OCD treatment in Denver

When worry, panic, or intrusive thoughts run your day, real relief starts with a proper diagnosis from a doctor, and a plan built around you.

Board-certified psychiatrist, not an NP or PA
FDA-approved TMS for OCD
A proper diagnosis and the same doctor throughout
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The bigger picture

OCD isn't about being tidy

It's intrusive thoughts you can't switch off, and the rituals you feel forced to run to quiet them - checking, washing, counting, seeking reassurance. It's exhausting, it's private, and it's nothing like the pop-culture version.


Here, one doctor handles the diagnosis, the therapy, the medication, and TMS together. Nothing gets lost between providers, and nothing gets treated in isolation.

When it won't let go

More than one way forward

OCD responds to specific, proven treatments. A psychiatrist evaluates you first, then builds the right plan with you.

  • Therapy

    CBT and other structured approaches with a psychiatrist, not generic talk. 


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  • Medication

    Matched and adjusted by a psychiatrist, at the doses OCD actually needs.


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  • TMS for OCD

    FDA-approved and drug-free, for OCD that hasn't responded to therapy and medication. Includes a free 10-minute call first.


    Learn More: TMS

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How it works

What to expect

Three plain steps. No mystery, no runaround.

1

A real evaluation

A full hour with a psychiatrist and a proper history, not a rushed 15-minute med check.

2

A plan built for you

Therapy, medication, or TMS, matched to what you've already tried.

3

The same doctor, start to finish

No handoffs. The doctor who diagnoses you is the one who treats you, and adjusts as you go.

What it costs

Straight answers on price

Full psychiatric evaluation
About an hour, where every plan starts
$320
Follow-up visit
$280 for a longer visit that includes therapy
from $160
Standard course of TMS
Evaluation, all 36 sessions over 6–8 weeks, follow-ups, and free touch-ups within 6 months
$3,800
Accelerated TMS
Shorter 2-day or 5-day courses, all-inclusive
from $2,800

On insurance, straight: we're not in-network yet (we're working on it), so care is self-pay for now. We'll always go over the cost with you before you book.

Is this the right fit?

Is this you?

This is likely a fit if you…
  • Have intrusive thoughts you can't shake
  • Feel driven to check, wash, count, or repeat
  • Have tried therapy or medication without enough relief
  • Want your care led by a doctor, not passed around
Start somewhere else if you…
  • Need urgent or same-day crisis help (see below)
  • Are looking for care for a child or teen, ask us about that directly
  • Only need a one-off letter or evaluation for a third party

In crisis, or thinking about harming yourself? Please call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time, day or night, or go to your nearest emergency room. Appointments here aren't for emergencies.

Who treats you

Board-certified psychiatrists

One of them will evaluate you and oversee your course personally.

Dr. Charles Shuman
Dr. Charles Shuman
Founder · General & addiction psychiatry
Board-certified in both general and addiction psychiatry, so the two are treated together here rather than split between services.
    Dr. Shankar Nandakumar
    Dr. Shankar Nandakumar
    Child, adolescent & adult psychiatry
    Fellowship-trained in child and adolescent psychiatry, which is why we can see patients from fifteen, assessed by a specialist.