Dr. Drew Lomax, PhD
Psychotherapist
Children 3+, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Education
Dr. Lomax earned her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Howard University, after completing a dual master’s program (MA, MEd) in Counseling Psychology and School Counseling at Columbia University.
Experience
Before joining A Step Forward, Dr. Lomax gained extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in multiple settings, including community mental health, schools, and private practice.
Areas of Exertise
Dr. Lomax works with clients experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, emotional and behavioral difficulties, challenges with emotional regulation, family and relationship concerns, life transitions, and difficulties related to school or social relationships. She also has experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD and other developmental and behavioral concerns.
Modalities
Approach
Dr. Lomax' s approach to therapy is grounded in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational perspectives. She believes that our relationships, early experiences, and the ways we have learned to understand ourselves and others can shape how we navigate the world. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion while developing new ways of relating to ourselves and those around us.
With children, Dr. Lomax incorporates play therapy and developmentally appropriate approaches to help children communicate and process experiences in ways that feel natural to them. She recognizes that children often express feelings and experiences through play before they have the words to describe them.
Through play, creativity, and the therapeutic relationship, children can develop emotional awareness, strengthen coping and regulation skills, build confidence, and process challenging experiences.
With adolescents, Dr. Lomax creates a collaborative space where clients can explore their emotions, relationships, identity, and life experiences at their own pace. She works to understand not only what brings a client to therapy, but also the underlying experiences and patterns that may be contributing to their current concerns.
Working with Families
Dr. Lomax values the important role that caregivers and family relationships play in a child's emotional development. When working with children and adolescents, she partners with parents and caregivers to better understand their child's needs, strengthen connection, support emotional regulation, and develop strategies that promote growth both inside and outside of therapy.
