Hunter Ricks, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Hunter Ricks

Focus areas

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Sport / Performance Counseling

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Men's Mental Health Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Hunter Ricks

Hunter Ricks, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health serving patients throughout Virginia. He provides individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges. Hunter offers compassionate, practical, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s goals and circumstances. He believes effective therapy is grounded in trust, respect, collaboration, and a genuine therapeutic relationship. Working with patients and families, he identifies factors affecting mental health and develops personalized treatment plans that support healing, resilience, improved coping, emotional regulation, and lasting positive change. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, family counseling, and couples counseling. Hunter is particularly passionate about childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, and concerns affecting children and adolescents. He understands how emotional, behavioral, family, and academic challenges can affect development and confidence. By partnering with young patients and their caregivers, he helps families build effective strategies for healthy communication, improved functioning, and success at home, in school, and in daily life. He also has experience supporting members of the adoption and foster care community, military veterans, and first responders, providing an environment where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. Outside of clinical work, Hunter enjoys following sports, attending concerts, traveling, and exploring new food experiences.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Hunter Ricks, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

West End

5213 Hickory Park Dr, Ste A, Glen Allen, VA 23059

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Virginia

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Virginia State University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1730041781

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Hunter Ricks?

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Is Hunter Ricks accepting new patients?

Hunter Ricks generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Hunter Ricks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Hunter Ricks online?

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What practice does Hunter Ricks work with?

Hunter Ricks works with LifeStance Health - Virginia.

Where is Hunter Ricks's office located?

Hunter Ricks has 2 office locations in Glen Allen, view full addresses on Hunter Ricks's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Hunter Ricks?

Hunter Ricks frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Hunter Ricks on their profile.