CMC Berkshires (Center for Motivation and Change)

Compassionate, Science-Based Addiction Treatment The Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) supports individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions by combining compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. Their approach focuses on helping clients create meaningful, long-term changes in their lives. CMC treats substance use disorders, compulsive behaviors, trauma, and other mental health challenges using proven therapeutic methods. Their clinical team of 12 professionals—including a board-certified psychiatrist, psychologists, master’s-level therapists, and social workers—works together to deliver highly personalized care for both clients and their families. Motivation-Focused Therapeutic Support CMC:Berkshires uses a motivational treatment model that encourages clients to discover their own reasons for change and develop a recovery plan that truly aligns with their personal goals. Rather than focusing only on stopping harmful behaviors, the program emphasizes building a rewarding and purposeful life. Clients participate in more than three individual sessions each week with their primary therapist, three daily group therapy sessions, and at least two weekly family therapy sessions. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapies, and other evidence-based approaches. The program is non–12-Step, though 12-Step concepts can be incorporated if clients choose. Understanding and Healing from Trauma The clinicians at CMC:Berkshires are highly trained in leading trauma treatment methods and work closely with clients to determine the most effective approach for their needs. Therapies available include Prolonged Exposure (PE and 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), all designed to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. A Peaceful Environment for Growth Located less than three hours from New York City and Boston, CMC:Berkshires is a residential program that accommodates up to 15 clients in a beautiful manor setting. Each client has a private bedroom with an en-suite bathroom for comfort and privacy. The property includes welcoming living, dining, and therapy spaces, along with a scenic patio offering views that stretch for miles. Set on 200 acres of natural landscape, the campus features a pond for fishing and kayaking, a driving range, a sledding hill, and an outdoor yoga deck. Clients also benefit from flexible technology policies and dedicated office spaces that allow device use outside of therapy sessions.