- Compassionate listening
- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
About Ricky
Ricky Lomax is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, and codependency. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn day to day.
Ricky takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach in sessions. He listens first and helps clients name the problems that matter most. From there he works with practical steps to improve communication, manage mood shifts, and build healthier patterns in relationships and parenting. Sessions are focused on concrete skills and small changes that add up over time.
His work draws on several approaches, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered listening, solution-focused planning, and trauma-focused practices. That mix lets him match methods to what each person needs rather than using a single technique for everyone.
Ricky supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care histories, chronic illness or pain, body image, and adjustment after separation or divorce. He also addresses concerns related to domestic violence, commitment and communication problems, and disruptive mood presentations.
People considering therapy are invited to review their goals and ask about his style. He aims to make starting therapy clear and manageable so clients can focus on healing and practical progress.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Ricky draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and cognitive behavioral methods in his work. Acceptance and commitment ideas help people notice difficult thoughts and make choices based on their values rather than getting stuck, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and codependency concerns. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ricky works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and useful rather than following a rigid plan.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Confirm which session options are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online work helps them maintain continuity of care and apply skills between sessions, while still allowing for focused conversations about relationships, trauma recovery, and mood management.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ricky help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, bipolar concerns, and codependency among other related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Ricky emphasizes practical steps and clear communication. He listens closely and helps clients set small, achievable goals to improve daily life.
What is his experience background?
He has 20 years of experience working as a clinician with a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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