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Ryan J. Glode

Cognitive Behavior Therapist

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with over 10 years' experience working with individuals with OCD and related disorders. I received my master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College and completed my post graduate training at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute at McLean Hospital where I specialized in the treatment of children and adolescents with severe, treatment-refractory OCD and anxiety utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I am also the Founder and Vice President of OCD Rhode Island, an official affiliate of the International OCD Foundation and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the University of Rhode Island.

Services

Areas of Expertise

My Approach

My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in the principles of evidence-based practice incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) and anxiety disorders across the lifespan, with particular expertise in treating children and adolescents with OCD and anxiety.

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I believe meaningful change begins with understanding how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. I work collaboratively with clients to identify patterns that contribute to emotional distress and develop practical strategies for changing them. Through treatment, I support clients in gradually approaching feared situations rather than avoiding them, reducing compulsive behaviors, and learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help clients build confidence in their ability to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort, develop greater psychological flexibility, and make meaningful changes that align with their values and goals.

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Services

Services

Ocean

Psychotherapy

I provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Sessions are generally 60 minutes and typically scheduled weekly, in person or through telehealth.

Lighthouse

Training & Consultation

I provide clinical consultation to mental health professionals, parents, and caregivers, as well as professional training for clinicians and organizations.

Windsurfers at the Horizon

Clinical Supervision

I provide individual clinical supervision to prelicensed mental health clinicians pursuing LMHC licensure in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

"Having a young child with OCD is overwhelming. The challenges are constant, the unknowns feel endless, and we often found ourselves unsure of how to truly help our child. Desperate for answers, we spent countless hours scouring the internet, searching for someone who specialized in ERP therapy for children. After what felt like an eternity, we found Ryan—and reaching out to him changed everything.

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From the start, Ryan’s extensive mental health training at top institutions gave us confidence that our son was in capable hands. But it was once we began working with him that our lives truly began to shift.

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Ryan didn’t just treat symptoms—he helped us understand OCD at its core. He guided us to see how deeply it had been woven into our son’s behaviors and even into our family’s daily life. Week by week, session by session, we watched our son grow. Ryan challenges him in ways that are both thoughtful and effective. He understands our son—how he thinks, what motivates him—in ways that continue to amaze us.

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What makes Ryan truly exceptional is his presence. He’s gentle, relatable, funny, and deeply human. Our son looks forward to every appointment and can’t wait to talk to “Mr. Ryan.” Ryan sets clear, meaningful goals for our child—and for us as parents. He keeps us involved, informed, and empowered. He teaches us how to support our son not just in therapy, but every day at home.

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Ryan has become an invaluable part of our lives. If you’re on the fence, wondering if this is the right step—take it. Reach out. You’ll be so grateful you did."

Office

331 Broadway, Suite 104
Providence, RI 02909

Contact Me

To inquire about becoming a new patient or for any other questions, please contact me by email or by phone.

I acknowledge that electronic communication, including online forms and emails, are limited in terms of privacy and there is a chance that they may be intercepted by a third party. I acknowledge that electronic communication does not constitute a therapeutic relationship with Ryan Glode. I hereby release Ryan Glode from any and all liability that may occur due to electronic communication over a non-secure network.

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