- Solution focused
- Warm direct style
- Creative approaches
About Scott
Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people who are struggling with sleep problems, stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He also supports concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, addiction, grief, and caregiver strain. Dr. Lovaas approaches each person with attentive listening and straightforward, solution-focused work.
He aims to see the whole picture of a person’s life. That means exploring how sleep, work, relationships, and past experiences fit together. He brings kindness, curiosity, and a candid style to sessions so people can make practical changes.
Scott holds three advanced degrees, including a degree in social work. He has worked across 13 states and has about 30 years of professional experience. These varied roles inform how he thinks about stress, identity, and life transitions.
He often uses conversation-based methods to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and solve concrete problems. Expectations are discussed early so goals are clear and measurable. He also draws on creative and experiential ideas when they fit the client’s needs.
Outside of clinical work he has traveled widely and raises five grown daughters. He is also a certified Laughing Yoga instructor and brings a sense of curiosity and lightness when appropriate. He invites prospective clients to share their story and explore next steps together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's perspective. It focuses on understanding what matters to the client and building goals around those priorities, which can help with sleep, stress, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address unhelpful sleep habits.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick or blend methods that match a person’s goals, values, and daily life. That helps prioritize what to try first and how to measure progress together.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins between work or caregiving responsibilities. They can also allow for choosing a quieter setting or a brief phone check-in when needed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Scott Lovaas address?
He supports people with sleep and rest issues plus stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, caregiver strain, and many related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens deeply and uses a direct, candid, and solution-focused approach rooted in kindness and curiosity. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try workable changes.
How much experience does he bring?
He has about 30 years of experience and has worked in a range of settings across 13 states.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.