Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in Virginia · 30 years in practice
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career transitions, addiction, grief, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904011371 · expires June 2027
- LCSW, Colorado
- CSW.09923682 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1194364562 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career transitions, addiction, grief, and life changes. He also supports concerns like parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Dr. Lovaas brings 30 years of practice to each meeting and offers straightforward, compassionate care. He listens first to understand the whole picture.
He then works with people to set clear goals and practical steps. Sessions are candid but kind, with a focus on solutions people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Dr. Lovaas uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws on client-centered techniques to build trust and on cognitive behavioral methods to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also weaves in psychodynamic and existential ideas when exploring meaning and long-standing patterns. He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and also uses the CSW designation. His training includes social work and additional graduate study across related fields, and he has practiced in many settings over three decades.
Outside of work he has traveled extensively and is a father of five grown daughters. He brings creativity and humor into sessions when it fits the person’s goals. He invites people to share their story and to work together on realistic steps forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Scott names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Lovaas commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and creating a respectful space so people can speak openly about their goals and concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.He treats approach selection as a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to learn about a person’s goals, preferences, and daily routines so the therapist and client can pick methods that fit. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked and priorities shift, with the client involved in decisions about pace and focus.
Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief updates, homework, or coaching-style support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when travel or work demands change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens closely and takes a direct, candid approach that still aims to be kind and curious. Sessions focus on practical steps and problem-solving tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience and has worked in multiple settings across many states.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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