Therapist profile
Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW
Dr. Scott Lovaas LCSW - Family and parenting, life changes
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Virginia. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, addiction, grief, trauma, and other life changes. He also lists issues such as intimacy, sleep problems, ADHD, and caregiver or aging-related concerns.
He listens first to understand each person's situation and context. He describes his style as direct and candid while staying solution-focused. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps to manage problems and on practical ways to improve daily life.
His background includes three advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies. He has practiced across many settings and states, bringing varied experience to sessions. That breadth informs how he looks at a person's whole situation rather than isolated symptoms.
He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs. Techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and psychodynamic thinking can appear alongside solution-focused planning. He also notes familiarity with the Gottman Method for relationship work and existential ideas about meaning and choices.
Outside clinical work he has traveled widely and has five grown daughters. He mentions creativity and occasional use of humor, including training as a Laughing Yoga instructor. Those elements shape how he engages in conversation and problem solving.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It helps when someone wants a space to speak openly and to develop their own solutions with guidance from the therapist.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is practical, often giving tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns over weeks of work.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores recurring patterns and how past experiences affect current behavior. It can help when someone wants to understand long-standing relationship or self-esteem issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then shape sessions around that. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed package.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. If you prefer a particular way to meet, ask about the options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Colorado
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is direct and candid while remaining solution-focused. He starts with deep listening and then works toward practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and has worked in a range of settings across multiple states.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Virginia with CO LCSW and VA LCSW noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Ask when you schedule which formats are available.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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