About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, addictions, grief, and changes in life. He also supports work on self-esteem, sleep problems, intimacy issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He works with concerns tied to aging, caregiving, cancer, and end-of-life matters as well. Dr. Lovaas brings 30 years of practice to this work.
He starts by listening closely to understand each person's situation. That listening shapes a clear, straightforward plan.
How Scott works
He tends to be direct and candid while staying curious and kind. Solution-focused steps are married to deeper reflection about life meaning. Dr.
Lovaas uses several therapy approaches depending on what fits. He draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space, cognitive behavioral therapy to change thinking and behavior patterns, and psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing themes. He also integrates existential questions about purpose and the Gottman Method for relationship work when that is helpful.
His background includes advanced study in social work and related fields, and three advanced degrees that inform his perspective. Work across many states and varied settings shaped his practical style. He combines clinical training with creative interests, including teaching laughing yoga.
Sessions are collaborative and pragmatic. People can expect a mix of talking, problem-solving, and exploring personal meaning. He invites people to share their story and to work together toward clearer goals and daily improvements.
Scott lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Scott works with
The areas below are the ones Scott selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Lovaas commonly blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people lead discussions about what matters to them, which helps when someone needs emotional support or clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns.He views finding the right approach as a team effort. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and daily obstacles, then suggest ways of working together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try strategies and adjust what isn’t helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or the client prefers no camera. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone wants shorter, flexible exchanges during the week. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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