Understanding OCD in the Context of Trauma and Co-Occurring Conditions
Compassionate, Trauma-Focused Care Across Levels of Support
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than repetitive behaviors or unwanted thoughts—it’s often a desperate attempt to feel safe in an unpredictable world. For many individuals, OCD develops in the aftermath of trauma, chronic anxiety, or overwhelming life experiences. It can coexist with disordered eating, substance use, PTSD, and mood disorders, creating layers of distress that are difficult to untangle without integrated support.
At Wings Recovery, we treat OCD within the full context of each person’s emotional history. Whether symptoms are rooted in early trauma, perfectionism, fear of harm, or identity-based stress, we provide trauma-focused care that addresses both the compulsions and the drivers beneath them. Our experienced clinical team supports adult men and women through personalized treatment at the residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care.
What OCD Can Look Like
OCD can present in ways that are deeply distressing but not always visible to others. While some individuals experience physical compulsions—such as excessive handwashing or checking—others are tormented by intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, or internal cycles of shame and fear. Many clients at Wings come to us after years of misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment, still stuck in patterns that feel impossible to break.
Common symptoms may include:
- Intrusive, unwanted thoughts (e.g., harm, contamination, religious or sexual themes)
- Repetitive behaviors or rituals performed to reduce anxiety
- Mental compulsions such as repeating phrases or reviewing thoughts
- Avoidance of people, places, or objects associated with distress
- Difficulty trusting one’s own memory, actions, or moral character
- Co-occurring depression, disordered eating, or substance use
At Wings, we look beyond surface behaviors to explore why these cycles developed, how they function, and what’s needed to create relief and reconnection.
Our Integrated, Trauma-Focused Approach to OCD Treatment
True healing from OCD involves more than managing symptoms—it requires rebuilding a sense of internal safety. At Wings Recovery, our trauma-focused model helps clients understand how their compulsive patterns relate to underlying emotional pain, shame, or fear. We don’t pathologize coping—we help you build healthier skills.
We offer three levels of care to meet each client’s needs:
- Residential Treatment for those needing 24/7 support and structure
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for daily therapeutic care with transition support
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for those ready to integrate skills into daily life while maintaining consistent clinical engagement
Our treatment approach includes:
- Multiple weekly individual therapy sessions
- Daily therapeutic groups focused on emotional processing, grounding, and relational skills
- Psychiatric care and medication management when appropriate
- Exposure-based interventions when clinically appropriate
- Somatic and experiential therapies to calm the nervous system and reconnect with the body
- Nutritional support for clients with disordered eating
We adapt our approach to the individual—not just the diagnosis—helping clients move forward with compassion, clarity, and choice.
Who We Treat
We serve adult men and women who are:
- Diagnosed with or struggling with symptoms of OCD
- Experiencing co-occurring trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, or substance use
- Looking for trauma-informed care that addresses the root of their distress—not just the surface rituals
- Seeking healing in a safe, structured, and nonjudgmental environment
Many of our clients have been misunderstood or misdiagnosed. At Wings, we believe your symptoms are a message—not a flaw—and that healing begins when you’re fully seen and supported.
Why Choose Wings Recovery for OCD Treatment?
OCD can shrink your world. It can isolate you from your values, your relationships, and even your own sense of self. But it is treatable—and recovery is possible.
At Wings, you’ll find:
- A trauma-focused team that treats the whole person
- Flexible levels of care (residential, PHP, and IOP)
- A healing environment rooted in safety, dignity, and trust
- Therapists who understand the emotional and neurological complexity of OCD and co-occurring diagnoses
- A path forward that’s tailored to your needs—not forced into a box
Reclaim Your Life from OCD
If OCD has taken over your thoughts, behaviors, or relationships, Wings Recovery can help you reclaim a sense of peace and possibility. You are not alone—and you are not broken.
Call us today at (888) 790-9377
Wings Recovery offers trauma-focused treatment at the residential, PHP, and IOP levels for adults with OCD and co-occurring conditions. Located in Carlsbad, CA, we serve adult men and women seeking integrative healing and lasting change.