OCD Treatment
Compassionate, evidence-based psychiatry designed to help you break free from intrusive thoughts, anxiety cycles, and compulsive patterns.
In-person (Denver) & Telehealth options available. View insurances we accept.
Does your mind feel like this?
You question yourself constantly. What if I hurt someone? Am I secretly a bad person? What if I missed something dangerous?
You may check, replay, research, confess, seek reassurance, or try to solve the thought in your head.
The relief never lasts, and the doubt returns.
OCD can involve visible rituals or happen entirely internally.
Either way, it is exhausting—and it is not your fault.
OCD Is More Than Most People Realize
OCD can involve visible compulsions like cleaning, organizing, or checking—but it can also be primarily internal and easy to miss.
It can show up as:
◆ Persistent, distressing doubt
◆ Fear of accidentally causing harm
◆ Mentally reviewing decisions or past events
◆ Needing certainty—or for things to feel “just right”—before moving on
Many women go years without an accurate diagnosis because less visible symptoms are mistaken for anxiety, perfectionism, or excessive caution.
Why OCD Is Often Missed in Women
◆ Compulsions may be mental or otherwise difficult to see
◆ Intrusive thoughts can feel shameful, so they often go unreported
◆ High-functioning women may appear “fine” despite significant distress
◆ Symptoms may be mistaken for anxiety, perfectionism, or excessive caution
◆ Many women become skilled at masking symptoms and accommodating OCD in daily life
Evidence-Based OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
ERP helps you face uncertainty without using compulsions for temporary relief.
OCD medication management may include SSRIs, which can reduce intrusive thoughts, obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety.
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management and can connect you with trusted ERP therapists with whom we work closely.
Evidence-Based OCD Treatment That Works
At Conscious Psychiatry, we use evidence-based approaches to help you break the OCD cycle without judgment or fear.
We combine clinical expertise with compassionate, personalized care.
Our approach includes:
✔ OCD-focused psychiatric evaluation and medication management, including SSRIs when appropriate
✔ ERP-informed care grounded in Exposure and Response Prevention principles
✔ Referrals to trusted ERP therapists for coordinated treatment—or collaboration with your current therapistt
✔ Whole-person support addressing sleep, stress, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle factors
The goal is not to eliminate every intrusive thought—it is to help you break free from the cycle of fear and compulsion so you can live with greater freedom and flexibility.
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in the Loop
OCD can feel isolating - but it is highly treatable with the right support.
There is a path forward that doesn’t require you to keep fighting your thoughts alone.
OCD Treatment
FAQs
Do you accept insurance for OCD treatmen?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar Health, Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid), and the First Health Network, including Denver Health Employee Plans and Elevate Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchange Plans
What is OCD really?
OCD is not simply being organized, particular, or overly cautious. It is a cycle of unwanted thoughts, images, urges, or doubt—called obsessions—followed by behaviors or mental rituals—called compulsions—used to reduce distress or gain certainty. Compulsions provide temporary relief, but they ultimately strengthen the cycle and cause the doubt to return.
How is OCD different from anxiety?
OCD involves intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger distress, followed by compulsions—such as checking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or mental reviewing—to reduce anxiety or gain certainty. General anxiety tends to involve ongoing worry about real-life concerns without the same obsessive-compulsive cycle. Because they can look similar and often occur together, an accurate evaluation is important.
What treatment do you use for OCD?
We provide OCD-focused psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based medication management, including SSRIs when appropriate. Our care is informed by Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard therapy for OCD. When formal ERP is recommended, we can refer you to trusted ERP therapists and collaborate closely to coordinate your care.
How do I know if I have OCD or just anxiety?
A professional evaluation is needed. If you experience intrusive thoughts and repetitive mental or physical behaviors, it may be OCD rather than general anxiety.
Can OCD be treated effectively?
Yes. OCD is highly treatable with the right care. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard therapy, and medications such as SSRIs can also significantly reduce symptoms. Many people benefit from combining ERP and medication management. Treatment may not eliminate every intrusive thought, but it can greatly reduce the cycle’s power and help you regain freedom in your daily life.
Do I have to have visible compulsions to have OCD?
No. Compulsions can be visible, such as checking, washing, or repeating behaviors, but they can also happen entirely in your mind. Mental compulsions may include reviewing memories, analyzing thoughts, silently repeating phrases, testing your feelings, or trying to achieve certainty. Reassurance-seeking and avoidance can also be compulsions, making OCD easy to miss from the outside.
Do you prescribe medication for OCD?
Yes. We provide evidence-based medication management for OCD, including SSRIs when appropriate. We carefully evaluate your symptoms, treatment history, side effects, and preferences to create an individualized plan. Medication may be used alone but is often most effective when combined with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.
How do I get started?
You can book an appointment directly through our website, and we will guide you through the intake process.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar Health, Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid), and the First Health Network, including Denver Health Employee Plans and Elevate Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchange Plans.
