OCD at Oaks House

Specialized Residential Care
for OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Oaks is Ascend Healthcare’s residential treatment facility dedicated to supporting adolescents aged 12-17 who struggle with primary Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related disorders. Located on a serene animal farm, our program provides a safe and nurturing environment where adolescents can address their mental health challenges while benefiting from the therapeutic effects of animal-assisted therapy and eco-psychology.

Location:

Santa Clarita, CA

Who We Treat:

All Gender under 12-17

Conditions Treated:

Primary Obsessive Compulsive Disorder >
Anxiety/Depression >
Disordered Eating >

Length of Stay:

Minimum 45 days,
Up to 120 days

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A Therapeutic Farm Environment for OCD Recovery

At Oaks, we prioritize creating a supportive community that promotes emotional healing and personal growth. Clients engage in therapeutic activities designed to enhance self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthy identity development. Daily interactions with animals, including farm chores and caretaking of horses, goats, pigs, and sheep, provide therapeutic benefits and foster meaningful connections.

What Makes Oaks House Unique?

Specialized focus on primary OCD and anxiety-related disorders
Located on a serene animal farm with daily therapeutic animal interactions
Gold standard Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy
Weekly sessions with registered dietician for co-occurring eating behaviors
Farm chores and caretaking of horses, goats, pigs, and sheep
Exposure outings and nature-based therapies for real-world skill application

Facility Amenities:
Designed for OCD and Anxiety Recovery

This OCD and anxiety treatment facility offers the following amenities:

Serene animal farm setting with horses, goats, pigs, and sheep for daily therapeutic interactions

Spaces for eco-psychology and animal-assisted therapy programs

Areas for exposure therapy and therapeutic skill practice

Creative arts spaces for photography, painting, clay work, videography, music, and digital arts

Nature-based therapy areas for eco-therapy and community gardening

Comfortable residential living spaces designed for healing

Academic classroom for educational support

Evidence-Based Residential Treatment for Lasting Recovery

The multidisciplinary team at Oaks conducts comprehensive clinical assessments that address both psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological needs, promoting overall well-being.

Our Expert Team Includes:

Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
Social workers specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders
Auxiliary providers with OCD expertise
Registered dieticians for co-occurring eating behaviors
Doctorate and master’s level clinicians

Daily Individual & Group Therapy: Focusing on OCD and anxiety symptoms with evidence-based modalities

Holistic Wellness Practices: Eco-psychology, animal-assisted therapy, and nature-based therapeutic activities

Therapeutic Approaches Used at Oaks House

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

The gold standard of care for OCD treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Evidence-based approach for OCD and anxiety disorders

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Building emotional regulation skills and distress tolerance

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Emphasizing skill acquisition and utilization for OCD recovery

Eco-Psychology & Animal-Assisted Therapy

Particularly effective for individuals with OCD and anxiety, reducing stress and enhancing communication

Creative Arts Therapy

Photography, painting, clay work, videography, music, and digital arts for emotional expression

Family Voices

The Heart of Our Success

“You can’t find a more committed, compassionate staff anywhere. ”
— Donna C., Ascend Parent

Family Involvement &
Aftercare Planning

Family involvement is a cornerstone of the Oaks program, addressing family dynamics and supporting the healing process.

Twice-weekly family therapy sessions, including sessions over meals
Specialized parent skill training groups utilizing DBT and PCIT modalities
Parent psychoeducational and multi-family process groups
Family dynamics support addressing OCD and anxiety impact on family relationships
Comprehensive aftercare planning for continued OCD management

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OCD Program at Oaks

Katy Castronovo, LCSW

Clinical Director

Ellie Franks, APCC

Primary Therapist

Anthony Kozlowski, AMFT, APCC

Primary Therapist

Wendi Sellers, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

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Understanding OCD Treatment

At Oaks House, we believe that education is a powerful part of the recovery journey. Explore our resources to better understand the conditions we treat and how our approach fosters lasting healing.

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