Ryan Ventillo
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMHC
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My approach to treating OCD is super-creative while remaining evidence-based. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an effective, research-backed strategy. But because every person has a different story, therapy is like a blank canvas we paint together, and every painting ends up different. Our sessions will go at your pace. We can adapt, we can be patient, and we can find a way. I love being able to see my members do things they never thought they could. Beyond OCD, I also specialize in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
My approach to treating OCD is super-creative while remaining evidence-based. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an effective, research-backed strategy. But because every person has a different story, therapy is like a blank canvas we paint together, and every painting ends up different. Our sessions will go at your pace. We can adapt, we can be patient, and we can find a way. I love being able to see my members do things they never thought they could. Beyond OCD, I also specialize in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, Kansas, New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, PTSD, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Marian University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Ryan
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Ryan
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have very close relationships with people who face OCD and other mental health challenges. It really helps me as a therapist because I see how hard it is to face these challenges and to want to confront them.
What I want to help you see in yourself
The power of belief can be such an incredible thing. Sometimes it's hard for us to trust ourselves and our abilities. It's not always about being able to "win" or being the strongest person. Sometimes it's just being able to know that we can get through situations where we don't always have to "win"—we just need to know that we can get through it.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I really take those first few sessions gently. When it comes to OCD, which can be so intimidating, we have to make sure that we can provide the most inviting experience.
What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me
I really try to find something that can anchor us together—something that we both understand, whether that's a shared interest, a hobby, or a similar struggle.
Why our members love working with Ryan
M.M.
Ryan really listens and tries to understand your experience. He uses that empathy to properly target your obsessions and cater to your experience with OCD. I’ve made so much more progress with Ryan than any of my previous OCD therapists.
B.Z.
Excelente therapist and great with teens
C.D.
My therapist was very nice and I felt comfortable.
R.J.
Ryan is encouraging during sessions. He is extremely empathic and effective as a counselor.
J.v.
Ryan always has great insight!
R.J.
Ryan was absolutely amazing! He was empathetic, caring and a great listener.
S.N.
promote this man!!!!!!!!
S.D.
Not only is Ryan a true professional but he is genuinely a good person and a nice guy who I feel works hard and really cares for me. He’s a big asset to NOCD and you are lucky to have him
S.D.
Ryan is simply the best. Thanks for sharing him with me
A.B.
Ryan is fantastic as always! Love working with him :)
A.B.
ryan is great as always!
A.B.
Ryan is very patient and our sessions are always very insightful!
S.D.
Plain and simple, Ryan is awesome. He just gets it and you are lucky to have him and so am I
A.B.
Ryan was great! Gave clear direction and I feel confident that we will work well going forward
S.D.
Ryan, great guy, very helpful
S.D.
Ryan is excellent and you are very lucky to have him
S.D.
Ryan is very thorough and smart and sometimes when I feel like nobody understands me, I feel like he does. He’s great and you are very lucky to have him
S.D.
Ryan is very understanding. He has dug deep with me and really points out things that I find hard to express. I appreciate all of his hard work and I am very lucky to have him. You guys at NOCD should feel fortunate too. He is excellent
A.G.
Ryan is such a cool dude makes me feel comfortable 100%
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