Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Scott Lovaas works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, career questions, and challenges around parenting and caregiving. He also supports people dealing with life transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and aging and geriatric issues. He aims to listen first, understand the whole situation, and help people find clearer ways forward.

Dr. Lovaas describes his style as direct and candid while staying kind and curious. He draws on a mix of clinical approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, honest conversation, and small experiments people can try between meetings.

He brings three advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies, plus about 30 years of experience working in many settings across 13 states. Those life and professional experiences shape how he notices patterns, life stories, and relationship dynamics with clients.

Dr. Lovaas emphasizes collaboration. He listens deeply, looks at how different parts of a person’s life fit together, and works with people to set realistic goals. He often blends client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral tools, and insight-oriented work to address present-day problems and long-standing patterns.

Outside the office he has traveled widely and has five grown daughters. He also is a certified Laughing Yoga instructor and brings creativity and a sense of humor into his work when it fits the person’s goals.

How his approaches shape online sessions

Dr. Lovaas combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies and existential ideas to help people clarify what matters and take practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on deep listening and supporting the person’s own goals, useful for people feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and addiction. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choices, and values, and can help during major life changes or when people face questions about purpose.

Choosing an approach is part of the work and is done together. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions emphasize listening and reflection, practical skill building, or a mix of methods.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make meeting easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools such as worksheets and behavioral experiments between sessions. The therapist will discuss the best way to structure meetings to match schedules and treatment goals.