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Ricky Lomax, LPC

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing men's issues, life transitions, trauma recovery, and family conflicts with a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach.

My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. I'm particularly passionate about supporting young adults, addressing social anxiety, and helping clients work through midlife transitions, attachment challenges, and personal healing journeys.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and move toward more fulfilling lives. My approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and a commitment to honoring each person's unique path to wellness.

Professional experience

20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Messaging

License information

MO LPC 2005028641

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ricky Lomax. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I appreciate the thoughtful guidance and support he has provided. I have gained better prospective and am working through things in a way that that I never thought possible. I am grateful for the positive impact this is having on me as a person.

Written on Sep 17, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

I’ve been working with Ricky for a few sessions now and I look forward to each time. I meet with him because he has really been helping me with my anxiety and a lot of issues I’ve been having he is very knowledgeable and listens well and gives great advice.

Written on Sep 10, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Mr Lomax has been a voice of reason and a man of integrity.

I don’t usually have anyone to express myself to honestly, so he’s been a blessing that I didn’t know I needed. Thank you sir!

Written on Sep 06, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ricky is very thoughtful and attentive. He listens very well, has a calm demeanor, and really pays attention. He’s given me homework and tools to help deal with my issues and I really appreciate his help.

Written on Aug 21, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ricky has made be feel completely comfortable to be myself. Completely transparent. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I would highly recommend Ricky.
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Written on Aug 14, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Dr. Lomax has been extremely helpful with some very difficult situations in my life and I just can’t thank him enough for all the support. I highly recommend him to anyone!

Written on Aug 10, 2026 after therapy with Ricky for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd