Real Stories from Young Adults at The Dorm

Navigating mental health challenges as a young adult can feel isolating — but you’re not alone. Here, our community members share how treatment helped them rediscover their voice, build resilience, and take ownership of their unique journey.

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Client Testimonials

“Treatment is complex, and healing is not linear. But for me, this was the right place, right support, right time. If I had to make the decision again, I would in a heartbeat.”

“I am eternally grateful for the support and emotional safety I experienced at The Dorm. My life has really, truly been changed.”

“The love, care and professionalism I received motivates me to continue working hard to become the entrepreneur and adult I know I can be.”

"Every area of my life has changed. I feel like a different person; I feel that everything I was struggling with is managed, I am not depressed, and have direction in my life. Before I was just trying to get through the day."

An bright office hallway with doors on either side, at the end of which is a plant. A white couch with pillows in a bright modern office with wood floors and plants. Jenga Tower on table
87%

thriving in life as full-time students or in careers

94%

would refer to The Dorm

97%

appreciate The Dorm experience

“They will meet you where you are. They will walk alongside you as you grow into who you were created to be.”

“I owe a lot of my coping skills and the ability to overcome challenges to my time at The Dorm…my life truly is changed forever.”

“I have developed great friendships with the other clients and the sense of community here is incredibly important to me. I am learning so much about myself and it’s hard to put into words how much this program means to me.”

“There were mornings when I felt tired and wondered how I would keep going, but what kept me motivated was the significance of the program and the progress I’d made.”

"The Dorm was a powerful experience. They made me want to live when I wanted to die.”

“I felt really supported by both the facilitators and group members. I definitely left feeling better than when I arrived!”

“As someone with PTSD, The Trauma Process Group helped me so much. It’s given me a lot of hope and time to process my trauma.”

“I really enjoyed my time at The Dorm and am in a better place now. The therapists really helped me get back to where I needed to be.”

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What do young adult clients think about treatment at The Dorm?

Based on 7+ years of outcomes research and satisfaction surveys, our young adult clients in New York City and Washington, D.C. find treatment to be truly impactful. While every individual’s journey and story of care is unique, clients have expressed gratitude for our “compassionate, dedicated team”, for programming that helped them grow and held them accountable to their goals, and for the community of peers that supported them through their struggles and successes.

Do clients like that treatment is in-person at The Dorm?

Our young adult clients appreciate the fact that we provide in-person care. Community, connection and a sense of belonging are core facets of our treatment approach. According to our research, clients report feeling 75% more connected to their therapist being in-person, and 68% better able to maintain relationships with other clients.

What do clients say about The Dorm’s community?

One of our clients’ favorite things about The Dorm is our welcoming community. Many marvel at how unique the The Dorm environment feels compared to other treatment settings, often describing it as “warm” and “cozy”. Clients also appreciate the friendships and connections they’re able to make while in care, through our groups, social events and dynamic Clubhouse space. One client shared, “I have developed great friendships with the other clients and the sense of community here is incredibly important to me. I am learning so much about myself and it’s hard to put into words how much this program means to me.”