Ricky Lomax , LPC

Ricky Lomax is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, bipolar mood patterns, and issues that arise from adoption, attachment, or blended family dynamics. Ricky brings 20 years of experience to his work and accepts clients internationally who speak English.

Ricky uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear steps they can try between meetings. Conversations focus on practical skills for coping, improving communication, and reducing distress day to day. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs, whether that looks like problem-solving or slower exploration.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when appropriate. That range lets him tailor sessions to concerns like body image, codependency, chronic illness, or the emotional fallout of divorce and domestic violence. He works to help people rebuild trust in themselves after painful experiences.

Ricky aims to make therapy a usable part of everyday life. He encourages simple practices people can use between sessions to notice progress and handle setbacks. People who choose him can expect direct feedback, practical tools, and space to talk through difficult emotions.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety, and to improve communication. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past hurt by helping people process traumatic memories and develop skills to manage triggers and distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the process collaborative and outcome-oriented.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Video calls enable more face-to-face connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is helpful for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work over distance.