Specialized OCD & Perinatal OCD Clinic in Rhode Island
Specialized Telehealth Therapy in Providence, Newport, Warwick, and Throughout Rhode Island
OCD, Scrupulosity & Perinatal Mental Health Care
When anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or persistent doubt begin to interfere with your daily life, it can feel exhausting to constantly search for certainty. You may find yourself analyzing decisions repeatedly, seeking reassurance, avoiding situations that feel risky, or feeling trapped by thoughts that seem impossible to let go of.
Virtual therapy can be especially helpful for individuals looking for specialized OCD care, where finding local providers with specific expertise in ERP or scrupulosity can be challenging.
We frequently work with individuals experiencing OCD themes that can feel especially distressing or difficult to discuss, including scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and fears related to morality, responsibility, and doing the "right" thing.
Our Specialties in Rhode Island
We specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Rather than simply helping you cope with anxiety, ERP helps you change your relationship with uncertainty so anxiety loses its grip over time.
We work with individuals experiencing:
Contamination OCD
Harm OCD
Sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD)
Existential OCD
Distressing intrusive thoughts that feel frightening, real, or out of character
Anxiety disorders and perfectionism
OCD & Anxiety Treatment (ERP)
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health
Pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety during pregnancy, intrusive thoughts after your baby is born, or adjusting after a difficult birth experience, you don't have to navigate it alone.
We provide evidence-based treatment for:
Postpartum anxiety
Postpartum OCD
Postpartum depression
Adjustment to parenthood
Red Elm Psychotherapy also offers select virtual psychological evaluation services, including ADHD and executive functioning evaluations. These services are available separately from our specialty therapy practice.
Serving Clients Throughout Rhode Island
Through secure telehealth, Red Elm Psychotherapy provides specialized OCD and perinatal mental health treatment to clients throughout Rhode Island.
Virtual therapy can be especially helpful for individuals seeking specialized care when local options may be limited or when finding a provider with expertise in OCD, ERP, or scrupulosity feels challenging.
We work with clients throughout Rhode Island, including:
Providence
Newport
Warwick
Cranston
East Greenwich
Barrington
South Kingstown
Other Rhode Island communities
Licensed Virtual Therapy Across Rhode Island
Red Elm Psychotherapy provides secure telehealth therapy to clients located in Rhode Island through PSYPACT authorization.
Because psychologists are regulated based on where a client is physically located during a session, PSYPACT allows qualified psychologists to provide telehealth services across participating states. This makes it possible for clients throughout Rhode Island to access specialized OCD, ERP, and perinatal mental health care from the comfort of home.
Why Choose Red Elm Psychotherapy?
Finding specialized OCD or perinatal mental health care can be challenging. Many individuals spend years searching for a therapist who truly understands their experience.
At Red Elm Psychotherapy, our practice is intentionally focused on evidence-based specialty care.
Our psychologists specialize in:
Anxiety disorders
We provide thoughtful, individualized treatment designed to help you understand what is happening, learn effective tools, and move toward the life you want.
Our Team
OCD & Anxiety Specialist
Dr. Niles Cook is a licensed psychologist, OCD specialist, and the co-founder of Red Elm Psychotherapy. Prior to transitioning to full-time practice, he served as a university professor and the Director of Training at a premier specialty anxiety clinic, where he trained and supervised other doctoral-level clinicians in evidence-based modalities. Dr. Cook brings a highly structured, active, and collaborative approach to therapy, focusing on interrupting the cycles that keep people feeling trapped in their thoughts. He specializes in utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard for OCD—to help Rhode Island clients effectively manage complex presentations, including contamination fears, harm obsessions, and moral or religious scrupulosity.
Perinatal Mental Health & Perinatal OCD Specialist
Dr. Erin Cook is a licensed psychologist, co-founder of Red Elm Psychotherapy, and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. She specializes in supporting high-functioning adults navigating the complex emotional terrain of the reproductive journey—including fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Dr. Cook blends advanced diagnostic precision with a warm, deeply relational approach. She has specialized expertise in using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat perinatal and postpartum OCD, helping new and expecting parents safely navigate alarming intrusive thoughts, safety fears, and hyper-responsibility without allowing OCD to dictate their parenting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Red Elm Psychotherapy provides secure telehealth therapy throughout Rhode Island through PSYPACT authorization. Whether you are looking for an OCD specialist in Providence, an anxiety therapist in Newport, or support anywhere else in the state, you can meet with us virtually from your home, office, or another private location.
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Yes. Research supports ERP delivered through telehealth, and many clients find virtual treatment convenient and effective. We provide structured ERP treatment for OCD and related anxiety concerns throughout Rhode Island.
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No. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that are often deeply distressing. In OCD and postpartum OCD, people are typically upset precisely because these thoughts feel inconsistent with their values.
Treatment focuses on reducing the fear and meaning attached to intrusive thoughts rather than trying to eliminate every unwanted thought.
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Yes. We specialize in treating perinatal and postpartum OCD, including intrusive thoughts that many new parents experience but often feel afraid to talk about.
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We are an out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide specialized care without the restrictions often associated with insurance-based treatment. We provide superbills that clients may submit to their insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
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The first step is scheduling a complimentary consultation. We'll learn more about your concerns, answer your questions, and help determine whether Red Elm Psychotherapy is the right fit for your needs.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to keep navigating OCD, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum on your own. Whether you're looking for specialized ERP therapy, support during the perinatal period, or psychological testing, we're here to help.
At Red Elm Psychotherapy, we believe effective treatment starts with finding the right clinical fit. That's why we offer a complimentary consultation to learn more about your concerns, answer your questions, and help you determine whether our practice is the right place for you.
Schedule your complimentary consultation today and take the first step toward lasting change.