Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing midlife questions and major life changes. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career transitions, grief, addictions, and parenting strains. He also supports people dealing with trauma, sleep problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Lovaas offers a calm, direct presence and listens to the full story before suggesting next steps.

He describes his style as whole-person and practical. He starts by listening closely to understand how different parts of life fit together. From there he uses clear, solution-focused conversations grounded in kindness and curiosity. Sessions are candid and aimed at finding manageable changes that fit a person’s daily life.

Scott holds three advanced degrees, including a degree in social work. He is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and Virginia and also uses the CSW credential. His work spans many settings over 30 years, which shapes his flexible approach to problems big and small.

Outside of therapy he has traveled widely and has five grown daughters. He brings creativity and a sense of humor into sessions, including techniques from Laughing Yoga that he has learned. Those elements are used when they serve a person’s goals.

People who meet with Dr. Lovaas can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and an emphasis on what can change now. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step are used to match needs with timing and availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It helps people who need a space to be heard and to clarify their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address low mood. These skills are often useful for day-to-day problems and goal-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs evolve and new priorities emerge.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use verbal and practical exercises from CBT and Client-Centered conversations in the places they live and work. Confirm current session options during the scheduling step so timing and format fit personal circumstances.