patients that have an obsession and/or compulsion with "extreme" religiosity typically have highly judgmental and rigid thinking patterns.

NOTE: not all persons of faith are "extremely religious"

so where does the confusion take place?

there is a debate in substance abuse counseling in defining the words "religious" and "spiritual." for some counselors, they view all religious persons not so spiritual and that being "spiritual" is the means of obtaining self-actualization, and like idealized "whole-self" constructs.

for some people (even counselors), just the mere word "Christianity" is a trigger word for them. there are so many definitions of being a Christian. your definition may not be the same definition as the counselor's.

i would disagree with anyone saying to you that your faith has nothing to do with your treatment and recovery. are they not supposed to be treating the "whole-person?" if your treatment team is only concerned with one area of your life, i would as for referrals to professionals who specialize in other areas, too (example: dietician, chaplains, social workers, physicians, family therapists, etc.).