For Professionals
A Collaborative Process
Welcome to The Dorm and thank you for considering us as a treatment provider for your client.
Our mission-driven, in-person IOP program helps young adults (ages 18-30) build a life of independence.
Locations
In-person IOP treatment offered 5+ days/week, 11 hours/day with 24/7 after-hours support line.
WASHINGTON D.C.
1814 N Street NW, Suite 315,
Washington, D.C. 20036
Client Profile
We specialize in treating young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who are diagnosed with a variety of mental health, trauma, eating disorders, substance use disorders, learning, mood and personality disorders.
Our clients have been diagnosed with or are experiencing any one or a combination of the following: Click to Expand
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Mood Disorders (including mild to severe depression and bipolar disorder)
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Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, panic and others)
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“Failure to Launch Syndrome” — As a result of their symptoms, many of our young adult clients have become “stuck” and unable to launch an autonomous life grounded in passion and personal meaning.
Treatment Approach
We focus on delivering wrap-around care through advanced clinical therapy support, skill-building services, group therapy, parent and family services and community.
See our integrated approach to treatment. Click to Expand
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH:
Individualized Treatment
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Multiple clinical entry points across 6 tiers of clinical care
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Treatment plans that range from 3-30+ hours per week with no two client schedules that look the same
Amplified Personal Support
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All clients are assigned licensed professionals for personalized support. At Tiers 1 and 2 this includes a 2:1 clinician to client ratio:
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Licensed Individual Therapist: supporting ongoing clinical needs
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Licensed Skills Therapist: focused support around skill-based development and learning
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Full-time registered dietitians available on-staff
Group Therapy
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Over 100 groups available weekly across multiple categories including didactic, process, skill-building, community/social, mindfulness/wellness and more.
Parent & Family Support
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Parent Coaching (all parents are assigned a dedicated licensed skills therapist)
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Family Therapy
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Family Group Therapy (including parent processing groups & siblings groups)
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The Parent Collective - a biweekly psycho-educational support group for Dorm Parents
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Weekly Supported Families Anonymous Meetings
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Parent workshops and skill-building
Community Clubhouse
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A safe and supported on-site community space for fellowship, connection, socialization, and fun; open 6 days a week, monitored by staff
Psychiatric Support
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For clients with psychiatric needs, we work with local consulting psychiatrists who are experienced with our team and treatment model. We are also able to work with any existing psychiatric team.
Evidence-based Therapies
Our team of licensed clinicians is trained in a robust number of therapeutic treatment modalities.
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Mentalization-based Therapy
Treatment Services
Services at The Dorm are designed to care for a young person’s total being. Clients have access to dozens of full-time licensed clinicians, registered dietitians, and multidisciplinary professionals including academic advisors, communications coaches, personal trainers and more.
Service themes include:
Clinical
Academics & Vocational
Health & Wellness
Outcomes & Impact
Our third-party validated, evidence-based treatment is making a difference.
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48% reduction in cognitive impairment
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36% reduction in symptoms of PTSD
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24% reduction in symptoms of depression
Living
We offer clients a range of living opportunities that meet every possible need.
Independent Living “with” The Dorm
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The experience of independent living in a client’s own apartment with in-home clinical support from The Dorm’s licensed team.
Recovery Housing
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24/7 residential structure and support for clients navigating treatment and developing the skills of independence.
Insurance
As an out-of-network provider, we offer a complimentary insurance advocacy resource to help clients and families facilitate insurance claims and maximize reimbursement.
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Professional Resources
We host regular topical conversations with experts in our industry over Zoom and we value your voice at the table. Contact us to receive an invite.
