Keely Ricks
About Keely Ricks
Keely Ricks is a Mental Health Therapist with a background in social work, having previously served as the Coordinator of Social Work Services at Stafford County Public Schools and as a therapist at BetterHelp.com. She holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Social Work from James Madison University.
Work at Alma
Keely Ricks currently serves as a Mental Health Therapist at Alma, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she provides mental health support and therapy services remotely. Alma focuses on improving access to mental health care, and Ricks contributes her expertise to help clients navigate their mental health challenges.
Previous Experience in Mental Health
Before joining Alma, Keely Ricks worked as a Mental Health Therapist at BetterHelp.com from 2022 to 2024. During her time there, she provided online therapy services to clients across the United States. Additionally, she served as the Coordinator of Social Work Services at Stafford County Public Schools from 2011 to 2014, where she oversaw social work initiatives and supported students' mental health needs.
Education and Expertise
Keely Ricks holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, which she earned in 1996. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from James Madison University in 1992. Her educational background in social work underpins her professional practice and informs her approach to mental health therapy.
Background in Social Work
Keely Ricks has a strong foundation in social work, having studied the field for several years. Her academic journey includes a four-year undergraduate program at James Madison University followed by a one-year graduate program at Virginia Commonwealth University. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to address various mental health issues and support diverse populations.