Ricky Lomax, LPC

Approaches that guide online care

Ricky uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors because it gives clear exercises and steps to practice between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of his work; it helps people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values, which can be useful for relationship strain and parenting stress. He also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events keep affecting day-to-day life, aiming to reduce distress and improve coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ricky treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they try techniques, note what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits the person’s life and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets you meet face-to-face for deeper conversations, phone calls can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or health demands.