Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career shifts, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues such as addiction and low self-esteem. He uses a direct but kind style and focuses on practical steps people can take. He offers listening first, then works with you to find realistic ways forward.

Scott brings three advanced degrees in divinity, social work, and media studies to his work, and he has practiced across 13 states over a 30 year career. He emphasizes looking at the whole picture - how life roles, history, and current circumstances fit together. That broad view shapes how he talks with clients and sets goals.

In sessions he combines different clinical approaches to match each person’s needs. He aims to be candid and solution-focused while keeping curiosity and gratitude at the center of the conversation. His style tends to be straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on listening closely before suggesting next steps.

Scott also draws on life experience outside clinical work. He is a father of five grown daughters and has traveled to more than 80 countries. He is a certified Laughing Yoga instructor and brings creativity and humor when appropriate.

He invites people to share their story and to work together on goals that matter. To get started, use the site process to connect and arrange a first conversation.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist creates space for you to speak, reflects what he hears, and helps you clarify your goals and values. This approach is useful when people need a supportive place to make sense of big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT is often helpful for stress, sleeping problems, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Decisions about which approach to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation to work well in remote appointments, helping sessions connect directly to everyday routines.