What Is Scrupulosity OCD?

Do you love God, but feel overwhelmed by anxiety, guilt, and fear? Do you often worry that you are failing spiritually or have offended God? Do you struggle with unwanted and disturbing thoughts? Do you intellectually believe biblical teachings about God's love, forgiveness and grace, but still wrestle with constant doubts? Do you repeatedly pray, confess, research, or seek reassurance but the fear and endless questions persist? If this sounds familiar, you may be struggling with scrupulosity OCD, also known as religious or moral OCD.

I’m Rachel and I’m certified as a Master Mental Health Coach and Brain Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Care. I work via secure video conference with clients struggling with scrupulosity. OCD is not a faith problem or a knowledge problem; it is a mental health disorder that affects how the brain processes uncertainty and threat. It is not something you can solve by trying harder, doing more, or finally finding the perfect answer.

Scrupulosity can make the God you long to draw close to seem distant, impossible to please, or constantly disappointed in you. OCD pulls you into trying to resolve your doubts through analyzing, researching, confessing, checking, or seeking reassurance. These compulsions may bring temporary relief, but they also keep the OCD cycle going.

In coaching, I can help you understand that cycle and learn practical strategies for responding differently. The goal is not to find the perfect answer or finally achieve 100% certainty. Instead, we work on recognizing OCD’s demands, reducing compulsive responses, tolerating uncertainty, and refocusing your attention on the life and faith you value.

This takes practice and a willingness to respond differently even when OCD is demanding certainty. I can provide education, encouragement, and practical tools as you build those skills. If specialized clinical care would be beneficial, I can also help you understand your options and prepare to take that next step.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation where you can learn more about scrupulosity OCD and mental health coaching, share what you’re hoping to change, and discern whether coaching would be a good fit for you.