LCSW, CSW
Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW
- Experience30 years
- LocationVirginia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas brings 30 years of clinical experience to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, career transitions, addiction, grief, trauma, ADHD, parenting challenges, and many other life stressors.
Background and approach
He emphasizes a whole-person view, listening carefully to how different parts of a person's life connect and influence current struggles. His style blends directness and practicality with curiosity and kindness, aiming to create a collaborative space where solutions can be explored.
He holds advanced training in social work and related fields and has practiced across many settings in multiple states, bringing a broad perspective shaped by diverse professional and personal experiences. Dr.
Lovaas describes his approach as eclectic - integrating client-centered listening, cognitive and psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies while sometimes incorporating relationship-oriented methods. Outside of clinical work he has extensive travel experience, family commitments, and an interest in creativity and gentle humor that inform his therapeutic presence.
He welcomes conversations about life transitions and ongoing concerns and invites prospective clients to share their stories as part of finding workable paths forward.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Lovaas often blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and helping clients find their own resources and clarity, which is helpful for navigating life transitions, relationship questions, and self-esteem issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties, offering practical tools for coping and change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting techniques over time rather than applying a single fixed method. This flexibility allows therapy to respond to evolving needs and priorities.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and fit into different schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, when travel is required, or when in-person meetings are impractical, while still allowing therapists and clients to engage in focused, goal-oriented work.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Virginia, Colorado
Languages
English
What Scott can help with
Dr. Scott Lovaas works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching.
How Scott approaches therapy
Scott's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 30 years of clinical experience.