Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW
Virginia · 30 years in practice
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904011371 · expires June 2027
- LCSW, Colorado
- CSW.09923682 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1194364562 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He also supports concerns like career stress, intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He draws on broad clinical experience to listen closely and understand each person's situation. He uses a direct but kind style. Sessions are conversational and practical.
He pays attention to the whole picture and how different parts of life connect.
Background and approach
His goal is to help people find workable next steps that fit their values and commitments. Dr. Lovaas brings three advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies, and 30 years of practice across many settings.
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has practiced in multiple states, grounding his work in long experience. Travel and curiosity have shaped his perspective, including time spent in many countries. He values creativity and lightness alongside serious work.
Outside of clinical work he has five grown daughters and trains as a Laughing Yoga instructor. Those life roles inform a practical, human approach in sessions. People who meet with him can expect a blend of listening, candid feedback, and solution-focused planning.
He aims to help clients clarify what matters to them, cope with difficult emotions, and build steps toward the life they want. He invites conversation about a person’s journey and practical goals.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How existential and practical approaches work online
Existential Therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, purpose, and loss. It focuses on clarifying values and what matters most when life feels uncertain or empty. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, offering attentive listening and empathy to help people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients and the therapist decide what fits best based on the person's goals, struggles, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchange. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited and allow a focused conversation without being on camera. Chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care responsibilities, or travel while keeping the therapeutic work consistent.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, career problems, ADHD, and many life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines deep listening with direct, candid feedback and a solution-focused approach. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in a variety of settings across many states and draws on that background in practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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