Trauma & PTSD Treatment for Young Adults in NYC & Washington, D.C.

At The Dorm we tailor each client’s treatment plan to their unique needs and diagnoses- no two schedules look alike. For clients who are addressing trauma or PTSD as part of their treatment plan, our skilled clinicians employ several gold-standard therapeutic modalities for trauma treatment, including:

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), designed to help individuals process trauma and heal from distressing memories.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), for emotional regulation and reprocessing trauma.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), facilitated by EMDR-certified clinicians.

• Seeking Safety, a group therapy model designed for individuals with co-occurring trauma and substance use issues.

• Somatic therapies, such as yoga and functional movement, to address trauma stored in the body.

• Mindfulness and meditation, shown to alleviate and support trauma symptoms.

Our multimodal approach ensures clients can find what works best for them and each modality can be explored through individual therapy, group therapy, clinical coaching, and as part of a collaborative family approach.

At The Dorm, we offer an integrated and holistic approach to trauma therapy tailored specifically for young adults. Our program combines evidence-based clinical care with health and wellness services, family involvement, and community integration. This wrap-around model helps clients move from isolation to connection, promoting sustainable healing.

Each client receives a tailored, personalized care plan that works with their unique schedule, and has access to individual therapy, group therapy, health and wellness services (e.g. nutrition, yoga, functional movement), EMDR, and mindfulness modalities to explore the therapeutic tools that will benefit them for the long-term. Our clinicians work closely and collaboratively with families and outside providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care and aftercare planning.

Trauma symptoms including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other thought and mood disorders can be deeply isolating, especially during the young adult years. One of the most powerful antidotes to overcoming debilitating isolation is connection — to peers, family, and a supportive therapeutic team.

At The Dorm, we prioritize community-based healing through group therapy, social programming, sober peer networks, comprehensive family services, and shared community spaces like The Clubhouse, where clients can unwind between sessions, seek support through our clinical community manager, and importantly - have fun. Research shows that interpersonal connection helps reduce PTSD symptoms and builds the relational skills needed to thrive. Our clients support each other in recovery, helping to break the cycle of shame and silence that often accompanies trauma and PTSD.