We Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Girls at Clearview
Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, a school for wayward girls, helps troubled girls with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, and sensations. Girls with OCD have a never-ending cycle of unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) that demand defusing them by engaging in compulsive activities. Even though it may be known that the thoughts or behaviors are excessive, the OCD girl will get only fleeting relief by performing the compulsive behaviors.
Anxieties can develop, including fear of germs, dirt, illness, mistakes, insistence on symmetry or exactness, an unwanted urge to harm someone, and unacceptable sexual or inappropriate thoughts or actions.
OCD is marked by common compulsions that may be seen in excessively ritualistic behavior, like repeatedly counting or saying specific phrases, repetition of everyday activities (hand washing, in/out of a doorway, turning off the stove), hoarding (especially items with no discernible value), eating foods in a very specific sequence, refusal to shake hands.
*Note: while sometimes used interchangeably, OCD is not to be confused with OCPD or Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. An OCD sufferer has unwanted thoughts and knows they are senseless, while an OCPD sufferer believes her thinking to be proper and natural.
Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is an Ideal Setting to Help Your Daughter with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Left untreated, your daughter might struggle with other issues (although not all caused directly by OCD): depression, eating or anxiety disorders, poor quality of life, and suicidal thoughts (or behavior).
Cognitive behavior therapy is most efficient, often together with medication, in helping her face up to her OCD fears and anxieties in healthy ways. Anti-depressants (particularly ones that interact with the brain’s serotonin production) may also help relieve symptoms of OCD.
Helping Girls with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Other Disorders
Clearview specializes in treating girls ages 13-18 who exhibit inappropriate behaviors like OCD. We specialize in helping girls navigate some of the most challenging emotional, behavioral, and mental health struggles. Our holistic, faith-based approach integrates therapeutic support, academic guidance, and life skills training, ensuring that each student has the tools to heal and grow. The six main issues we address include:
• Anxiety and Depression – Many of our students struggle with persistent sadness, panic attacks, social withdrawal, low self-esteem, and overwhelming emotional distress. Through individualized therapy, coping strategies, and a supportive environment, we help them regain emotional stability and self-confidence.
• Trauma and PTSD – Whether caused by abuse, neglect, bullying, or other painful experiences, trauma can leave girls feeling emotionally disconnected, unsafe, and distrustful of others. Our trauma-informed care, therapy, and mentorship help students process their past and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation – Many young girls engage in self-harming behaviors or struggle with thoughts of suicide as a way to cope with emotional pain. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy provides immediate intervention, emotional support, and alternative coping strategies to help them process emotions in a healthier and more constructive way.
• Attachment and Abandonment Issues – Feelings of rejection, loss, or instability—often linked to adoption, family dysfunction, or broken relationships—can lead to difficulties in trusting others, forming healthy connections, and feeling a sense of belonging. Our program focuses on emotional healing, self-worth, and relationship-building skills to help students develop healthy and meaningful relationships.
• Behavioral Defiance – Many students come to us exhibiting rebellion, defiance toward authority, risk-taking behaviors, and difficulty following rules. Through structured guidance, therapy, and faith-based mentorship, we help them develop self-discipline, accountability, and emotional maturity, equipping them with the skills to make positive life choices.
• Substance Abuse and Addiction – Some girls turn to drugs, alcohol, or other harmful behaviors as a way to self-medicate emotional pain or escape personal struggles. At Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, we provide evidence-based addiction treatment, relapse prevention strategies, and emotional healing support to help students break free from dependency and build a future grounded in health and purpose.
At Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, we provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where struggling girls can heal, rebuild their confidence, and embrace a brighter, more fulfilling future.
