Dr. Scott Lovaas
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
LCSW, CSW Virginia
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas offers focused support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Background and approach
He also brings attention to aging and geriatric matters, blended family dynamics, cancer and hospice-related counseling, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other family or medical intersections that affect well-being. With three advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies, Dr.
Lovaas draws on thirty years of experience across diverse settings and regions. He emphasizes deep listening and a whole-person perspective, aiming to see how various pieces of a person's life fit together.
His style is candid and solution-focused while remaining grounded in curiosity, kindness, and gratitude. Creative and adaptive in his practice, he integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and existential ideas, psychodynamic insights, and relationship work informed by the Gottman method.
Outside of clinical work, he has traveled extensively, is a father of five grown daughters, and teaches Laughing Yoga, all of which contribute to a flexible and human-centered therapeutic presence.
Approaches and accessibility in online therapy
Dr. Lovaas often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. He also practices client-centered therapy, focusing on empathy and respectful listening to help clients explore their own goals and values. Additionally, existential therapy is part of his toolkit, inviting exploration of meaning, choice, and life transitions when people face major changes or questions about purpose.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access care from Virginia, support continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to engage in therapy in the way that feels most practical for them.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Virginia, Colorado
Languages
English