The Dorm

The Dorm is a young adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for ages 18-30.

08/11/2025

Mental health improvements don’t always have to be strictly clinical endeavors — they can be creative too! This collection of artwork was made by our clients as part of their therapeutic journey. Each piece is a representation of the power of self-expression, community, and the courage it takes to embark on self-actualization 🖼️ 💬

What feelings or thoughts that come up for you as you scroll? Comment below!

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08/07/2025

“The family system is like a mobile for a crib. When one of the toys is pulled, the entire mobile becomes unbalanced.”

⭐ The final installment of our Summer Reads series discusses family roles in trauma treatment and the power of resistance in healing family systems.

In conversation with Shara Turner, LPC, MSC, NCC, Eagala, Clinical Director of , and Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, Partner & Chief Clinical Officer at The Dorm.

07/30/2025

💥 Crashing out is a popular term used on social media & reality TV to describe an experience of emotional intensity characterized by impulsive, reckless, or self-destructive actions, followed by disorientation and burnout.

🧠 Anna Bergson, LGSW, explains that while this is common and normal, there are steps to regulate yourself after a crash out and prevent them from forming easily.

“By tuning in to our wise mind and considering our long-term goals and values, we can determine if crashing out is what we need at the moment — or if it might just take us farther away from where we want to be.”

😌 Swipe to learn a few techniques that will help you feel like yourself again.

07/23/2025

“You look so good now!” While well-meaning, this phrase can unintentionally harm someone’s mental health and healing journey.

💬 Our words carry weight, and even compliments can sting if they focus only on appearance. Try celebrating someone’s growth, strength, or progress instead.

Swipe for simple word swaps that uplift and support more meaningfully💛

07/16/2025

Have you heard of “BIPOC fatigue?” This BIPOC Mental Health Month, we’re sharing five facts on BIPOC mental health you may not have known, featuring resources from our POC Affinity Group and highlighting the need for allyship in today’s era.

07/10/2025

With the upcoming decision to end specialized services to LGBTQ+ youth on the National Su***de Prevention Hotline (998), we want to ensure our clients and community that hope is not lost and help is still out there. 🫂🏳️‍🌈

☎️ We’ve gathered a list of hotlines, textlines, and organizations that continue to do the brilliant work of crisis counseling and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

07/02/2025

Happy Disability Pride Month! 💜 July is about embracing all kinds of bodies and minds, and this month, we’re celebrating the strength, beauty, and diversity of this community by highlighting five individuals who have shared their experiences living with disabilities.

06/23/2025

Meet Rhea, a Dorm alumnus who came to us in the process of exploring her gender non-conforming identity. By discharge, Rhea had...
✨ found a full-time job
✨ built a healthier relationship with her parents
✨ and was actively looking into options for gender-affirming and behavioral healthcare

🌈 Rhea’s story mirrors that of many of our LGBTQ+ clients. As a result of our affirming care, our LGBTQ+ clients report decreased feelings of guilt, worthlessness, self-blame, and sadness. Read our 2024 Outcomes Report for a full view of how our care supports LGBTQ+ young adult mental health recovery, link to download in bio.

06/17/2025

This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting individuals who are sharing their mental health journeys and paving the way forward.

From creating mental health apps to having candid conversations about their experiences, these men are redefining what strength looks like 🧠✨

06/13/2025

What are you doing for Juneteenth? Our community is sharing a host of celebrations and activities to participate in across our local cities...
🕺The Juneteenth Festival Summit
🌳 Van Cortlandt Park House
✨The Parade at Branch Ave SE
🎨Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum

Save and share these festivities!

06/06/2025

Being in a room where you can safely explore who you are without judgment, pressure, or performance? That’s the power of affirming LGBTQ+ group therapy. 🌈

At The Dorm, 50% of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, and we take seriously our responsibility to create programming that listens to and reflects their needs. From Exploring Queerness to Transgender & Non-Binary Process Group, swipe through to hear from our clinical leads about the affirming spaces we offer—and why they matter.

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