For college students navigating a range of mental health diagnoses, summer remediation provides intensive care when they need it most—setting them up for a smooth return to campus in the fall (with flexible continuing therapeutic support if needed).

Independent Therapeutic Consultant Maureen Sullivan, MS, MPH, MA, LMHC shared, "The summer is a perfect time for students to focus on skill-building and treatment, a necessary jump-start that lays the groundwork for a smooth fall semester."

With over 70% of The Dorm's young adult population in college full or part-time, they are experts at delivering treatment and services that help students stay on the path to graduation.

Summer remediation highlights include:

Intensive Therapeutic Focus:

Psychotherapeutic and evidence-based interventions support symptom management and reduction through targeted treatment modalities (e.g., RO-DBT, EMDR, CPT, EF, Cognitive Remediation).

• Diagnostic clarity through neuropsychological testing and assessment, if clinically indicated
• Comprehensive individual and group work
• Family therapy and parent coaching

1:1 Skill-building Work:

From addressing classroom triggers to learning self-advocacy, clients can work with a licensed therapist to work through obstacles that interfere with collegiate and independent living.

• Executive functioning skills
• Social skills
• Independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, activities of daily living (ADL), sleep-wake hygiene)
• Job readiness skills

The Dorm U:

A simulated “mock collegiate class” allows clients to practice skills and learn accountability within a supportive peer setting.

• Enforces the structure and expectations of university classes and asks participants to adhere to mandatory attendance, complete weekly assignments, complete research, participate in group discussions, and engage in peer presentations.
• Provides all aspects of matriculated coursework without the high-stakes pressure, offering the skill-building required for successful college class engagement and completion.
• Encourages skill development in writing, critical analysis, public speaking, in-depth reading, research, time management, original thought, and preparation.
• Led by expert academic advisors and/or licensed clinicians with a professional education background and/or expertise in a specific field.
• Hosts periodic visiting experts in their field for lectures, student visits, and informational interviews.

*The Dorm U courses are not available for college credit.

To learn more about The Dorm's university and college readiness support, visit: https://thedorm.com/university-and-college-support/

About The Dorm

For 15 years, The Dorm has been on a mission to advance mental health treatment for an inspiring group of young adults ages 18-30 who have long felt stuck overcoming clinically complex primary mental health challenges. With locations spanning New York City and Washington DC, our urban-based campuses offer a unique blend of individualized treatment within a robust social community. From individual therapy and clinical skills coaching to family coaching, groups, academic tutoring, and health and wellness services, treatment at The Dorm is designed to evolve with clients and offer the necessary scaffolding for lasting clinical gains, community connection, and holistic well-being. As a proud family-owned and operated program, our long-term treatment model is steeped in empirically validated outcomes with 750+ participants over five years. Today, a remarkable 87% of our alumni are in school full-time or gainfully employed, pursuing their dreams and thriving.