Clinical Case Studies Meet Our Community
Our clients' stories of hope and the treatment
journeys that made them possible.
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92% of our community present with more than one diagnosis
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— Client Alum
Clinical Case Studies
Explore client stories from multiple perspectives.
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Meet Dev: Future Social Worker
From feeling disassociated and overwhelmed to living on their own, watch how Dev rebuilt themself from the ground up, discovering new passions and skills they didn’t know they had. ›
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Meet Odin: Rising Scientist
New diagnoses might have brought Odin’s plans to a standstill, but he refused to stay stuck. Find out how he turned his graduate school dreams into reality. ›
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Meet Tanya: Aspiring Entrepreneur
Once a high achiever who was quietly unravelling, learn how Tanya found a sense of safety and entrepreneurial purpose as part of our community. ›
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Meet Micah: Freelance Journalist
From a mid-semester psychotic episode to finding strength through a newfound love of writing, discover how Micah turned the page on his own story. ›
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Meet Grace: Fashion Trailblazer
After years of chronic anxiety and being defined as a “cancer survivor,” discover how Grace stepped off the sidelines and into the center stage of her life. ›
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Meet Brooke: EMT-in-Training
Following a decade of patchwork support, Brooke finally found comprehensive care that didn't compromise her academic goals and hopes for a more energized life. ›
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Meet Shawn: Graphic Designer
Once caught in the revolving door of treatment, unresolved depression and low self-esteem had kept Shawn in survival mode for over a decade. Find out how his recovery helped channel a passion for the arts. ›
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Summer Intensive: Finding Meaning and Independence After High School
Learn about how Ravi's treatment in a summer intensive before their freshman year helped them thrive in college and feel closer to their family. ›
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Navigating College with a Mood Disorder
Learn how Felix went from struggling with his mood disorder and social isolation to engaging in hobbies and new friendships. ›
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The Impact of Affirming Care to Support Well-being
Through affirming care, Jayden was able to regain stability, going on to complete his degree and secure full-time employment. ›
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Finding Stability with a Personality Disorder
Savannah came to treatment hoping to find inner-stability after years of intense emotional fluctuations, hospitalizations, and feeling lost in her new college environment. ›
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Addressing OCD Symptoms During a Treatment Gap Year
Battling OCD and depression, Liana arrived at The Dorm withdrawn and weary. Through dedication to her treatment, she's now able to be fully engaged in her life with a significant reduction in symptoms. ›
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From Dysfunction to Connection: the Power of Parental Involvement in Treatment
On the brink of starting college, Suki struggled with anxiety and PTSD, often turning to substance use to cope. After successfully working through trauma and family communication, Suki and her parents can now engage with one another using healthy coping strategies. ›
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How ADHD Became His Superpower
Logan joined The Dorm seeking in-person support close to school. Discover how he went from ADHD challenges to academic excellence with dedicated support. ›
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Preparing for College Success with Mental Health Support
Mason joined The Dorm determined to thrive during his freshman year, setting clear goals with his treatment team to ensure lasting college success. ›
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Maintaining Graduate Student Life While Involved in Treatment
Overwhelmed by the political climate, Beckett found support in The Dorm, where he thrived as a PhD student, maintaining independence while building affirming relationships. ›
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Family Enmeshment and Setting Boundaries Following Trauma
After multiple unsuccessful treatments, Luis still struggled with trauma symptoms and family enmeshment. Now a full-time student and intern, he has improved family relationships and tools to better process his trauma. ›
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Working Through Suicidal Ideation and Trauma
After a hospitalization for suicidal ideation (SI), Rumi hoped to address their SI, learn interpersonal skills, and find a path back to school. Today, they are back in classes full time, equipped with healthy coping strategies to manage their SI and navigate life's challenges. ›
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Finding Acceptance with The Dorm: an LGBTQ+ Journey
On a leave of absence from college, Walker experienced isolation, executive function challenges, and conflict around his trans identity. Now, he has found his passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy, has stronger family ties, and is back in school full time. ›
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From Anxiety to Agency: Finding Confidence and a Path in Social Work
Elijah came to The Dorm feeling lost and anxious. Support from clinicians and the community helped him regain confidence and pass his MSW exam, allowing him to pursue a career in social work. ›
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Rediscovering Passions After Struggling with Depression
Following repeated hospitalizations, Nyah found new purpose at The Dorm. Skills work and community helped her heal, reconnect, and rediscover her love of comedy & performance. ›
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Overcoming and Healing from Personal Trauma
After struggling with PTSD and taking a medical leave, The Dorm supported Lex in facing her trauma. Now, she's back in school, interning 30+ hours a week, and has a closer relationship with her family. ›
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Academic Success Amidst Eating Disorder Recovery
During the pandemic years, Diego spiraled into a depressive episode and struggled with anorexia. Now, he is back in college full-time, successfully balancing his academics and social life. ›
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Managing Psychosis Symptoms While Living a Fulfilling Life
After arriving at The Dorm following a psychotic break, Sydney struggled with confidence and strained family relationships. With the support of their team, they reignited a passion for piano. Today, they teach, perform, and look forward to the future. ›
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The Power of Family Therapy in Treatment
Lois and Gord went from feeling like their son, Rhys, was "a stranger" to fostering a stronger connection through comprehensive family programming. ›
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The Impact of Summer Treatment for University Students
Summer treatment at The Dorm offered Sloane the chance to pause, reflect, and focus on new skills, and allowed a confident return to school. ›
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600+ Days Sober After a Dual Diagnosis
After struggles with alcohol use, anxiety, academics, and social life, Violet's time at The Dorm's clinically-diverse milieu helped her return to school and achieve 600+ days of sobriety. ›
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Living with Depersonalization and Derealization Disorder
When Nyle began feeling disconnected from reality, he turned to The Dorm for support. Today, he is building his own business from scratch. ›
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Supporting Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergence
Meet Mina, who learned to navigate ADHD and co-occurring disorders with targeted coaching. ›
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Overcoming a Mid-semester Slump
With flexible treatment support, Yan was able to better navigate the semester’s hurdles and complete their finals. ›
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Giving up Codependency and Finding a Sense of Self
Through self-reflection and support from The Dorm, Alma, now a full-time graduate student, discovered her own strengths. ›
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Balancing College and Treatment
Discover how a flexible treatment approach enabled Ren to stay in school and graduate alongside her peers. ›
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Managing Alcohol Use & Borderline Personality Disorder
Meet Rory, who overcame alcohol use disorder and BPD impulses to pursue his passion. ›
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Landing a Dream Job Following Unemployment and Struggles with ASD
Discover how Bree found direction following treatment to support her struggles with ASD and depression. ›
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Building Community Through LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
Meet Rhea, who found connection and well-being as a result of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Treatment ›
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Overcoming Back to School Anxiety
Meet Shay, who overcame debilitating trauma, panic, and anxiety to achieve her
academic goals. ›
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Addressing an Unresolved EDO Diagnosis
Following years with an undiagnosed eating disorder, find out how Callie made a breakthrough in treatment and returned to college full-time. ›
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Living & Learning with Severe Depression
After depression undermined her self-esteem, learn how Devon gained the support and community needed to pursue her dream career. ›
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Returning to Class After a Leave of Absence
Returning from medical leave was nerve-wracking, but with the right support, Kris confidently began an exciting new chapter. ›
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Finding Independence After College
Stuck at home and isolated post-graduation, Jane learned to build new relationships and define herself as a young professional. ›
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Healing from Trauma
Rio’s treatment journey focused on addressing PTSD triggers, developing coping skills, and fostering an affirming support community. ›
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The Eating Disorder Recovery Journey
Ellis’s life moved from “on hold” to “on track” through a robust treatment plan addressing their eating disorder and substance use. ›
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The Path Back to School
While managing OCD, anxiety, chronic pain, and an eating disorder, Jack’s team helped him face social and academic demands. ›
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Navigating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
On leave due to anxiety, Andy developed coping skills in treatment, working toward a more independent city life. ›
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Managing Psychosis & Finding Peace
After years of silent suffering, Frankie found renewed confidence and voice through our structured clinical care and community. ›
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All names and identifying information in the case studies have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. Please be aware that this information is for informational purposes only, every case is different, and the information provided does not constitute medical or professional advice. Those seeking personal medical or professional advice should consult with a licensed health care provider.
