This high level of one-on-one therapy helps uncover the deeper and sometimes unconscious issues behind persistent patterns, emotions, and behaviors—often things that aren’t addressed in short-term care or medication-only approaches.

Riggs is more than a treatment program—it’s a community. In everyday moments—meals, meetings, conversations—you’ll discover how your patterns play out with others. These real-time experiences are part of the work, offering new ways to understand and change how you relate to yourself and those around you. 

Treatment at Riggs is not one-size-fits-all. Your treatment plan is developed with you and an interdisciplinary treatment team that follows you from admission to discharge, allowing you to be seen, have your voice heard, and take ownership of your treatment. Understanding your full context—not just your symptoms—is our goal. Learn what to expect during treatment at Riggs.

Riggs is often the right choice for people who:

Many patients come to Riggs after trying multiple depression treatment centers or anxiety treatment centers without lasting success. Our model is ideal for those seeking a psychiatric residential treatment program that empowers deep insight and sustainable change.

Families can play a key role in treatment. With patients’ authorization, we offer family work, ongoing consultation, and support to help loved ones understand the process and work through their own experiences. Active family engagement can be an important part of a person’s treatment.

There is a strong evidence base to support our approach to treatment and our results and former patient stories bear this out. Patients consistently report improvement in their symptoms, but perhaps more importantly, they gain deeper insight into their troubles that goes beyond what many residential therapy for depression or psychiatric residential treatment programs offer. This can lead to lasting change that enables them to take back control of their lives.

Riggs patient outcomes and results.

We understand that considering residential treatment is a big decision. Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or someone you care about, our admissions team is here to answer your questions and help determine if Riggs is the right fit.