Ran Littman Ph.D.

About

Ran Littman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in online treatment of OCD and specifically Relationship OCD (ROCD).

He is part of a clinical research team that focuses on developing, advancing, and making ROCD treatment accessible. He is a co-developer of a treatment protocol for ROCD.

His research focuses on the assessment of risk and protective factors in the development of OCD and on the impact of struggling with ROCD on one’s romantic partner.

In his private practice, he uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), either through face-to-face therapy or via video-chat treatment.

Recent Posts

Is Relationship OCD Real?

A recent study examining obsessional themes described by individuals with OCD highlights the prevalence and significance of relationship-related obsessions.

A Roadmap for the Treatment of Relationship OCD

Coping with relationship OCD can be challenging and confusing. These nine core components form a structured framework for guiding ROCD treatment.

Extreme Love Beliefs in Relationship OCD

ROCD sufferers hold extreme beliefs about the way one should feel, think, and act in relationships. Such beliefs nourish obsessions and elicit shame.

Treatment and Challenges for Relationship OCD

Embracing one’s relationship while suspending compulsive doubt-resolution efforts is essential in treating ROCD. However, this can prove challenging to both clients and therapists.

Relationship OCD: When, How, and Why?

Understanding the term, typical onset, and its profound impact on relationships.

Unravelling the Conceptual Framework of Relationship OCD

An interview with Guy Doron and Danny Derby, who shaped the conceptualization and definition of the disorder.

The Power of Disclosure in Relationship OCD

Many with ROCD struggle to conceal their ROCD from their romantic partners. Thoughtful disclosure of ROCD can transform partners into allies, relieving the burden of concealment.

Core Fears in Relationship OCD

Those with relationship OCD are consumed by concerns about the compatibility of their relationship or partner. Yet, beneath these conspicuous obsessions lies a profound core fear.

Confronting Your Relationship OCD Fears

People with ROCD are “bossed around” by their relationship fears and doubts. Practicing exposure and response prevention enables effective coping and increased control.

3 Steps for Coping With Relationship OCD

Recognizing compulsions and triggers, reducing compulsions, and being present in one’s relationship are crucial steps in managing ROCD.