Douglas Ryder, MA, IMFT, Therapist in North Olmsted, Ohio

Douglas Ryder, IMFT, is a dedicated therapist serving individuals, couples, and families across Ohio. With a broad range of experience, Douglas has worked in community mental health, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, school-based programs, and outpatient care. He embraces the complexity of human experiences and offers support to those who feel their challenges might be “too much” for others to handle. Douglas specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, alcohol and drug use, couples issues, and gender identity concerns. He has a particular interest in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, those navigating polyamory, and parent-child communication challenges. His therapy approach emphasizes practical, goal-driven changes tailored to each unique situation, ensuring progress is both meaningful and sustainable. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Douglas employs couples and marital counseling, family therapy, and parenting skills to help clients navigate their relationships and personal growth. He is deeply committed to creating a supportive space for populations including LGBTQ+, first responders, military veterans, and individuals affected by head injuries or adoption/foster care experiences. Douglas’s approachable and collaborative style ensures that clients feel heard and empowered. He views therapy as a partnership, working alongside clients to make life’s stressors more manageable and identify pathways to improvement. Outside of his practice, Douglas enjoys weightlifting, CrossFit, cooking, playing board games, engaging in tabletop role-playing games, and spending time with his two dogs, Dolly and Roxy.