#1 Rated Christ-Centered Treatment Center
When OCD Controls Their Every Moment,
There Is Still Hope.
For families watching someone they love trapped in endless cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsions — real healing that frees them from OCD’s relentless grip, for good.
- Evidence-Based ERP Therapy
- Religious Scrupulosity Experts
- 30–90 Day Residential Programs
- Treatment-Resistant Cases Welcome
70%
of our families arrive labeled "treatment resistant"
87%
Significant reduction
in OCD symptoms
82%
Successfully resist compulsions
after treatment
90%
Report freedom from
religious scrupulosity
94%
Would recommend to
other OCD families
The Sanctuary Difference
Why OCD Families Choose Sanctuary
When Nothing Else Has Worked
Why OCD Families Choose Sanctuary When Nothing Else Has Worked
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OCD-Specialized Treatment Team
We Specialize in Complex, Treatment-Resistant OCD
Our team uses evidence-based Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy — the gold standard for OCD — delivered intensively in a residential environment where they can’t escape back into rituals.
Unlike outpatient ERP attempted once a week, our immersive program means daily ERP sessions with 24/7 support to resist compulsions. We treat all subtypes: contamination fears, harm obsessions, religious scrupulosity, relationship OCD, sensorimotor obsessions, and more.
For families: We educate you about OCD so you can stop accommodating compulsions and start supporting recovery.
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We Work With Families, Not Just Patients
You’re Part of the Healing — We Support You Through This
OCD doesn’t just affect the person who has it — it controls the whole family. That’s why we involve families throughout the entire journey:
- Family specialists who understand OCD dynamics
- Regular updates on you sved one’s progress
- Family therapy sessions and OCD education
- Learning how to respond when they seek reassurance
- Support for your own anxiety and exhaustion
- Post-discharge family coaching and crisis support
You’ve been held hostage by their OCD too. We’ll help free your whole family.
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Religious Scrupulosity Expertise
Christian Clinicians Who Understand Scrupulosity & Moral Obsessions
Many Christians with OCD suffer from religious scrupulosity — obsessive fears about sin, salvation, blasphemy, or offending God. Secular therapists often don’t understand faith. Church leaders often mistake OCD for spiritual problems.
Our Christian psychiatrists and therapists understand both. We know the difference between genuine conviction and OCD’s lies. We help patients distinguish true faith from pathological doubt — without dismissing either.
They’re not demon-possessed. They’re not unforgiven. They have OCD — and we know how to treat it.
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Intensive Residential Environment
Immersive 30–90 Day Programs Where Real Change Happens
OCD thrives in normal environments with all its triggers and escape routes. Outpatient therapy asks patients to resist compulsions while living in the same place where OCD controls everything.
Our residential program removes them from triggering environments and places them in therapeutic community 24/7. When the urge to ritualize hits at 2am, staff are here. When exposure exercises get intense, they’re surrounded by support — not left alone to spiral.
This also gives YOU relief. While they’re learning new patterns, your family gets a break from the constant crisis.
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Neuroscience & Advanced Treatments
Brain Mapping and Cutting-Edge OCD Interventions
We use advanced neuroscience to understand exactly what’s happening in the brain. Brain mapping shows the hyperactive neural pathways driving obsessions and compulsions, helping us target treatment with precision.
- rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for treatment-resistant OCD
- Neurofeedback to retrain overactive brain patterns
- Advanced medication management with augmentation strategies
- EMDR for underlying trauma that may fuel OCD
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Healing Community, Not Isolation
Our Staff Live on Campus — They’re Never Alone in This Fight
OCD isolates. It convinces them they’re the only one with these terrible thoughts. It makes them hide in shame and secrecy.
At Sanctuary, they’ll live in community with others fighting similar battles. Our doctors, therapists, and staff live on campus — eating meals together, walking trails together, processing struggles together. This is the Acts 2 model: authentic Christian community that heals.
Community breaks OCD’s power of shame and secrecy.
Ready to Learn How Sanctuary Can Help?
Talk to a specialist who understands treatment-resistant OCD and religious scrupulosity.
No pressure. Just honest answers and hope.
Your Loved One’s Journey
How We Treat OCD at Sanctuary
Every treatment plan is personalized. Here’s what the journey looks like
from comprehensive assessment to lasting freedom.
Every treatment plan is personalized. Here’s what the journey looks like from comprehensive assessment to lasting freedom.
Every Healing Journey Starts With One Step
Let us build a treatment plan tailored to your loved one’s specific OCD.
Free OCD consultation no obligation
Understanding OCD
Common OCD Subtypes We Treat
OCD is not about being neat. It’s a neurobiological disorder affecting specific
brain circuits and it’s highly treatable with the right interventions.
OCD is not about being neat. It’s a neurobiological disorder affecting specific brain circuits and it’s highly treatable with the right interventions.
Not Sure Which Type Your Loved One Has?
Our specialists can help identify the subtypes and build a targeted treatment plan.
We’ll listen to your story and guide you to the right care.
Our Treatment Team
Expert Clinicians Who Understand
Both OCD and Faith
Every member of our team is a committed Christian and a credentialed mental
health professional. This dual expertise is what makes Sanctuary different.
Every member of our team is a committed Christian and a credentialed mental health professional. This dual expertise is what makes Sanctuary different.
Questions About Our Approach or Team?
Call and we’ll connect you with the right specialist for your family’s situation.
Free, confidential consultation
Affordability & Insurance
Insurance & Payment Options
We believe finances shouldn’t stand between your loved one and the treatment they need.
We work with major insurance providers and offer flexible payment assistance.
We believe finances shouldn’t stand between your loved one and the treatment they need. We work with major insurance providers and offer flexible payment assistance.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Humana
- Tricare
- And More
Insurance Verification
Call us and we’ll verify your benefits within 24 hours — at no cost or obligation to you. We’ll tell you exactly what’s covered before you make any decisions.
Affordable Excellence
At $8,000–$12,000 per month all-inclusive, we’re 2/3 less than comparable programs. Because we’re evidence-based, we receive foundation grants that help keep costs accessible.
Super Bill Provided
We provide a detailed super bill for insurance reimbursement. Most families recover 30–50% of treatment costs through their insurance plan.
Not Sure What Your Insurance Covers?
Call us and we’ll check your benefits for free no obligation whatsoever.
Free, confidential consultation — available 24/7
A New Beginning
Imagine Them Finally Free
From OCD’s Control
Imagine Them Finally Free From OCD’s Control
This isn’t fantasy. This is what recovery looks like — and it’s available to your family.
They'll Be Able To
Your Family Will
This Future Is Possible for Your Family
Take the first step toward freedom from OCD today.
Free, confidential consultation — available 24/7
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered Honestly
What if my intrusive thoughts are too disturbing to talk about?
We’ve heard it all. Violent thoughts, sexual thoughts, blasphemous thoughts—nothing shocks us. These are symptoms of OCD, not reflections of who you are. Our therapists are trained to help you process the most disturbing obsessions without judgment.
Will you make me stop all my compulsions at once?
No. ERP is graduated and done at a pace you can handle. We start with lower-anxiety exposures and build up. You’re never forced into exposures before you’re ready, but we do encourage you to push beyond your comfort zone with our support.
What if ERP doesn’t work for me like it didn’t work before?
Outpatient ERP often fails because:
- It’s only once a week (not enough intensity)
- You can escape back to rituals at home
- The therapist may not specialize in OCD
- There’s no 24/7 support when urges hit
Our immersive residential program solves all these problems. You can’t escape, you have daily exposures, our staff specialize in OCD, and support is always available.
How do I know this is OCD and not real spiritual conviction?
Our Christian clinicians are trained to distinguish between the two. Real conviction leads to repentance and peace. OCD leads to repetitive confession without peace, obsessive doubt despite reassurance, and compulsions that never satisfy. We’ll help you understand the difference.
Can I bring family for visits?
Yes, family involvement is encouraged. We offer family therapy sessions, education for loved ones, and visiting times. Healing OCD often involves repairing relationships damaged by the disorder.
What if I relapse after I leave?
We equip you with relapse prevention tools and provide ongoing aftercare support. If you struggle after discharge, you can call our crisis line, connect with alumni support, or schedule booster sessions. Recovery isn’t perfect—we walk with you long-term.
Do I have to be Christian to come?
While our program is Christian-based, we welcome all who are open to faith integration. If you have religious scrupulosity or faith is part of your OCD, our approach may be especially helpful. We respect wherever you are spiritually.
Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
No question is too small. Call and we’ll walk through everything together.
Available 24/7 — speak with a real person, not a recording
Their Freedom From OCD
Starts With One Call
Their Freedom From OCD Starts With One Call
You’ve lived under OCD’s control long enough. You’ve tried managing it on your own.
You’ve attempted treatments that didn’t work. They’re not crazy. They’re not unforgivable.
They’re not beyond help.
They have OCD — and we know how to treat it.
You’ve lived under OCD’s control long enough. You’ve tried managing it on your own. You’ve attempted treatments that didn’t work. They’re not crazy. They’re not unforgivable. They’re not beyond help. They have OCD — and we know how to treat it.
Available 24/7 — Speak with an OCD family specialist | (850) 828-0440
