- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Parenting support
About Ricky
Ricky Lomax is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy issues. His work also covers parenting concerns and bipolar disorder, along with related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and blended family challenges.
Ricky uses plain conversation to help people sort out what matters next after a change in work, relationships, or health. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep those problems going, and trying small, practical steps to test what helps. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shape those steps, and he also uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques when they fit.
Many people come for help with communication problems, codependency, commitment issues, or recovering from domestic violence and other trauma. Ricky also works with concerns like body image, chronic illness or pain, and the stresses that follow cancer or natural disasters. He notes adoption and foster care issues, avoidant personality patterns, and disruptive mood challenges among areas he addresses.
In sessions Ricky emphasizes clearer thinking and concrete skills rather than abstract advice. He helps clients practice talking differently, test new behaviors between meetings, and notice small changes that add up. He welcomes people who are puzzled about what comes next and prefers straightforward planning over long theoretical explanations.
Clients can expect a practical, goal-focused style that combines evidence-informed methods with person-centered listening. Ricky accepts international clients and conducts work from his Missouri LPC practice while keeping the focus on immediate, manageable steps toward better daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small behavioral steps that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and situations where people feel uncertain about direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by helping people process memories and build coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, and client-centered conversation, then adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session delivery options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use phone-only or audio-light options if bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Discuss practical needs during the initial match so sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and bipolar-related challenges among other areas.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns, try short experiments between sessions, and teach skills that change daily routines.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.