Oxbow Academy

What Oxbow Academy does

Oxbow Academy is a private, for-profit residential treatment center based in Mount Pleasant, Utah, that provides sex-specific treatment for adolescent boys ages 10-17 (with an emphasis on 13-17 in the firmographics, while program materials reference 10-17) struggling with problematic sexual behaviors, pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, sex addiction, sibling/child sexual abuse, and co-occurring conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use. Founded around 2005 and employing 11-50 staff, the program operates from a single Utah campus and is structured around a CSAT-led (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) clinical model, psychosexual and risk evaluation, clinical polygraph, and experiential modalities (equine therapy, EMDR, expressive arts, sandtray, high adventure), with students progressing through a 90-day Evaluation House, age- and neurodiversity-segregated specialty houses (Oxbow Jr. for ages 10-13, a Neurotypical House, a Neurodiverse/ASD House), and a transition-oriented Independence House.

The service portfolio combines residential treatment, year-round accredited academics (Cognia-accredited), and a family program that includes therapy, parent seminars, and a third-party parent portal (BlueStep). The center is Joint Commission-accredited, holds a NATSAP Research Designated Program designation, is fully licensed in Utah, is SEVP-certified for international students, and is a member of ATSA and a founding member of Choose Mental Health.

Oxbow's go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-family: parents reach an admissions team via phone (855-676-4272) or a free online SAST screening tool, after which intake and placement are managed in-house. Revenue comes primarily from residential treatment tuition, charged quote-based rather than publicly disclosed; the center operates out-of-network with insurance but works coverage through Single Case Agreements and In-network Exceptions via an in-house utilization team, supplements tuition with Choose Mental Health scholarships, and offers families financing through Prosper Healthcare Lending and Optimum Practical Financial. Top-of-funnel demand is generated by educational content (extensive article library, blog), a November 2024-launched 18-episode podcast, parent and professional testimonials, and a referral network of educational consultants and therapists.

Name

Oxbow Academy

Legal name

Oxbow Academy

Website

https://oxbowacademy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxbow Academy is a private, Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment center in Mount Pleasant, Utah, providing sex-specific CSAT-led therapy, psychosexual evaluation, clinical polygraph, equine therapy, and accredited academics for adolescent boys ages 10-17 with problematic sexual behaviors and co-occurring conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Behavioral Health Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (EBD) / Therapeutic Day Schools (EDAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autism Behavioral Support (School-Based ABA/PBIS) (EDAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Residential treatment services
• Adolescent behavioral health
• Teen mental health therapy
• Sex addiction treatment
• Compulsive behavior therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wales

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Tuition: Full-time residential treatment program covering therapy, academics, room and board. Families can pay privately (100% of costs) or utilize insurance coverage. Program is out-of-network with insurance companies but works with families through Single Case Agreements and In-network exceptions. Also accepts Medicaid with Single Case Agreements.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: In-house utilization team advocates with insurance companies for medically necessary treatment coverage. Works with out-of-network benefits, Single Case Agreements (SCA), and In-network exceptions (INE).
3. Scholarship Funding: Partnership with Choose Mental Health nonprofit for scholarship funding to help children access treatment regardless of financial capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oxbow Academy operates a residential treatment center for adolescent boys ages 10-17 struggling with problematic sexual behaviors, including pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, sex addiction, and sexual abuse issues. The program delivers CSAT-led individual and group therapy, psychosexual evaluations, clinical polygraph examinations, experiential therapy (equine, EMDR, expressive arts), family therapy with parent seminars, and year-round academic instruction. Students are housed in specialized residential units tailored to age and neurodiversity needs at the Utah campus.

Product overview

Oxbow Academy offers a comprehensive, modular residential treatment program for teenage boys (ages 10-17) struggling with problematic sexual behaviors. The core program combines CSAT-led therapy, psychosexual evaluations, clinical polygraph examination, experiential therapy (including equine therapy), family programs, and year-round academics. Students are housed in specialized residential units including the Evaluation House (90-day assessment), Oxbow Jr. House (ages 10-13), Neurotypical House, Neurodiverse/ASD House, and Independence House for transition. Supporting services include a free Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) assessment tool, a mental health podcast series, and a parent portal for progress monitoring. The program is exclusively for teen boys and is located in Utah.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Program All-inclusive residential treatment program for adolescent boys ages 10-17 struggling with hypersexuality, compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, sexual abuse issues, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Includes therapy, academics, room and board at the Utah campus.
• CSAT-Led Therapy Individual and group therapy delivered by Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT) or CSAT-candidates, addressing trauma, addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviors through specialized therapeutic modalities.
• Psychosexual Evaluation Comprehensive psychological and sexual functioning assessment conducted by licensed clinical psychologists with specialized training, examining sexual interests, attitudes, behaviors, and risk for re-offending to inform individualized treatment planning.
• Clinical Polygraph Examination Therapeutic clinical polygraph examination used as a tool to facilitate disclosure, build honesty, and begin the family trust-rebuilding process following disclosure of problematic sexual behaviors.
• Experiential Therapy Therapeutic approach incorporating Equine Therapy, Expressive Arts, EMDR, High Adventure, and Sandtray (play therapy) modalities to help teens process trauma and apply therapeutic lessons through memorable, relationship-driven experiences.
• Family Program Family therapy sessions and parent seminars that provide parents with strategies to support their son's recovery, strengthen family dynamics, and facilitate ongoing family involvement throughout treatment.
• Academics Year-round academic program with small class sizes offering math, reading, language, English, History, PE, Science, Art, Music, and Special Education, delivered concurrently with therapeutic treatment to keep students on track academically.
• Oxbow Jr. House Specialized residential house serving sexually reactive young men ages 10-13 with age-appropriate services, programming, and care tailored to younger adolescents.
• Neurodiverse House (ASD House) Specialized residential house serving neurodiverse students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing structured care tailored to ASD-related hypersexuality.
• Independence House Transition residential program that allows students to experience everyday life challenges while still benefiting from the safety net of the treatment program, supporting gradual reintegration into society.
• Evaluation House Initial 90-day residential sexual risk assessment house where students live during the comprehensive evaluation process before being assigned to the appropriate long-term treatment housing.
• Mental Health Podcast Mental health podcast series titled 'Navigating Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Teenage Boys: A Guide for Parents' covering child-on-child sexual abuse, autism and hypersexuality, pornography addiction, therapeutic polygraph use, and family recovery stories.
• Parent Portal Secure online portal providing parents exclusive access to updates on their son's therapeutic and academic progress, special event photos, and direct communication with Oxbow Academy staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% improvement in Youth Outcomes Questionnaire (Y-OQ) scores from admission to discharge
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Choose Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership for scholarship funding. Choose Mental Health mobilizes funds to provide scholarships ensuring children and youth have access to superlative treatment regardless of financial capability. Oxbow Academy aligns with their mission to offer hope and empowerment to children struggling with mental health challenges.
• Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization. Oxbow Academy is a member of ATSA which recommends professionals have at least 2,000 hours of face-to-face contact with youth with sexual issues before consideration as qualified evaluators.
• National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for therapeutic schools and programs. Oxbow Academy is a full member and Research Designated Program, ensuring regulation and high research standards.
• The Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare accreditation organization. Oxbow Academy has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, recognized indicator of quality and reliability in clinical and medical practices.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation accreditation organization providing accreditation to schools recognized for reputation and high educational standards. Oxbow Academy is Cognia Accredited.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elevations RTC: Residential treatment center in Utah serving teens with behavioral and emotional challenges. Direct peer in the Utah RTC cluster serving adolescents and families through residential, academic, and clinical programming.
• RedCliff Ascent: Utah-based wilderness and residential therapy program for adolescents. Direct peer given overlapping geography, shared staff lineage (Oxbow's Residential Director Alan Kendall previously worked at RedCliff Ascent), and comparable teen behavioral health focus.
• Sundance Canyon Academy: Utah-based residential treatment center for adolescent boys with behavioral, emotional, and substance issues. Direct peer in the Utah boys' RTC market with similar experiential/equine therapy modalities.
• Embark Behavioral Health: Behavioral health network offering residential, outpatient, and home-based programs for adolescents. Direct peer in the teen behavioral health space; Oxbow's Director of Utilization Review previously worked at Embark BH.
• Newport Academy: Residential and outpatient treatment for teens with mental health and behavioral issues. Oxbow's Director of Utilization Review previously worked at Newport Academy, signaling overlap in payer operations and clinical model.
• Three Springs: Residential treatment programs for adolescents and young adults with mental health and behavioral needs. Direct peer in the teen residential services market with comparable therapeutic and academic integration.
• Liahona Treatment Center: Therapeutic boarding school and residential treatment program for adolescents. Comparable in delivering residential care, academics, and therapy to teens with behavioral challenges.
• Discovery Ranch: Residential treatment program for boys in Utah combining therapeutic, academic, and equine/experiential components. Direct peer given Utah base, male adolescent focus, and use of equine therapy.

Others

• NATSAP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs): Trade association for therapeutic schools and programs of which Oxbow is a full Research-Designated Member. Adjacent ecosystem participant setting accreditation and research standards for the sector.
• Help Your Teen Now: Educational consultant network that refers families to adolescent residential and therapeutic programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant that channels demand into programs like Oxbow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLlf_AaYjTIlz7UZLN5YxxMKjzxmzgq-Mc

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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