Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW
Therapist in Virginia
Dr.
- License 0904011371, CSW.09923682 · Virginia, Colorado Expires June 2027, August 2027
- NPI 1194364562 · national registry
- Experience and languages 30+ years in practice English
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About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, grief, addiction, and changes in life. He also supports concerns like parenting strain, intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and work or career stress.
He is Dr. Scott Lovaas, a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience. He listens first to understand the full picture and how different parts of a person’s life fit together.
He works in a direct and solution-focused way while staying kind and curious.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and to find practical next steps. His approach borrows from several well-known methods, including Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, existential questions, and the Gottman Method for relationship matters. These influence how he frames problems and chooses tools to try.
Scott’s background includes advanced study in divinity, social work, and media, plus professional work across many states. He has also lived a life shaped by travel and family, and he brings creativity into sessions, including lighter practices like Laughing Yoga when appropriate. Sessions tend to focus on concrete changes people can make between meetings and on building clearer communication and coping skills.
He invites people to share their stories and to shape goals together. If someone wants a practical, thoughtful partner in change, he offers that steady presence.
Credentials
- LCSW (Virginia)
- License 0904011371 · expires June 2027
- LCSW (Colorado)
- License CSW.09923682 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1194364562 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Scott names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How his approaches work online and in session
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what he hears, and helps build goals from the client’s own values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and reducing conflict in close relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and together they decide which methods fit the goals and personality of the client. This is a collaborative process where methods can be mixed or adjusted over time. Online formats make therapy easier to fit into everyday life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people stay in contact between sessions and keep progress moving when schedules are tight. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain momentum toward their goals.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, career stress, and life transitions among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His work is direct and solution-focused while remaining kind and curious. He listens closely, looks at the whole life context, and helps people find practical next steps.
What is his professional background?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience and holds advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies. He has worked across multiple states and draws on varied life experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCSW and CSW with licensure in Colorado and Virginia, and he practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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