The Austen Riggs Center
Clinical Social Work • Stockbridge, MA
Ratings by platform
- Yelp, Google, and third-party local directories: 1/5
What patients say
Patients praise
- Highly regarded for its unique psychodynamic approach to therapy
- Open, campus-like setting perceived as empowering and distinct from traditional locked psychiatric units
- Focus on patient autonomy and understanding the meaning behind symptoms
- Many alumni report life-changing, positive outcomes and personal growth
- Supportive community environment and emphasis on relationships
Common complaints
- High financial cost and requirement for significant pre-payment
- Concerns about efficacy for patients with active substance abuse or eating disorders
- Criticism regarding the voluntary nature of the program not being suitable for everyone
- Some patients experienced discomfort with the intense scrutiny of group-based processes like 'Task'
- Reports of negative or hostile employee workplace culture
In patients' words
"They saved my life... However, for patients with active drug/alcohol/eating disorder issues this place could very well be a death sentence."
— Third-party hospital review site"Coming to Riggs when I did was the best thing I could have done. After being a patient on a locked unit, I had a great appreciation for the open setting. I learned, when things are going badly, don’t retreat and isolate–turn to the people around you."
— Austen Riggs Center official patient outcomes pageMore clinics in Stockbridge
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