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CMC Berkshires (Center for Motivation and Change)

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

Through compassion, collaboration, and the best science has to offer, the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) helps people with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions make lasting, life-enhancing changes. They use evidence-based approaches to address substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other mental health issues, including trauma. Their 12-person clinical team comprising a board-certified psychiatrist, psychologists, master’s-level clinicians, and social workers, which enables CMC:Berkshires to provide truly individualized care for clients and their families.

Engage in Motivational Therapies

CMC:Berkshire’s approach helps clients identify their own compelling reasons for change and map out a path they can endorse, not just endure. Rather than focusing solely on stopping unwanted behaviors, their team motivates clients to accomplish their goals and develop a fulfilling life. Clients receive 3+ weekly 1:1 sessions with their primary clinician, 3 daily group sessions, and at least 2 weekly sessions with their family therapist. These therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapies, and more. CMC:Berkshires offers non-12-Step care and incorporates 12-Step principles only as desired.

Make Sense of Traumatic Experiences

CMC:Berkshires’ clinicians are trained in gold-standard protocols for treating trauma and PTSD, working with clients to select the most effective treatment for them. They offer Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE & COPE), Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Practice New Skills in a Peaceful Setting

CMC:Berkshires is a 15-resident community in a stunning manor house less than 3 hours from New York City and Boston. Each client enjoys a private, spacious bedroom with an en suite bathroom. In addition to comfortable living, dining, and therapy areas, the spectacular patio offers 50-mile views. On their 200-acre property, a pond provides fishing and kayaking opportunities, and additional features include a driving range, sledding hill, and outdoor yoga deck. Flexible technology policies and office spaces allow clients to use devices outside therapy hours.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Doctorate Level One-On-One Therapy

  • Utmost Confidentiality

  • Private Rooms Only

  • Tech Friendly

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
100 Stone Manor Drive, New Marlborough, MA 01230 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 2003
23 years in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Codependency, Depression +5 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +11 More
CMC Berkshires (Center for Motivation and Change) logo

(866) 805-2945

Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($79,000-$86,000), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

30 days
$79,000-$86,000
(866) 805-2945
Make Strides as a Family
Make Strides as a Family
At CMC:Berkshires, clients have a dedicated family therapist who will begin work with them early on to identify the family and peer relationships that need to be addressed to maintain long-term change. Using Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Invitation to Change (ITC), and various other therapies, the family therapist helps clients constructively engage the people close to them while in treatment so that their loved ones can learn how to play a motivating and supportive role in their life moving forward.
Enjoy Therapeutic Wellness Activities
Enjoy Therapeutic Wellness Activities
CMC:Berkshires integrates expert clinical support with exercise, nutrition, stress management, and nature to help clients balance emotional and physical well-being. Their wellness team communicates daily with the clinical team and is considered an essential part of the CMC:Berkshires experience. Clients can participate in yoga, personal and group fitness, massage and acupuncture, and steam room facilities for therapeutic value. The wellness team is trained to help clients improve their health through better relationships with their bodies.
Reinforce Skills with Robust Aftercare
Reinforce Skills with Robust Aftercare
CMC:Berkshires wants clients to carry everything they learn back with them and be able to put it to use. Their client care coordinator collaborates with existing treatment providers and helps clients add further support to achieve their goals. For 4 weeks after discharge, clients have weekly follow-up calls with their primary therapist to reinforce the skills learned and changes made and to get refreshers if needed. They also offer twice-monthly virtual alumni groups.
Trust in Highly Competent Clinicians
Trust in Highly Competent Clinicians
CMC:Berkshires’ team is a group of doctoral- and master’s-level clinicians who have been authoring books and articles, developing groundbreaking treatments, and conducting research studies for over 20 years. Every clinician is extensively trained in CMC’s core modalities and receives weekly supervision by senior clinicians. They participate in ongoing training for specializations, as well as regular cultural competency training.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Jeffrey Foote

Jeffrey Foote

Co-founder and Executive Director

PhD

Carrie Wilkens

Carrie Wilkens

Co-founder and Clinical Director

PhD

Ed Bevan

Ed Bevan

Senior Clinician

PsyD

Elisabeth Fonseca

Elisabeth Fonseca

Senior Clinician

PhD

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Luxury

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Older Adults

Older Adults

Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Midlife Adults

Midlife Adults

For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Treatment Services

Concierge Treatment
Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Outpatient Therapy
Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Counseling

Couples Counseling

Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Stress

Stress

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Online Aftercare
Aftercare Home Support
Relapse Prevention Planning
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Professional Re-entry Support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials
Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo)
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Housekeeping
Internet Access

Amenities

Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Dining

Special Considerations

Healthy Meals are provided

Healthy Meals are provided

Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.

Gluten-Free
Flexible technology policies

Flexible technology policies

Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.

Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Alternative Meetings
Massage
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings
Reviews

What people are saying

3.5
Average of 4 reviews

Treatment

4.0

Accommodations

5.0

Food & Nutrition

5.0

Value

3.5

MD

Michael D

Treatment in 2020 • (45 days) • Reviewed 05/04/24

5.0

Former Client

Graphic Designer

CMCB is small and very personal. The facility is beautiful and pleasant. I never felt cut off from my friends and family and the programs and people are supportive and caring. The physical accommodations are comfortable and afford personal space and privacy. The food is excellent and mealtime is an important part of building a network of friends and staff members. The outside activities and excursions were interesting and fun. I never felt like I was being restrained in anyway. I went back home ready to reenter my life and with a truly fond feeling about the experience I had at CMC. To this day, over four years later, I credit my time and people there for setting me in a direction that has changed my life in uncountable ways.
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Anonymous

Treatment in 2025 • (60 days) • Reviewed 01/09/25

3.0

Loved One of a Former Client

New England

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
Ecstasy
This facility has top notch facilities and is like a luxury hotel with select spa services available. Great fitness center and classes. It is around $2800/night (2024 pricing) depending on which room type you get. I feel the care was mostly above average, but my family member came in for alcohol dependency / underlying conditions and left smoking cigarettes despite having been clean of Nicotine for nearly 13 years. The Medical Director counseled her about the risks of smoking but ultimately he permitted the facility to order cigarettes for her bequest. When her therapists changed, the organization failed to identify the new addiction they had allowed to start and the second half of her stay ignored the new addiction. The family was told only existing smokers were allowed to smoke. If you have a former smoker, who you would like to stay a former smoker, use a dedicated tobacco free institution instead, too many temptations here. CMC Berkshires failed to include any mention of the new smoking addiction in her discharge paperwork or resources to get off the drug. Also, the new addiction was never communicated to the family. Overall, we expected higher level of quality care from our 7 week, $140,000 investment. Consider wisely.

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While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $79,000-$86,000.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
New Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States.
The typical length is 30 days.
CMC Berkshires (Center for Motivation and Change) provides residential, concierge treatment and more.