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Ricky Lomax, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ricky is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ricky. View 43 reviews
Great news, Ricky is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Ricky is awesome! The level of understanding and empathy is top tier. Glad I chose him for my therapist. 10/10 recommended

Reviewed September 2024

Ricky Lomax has been exactly the person I needed at this juncture, as I have been navigating the choppy waters of major life changes on every front. He is practical and realistic, but supportive. He is consistently available, always insightful, and his support has given me the confidence and tools to forge ahead on my (admittedly frightening) path. Thank you Ricky! Looking forward to talking to you soon!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Ricky

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am licensed in Missouri with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Communication problems Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Forgiveness Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Social anxiety and phobia Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ricky Lomax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871516286.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2005028641 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ricky Lomax

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

43 reviews

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Ricky is awesome! The level of understanding and empathy is top tier. Glad I chose him for my therapist. 10/10 recommended

Reviewed September 2024

Ricky Lomax has been exactly the person I needed at this juncture, as I have been navigating the choppy waters of major life changes on every front. He is practical and realistic, but supportive. He is consistently available, always insightful, and his support has given me the confidence and tools to forge ahead on my (admittedly frightening) path. Thank you Ricky! Looking forward to talking to you soon!

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. Lomax is always there for me when I need him. Definitely helps to ease my mind after every conversation. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed August 2024

We just met but we’re starting to build knowledge on one other to find better solutions for me. Very appreciative of Mr. Lomax

Reviewed July 2024

I’ve been working with Ricky for about 3 months now and honestly one of the best decisions I’ve made. He’s a great listener with amazing feedback, having several breakthroughs and sending me on a path of overall wellness. Highly recommend!

Reviewed June 2024

Ricky has been helpful in providing support, alternatives to consider, & different perspectives to my situation. He listens and responds promptly. The sessions leave me feeling positive and empowered.

Reviewed June 2024

Ricky is an outstanding therapist who provides exceptional support and guidance. His empathy and expertise create a nurturing environment for healing and growth. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2024

Ricky is great.

Reviewed May 2024

Very skilled and resourceful therapist. I trust his experience and expertise. His coaching works great with me. Thank you Ricky!

Reviewed April 2024

Ricky is great he really takes time to learn and understand what exactly your issue is and gives you plenty of ways to over come them. Since talking to him I’ve started to feel so much better about a lot of things.

Reviewed April 2024

Ricky is incredibly insightful and calming. He has a great demeanor and always makes you feel heard. Amazing counsellor.

Reviewed April 2024

Mr. Ricky is an awesome therapist!!!

Reviewed March 2024

Ricky is like a calming voice in a sea of storms. He is a great listener and can give valuable feedback with a precise comment or question. I feel he is providing me with the tools and the support to make real changes in my life. I would recommend Ricky to anyone looking for a therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Ricky understood me, and helped me through one of the darkest periods of my life so far. I really appreciate everything he's done.

Reviewed January 2024

Rick has a calm and mature demeanor. He listens actively and offers wise and helpful advice.

Reviewed January 2024

Ricky Lomax has been a great therapist to me. He was able to listen and identify my issues as well as provide me with exercises to deal with them. I would definitely recommend him as a therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Ricky has been a great therapist for me. He provides me with useful worksheets and is great at talking me through my issues. I’m glad I’ve looked to BetterHelp.

Reviewed November 2023

I find Ricky to be a skilled and experienced therapist. Its only my 3rd meeting with him but he was quick to analyze and elaborate a plan. I appreciate his structured approach and guidance.

Reviewed November 2023

Ricky is a great counselor who offers sound advice and understands the struggles I'm going through. Rather than just giving me an answer, he walks me through my problems and helps me come to a conclusion. It's extremely helpful. He's patient and always seems ready to help.

Reviewed November 2023

I was on there fence about therapy for a long time. I always wanted it, but it was scary thinking about talking about my most deepest darkest issues. Ricky was my first therapist, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have as my introduction to therapy. He never once was thrown, or judged in any way. He gave me the things I needed to hear, and tools to help me work through my issues. If you’re on the fence like I was, I highly recommend Ricky Lomax.

Reviewed November 2023

Sensitive. Thoughtful. Insightful questions and very personal feedback and reflection. Grateful that Ricky was assigned to me in this time of need and connection.

Reviewed August 2023

Ricky is an excellent listener and knows exactly what to say and when to say it. Currently dealing with grief and he has been instrumental in helping me to understand my feelings and also helping my mood. I highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2023

Rick has been very understandiing and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone

Reviewed August 2023

Really helpful, engaging, easy to talk with.

Reviewed May 2023

Ricky is very patient and knowledgeable and has a wide variety of experiences that can help in a number of different ways. I highly recommend him for anyone dealing with family trauma, relationships, or depression.

Reviewed May 2023

Rickie walks with me to solutions not dragging me along he listens to what I have to say and then gives me thought-provoking advice and encourages me when I’m doing well

Reviewed April 2023

He is very knowledgeable and a great listener , he understands what I say so well and helps me with these assignments' to make me feel better. Highly recommended but please leave some openings on his schedule for me ;) Thank you Mr. Lomax.

Reviewed March 2023

Intuitive, intelligent and knowledgeable. I appreciate his presence in my life, and look forward to our sessions. Genuinely skilled at what he does.

Reviewed March 2023

Ricky is amazing, he makes me feel comfortable and better during our sessions. He is a good listener and also good at problem-solving.

Reviewed March 2023

I like that my therapist makes me feel comfortable to open up to him. I trust the tools that are given and they've been affective in my progress.

Reviewed February 2023

Ricky has been great! He listens and doesnt judge in anyway. Hes even given ideas tjat others have missed. Would highly recommend him.

Reviewed April 2023

Ricky has been an amazing therapist, I feel comforted when I speak to him, and he makes my concerns feel recognized and understood. He's helped me develop reliable and healthy techniques to implement into my day to day life, and has really helped me grow and heal from past trauma's as early as my first session with him. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to tackle really deep emotions and those looking to find self-worth and motivation within themselves and in their lives.

Reviewed February 2023

Ricky had been a great help already after only a few sessions. He is prompt in his responses and gives homework that is targeted. I have enjoyed the time so far.

Reviewed January 2023

He is very professional, poised & punctual. Ricky knows how to listen and what to ask to help reflect and allow me to dive deep. Always am eager to have a session

Reviewed January 2023

Best therapist i’ve had in my few sessions. He keeps it real with you and is always there when you need the help. Cool guy

Reviewed December 2022

Ricky is an apt listener and in a short period of time has provided me with many methods to improve my depression and overall demeanor. I would recommend him strongly to anyone looking for a therapist.

Reviewed December 2022

Extremely respectful and a great listener. Ricky also asks good questions!

Reviewed December 2022

Mr. Lomax is respectful of your time, understanding of your concerns/anxious thoughts, and provides exercises to cope with and react positively to your surroundings. Thank you Mr. Lomax!

Reviewed December 2022

Ricky is kind, helpful and a good listener. He is personable, professional and asks great questions.

Reviewed November 2022

Ricky has been resourceful and helpful. I am looking forward to more sessions and personal growth.

Reviewed November 2022

Working with Ricky so far is great. He has a very inviting and comforting demeanor, but he's able to keep the conversation on a productive track. I feel like he's just as invested in what I'm going through as I am.

Reviewed September 2022

Ricky is a great listener and he really asks the right questions. When my level of stress is too high, he helps me understand what is going on in my life. I am happy for the quick response time.

Reviewed August 2022

We have only had one session so far, but so far so good. He seems very professional, willing to listen, advise & to redirect when needed. I am looking forward to the next session and cannot wait for what the future holds.

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ricky Lomax offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ricky Lomax works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ricky Lomax speak?

Ricky Lomax speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ricky Lomax have?

Ricky Lomax has 20 years of experience.

Where is Ricky Lomax licensed to practice?

Ricky Lomax is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Ricky Lomax accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Ricky Lomax accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ricky Lomax offer?

Ricky Lomax offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ricky Lomax?

Ricky Lomax can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ricky Lomax?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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