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Online therapist

Ricky Lomax

Compassionate, practical counseling for everyday life

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ricky

Ricky Lomax is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and bipolar conditions. He also addresses related concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, blended family challenges, and communication problems.

Ricky emphasizes clear, practical steps in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set small goals they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change next. He uses plain language and a calm, steady manner. His work draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Those methods are adapted to each person’s needs rather than applied the same way for everyone. Therapy may include skills practice, tracking patterns, and short experiments to test new ways of relating. Ricky holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.

He brings two decades of practice experience to each session and aims to make therapy useful and accessible. He speaks English and meets with people from different places, including international clients. Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

He works with clients who want steady support and practical changes, especially around family and parenting topics when those concerns come up.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on values and small steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, stress, and relationship choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for depression and anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic events and reducing their impact on day-to-day life, often using gradual, structured techniques to restore a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ricky will talk with each person about goals, past help, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to try ACT, CBT, trauma work, or a mix, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people connect face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or for those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and keep momentum between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

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. Many additional topics such as adoption, attachment, and blended family issues are also part of his focus.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He listens, helps set small goals, and uses exercises to test new ways of thinking and relating.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That background informs how he adapts different methods to each person.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He holds an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, with licence number MO LPC 2005028641 and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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