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Dr. Scott Lovaas, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Scott is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Scott. View 49 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia and Colorado

Recent reviews

I’ve had a number of therapist over the years and Dr. Lovaas is my favorite!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Lovaas is a fantastic therapist. He's helped me through some challenging times, working through work challenges and dealing with narcissistic personalities. He's also helped me through major life transitions. All round an excellent therapist who can related what I was going through and gave me the tools to heal.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Scott

  • 30 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Thanks for taking peek at my bio! My approach is wholistic--meaning I draw upon a variety of clinical theories. My first task to to provide deep listening in an effort to understand. I try and look at the whole picture and how the pieces all fit together for you and your context. I am direct, candid, and solution focused with kindness, curiosity and gratitude as my foundation.

A little about me: I have three advanced degrees in divinity, social work and media studies and I have worked in a wide variety of settings across 13 states. I also have five grown daughters. Wanderlust is in my blood--I have been fortunate to have travelled to over 80 countries, and always hoping there is more on the horizon. Additionally, I am a certified Laughing Yoga instructor--Ho, Ho, Ho, Ha, Ha. Innovation and creativity are in my wheelhouse. All these diverse experiences and education inform all that I do and who I am.

I would love to learn about you and talk about your journey.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Scott Lovaas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194364562.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904011371 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09923682 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Scott Lovaas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

49 reviews

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I’ve had a number of therapist over the years and Dr. Lovaas is my favorite!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Lovaas is a fantastic therapist. He's helped me through some challenging times, working through work challenges and dealing with narcissistic personalities. He's also helped me through major life transitions. All round an excellent therapist who can related what I was going through and gave me the tools to heal.

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. Lovaas is helping me. I’m not knowledgeable enough to articulate how, but I feel better, make better decisions both for myself and my family, and think with more clarity and focus.

Reviewed June 2024

I have very much enjoyed working with Scott and always feel it’s great to have someone to unload on. As I essentially died six years ago, I’ve been struggling to find a new life ever since. I think working with SCOTT has helped me find that and I seem to be making that happen now. It’s quite a relief.

Reviewed May 2024

Very helpful. He listens and asks thought provoking questions.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr. Scott Lovaas is simply amazing & I would highly recommend!!

Reviewed March 2024

Dr. Lovaas has been a friend and guide through the most challenging period of my life. He strikes a fine balance between shooting straight and compassionate understanding. He’s also solution oriented instead of talking in circles endlessly which has helped me process my emotions.

Reviewed February 2024

Easy to talk to

Reviewed February 2024

Dr. Lovaas is a fantastic therapist. He listens, sees the things I don't and helps guide me through tough challenges in my life. He is helping me grow through thoughtful insights and suggestions. He is an inspiration, living life to the fullest as he travels around the world. Thank you Dr. Lovaas!!

Reviewed January 2024

Can’t think of, or say enough good things about Dr Lovaas. He’s helped me by just listening intently, understanding my issues, making wise suggestions, and helping me see for myself some truths about my life. All of this has been very helpful and I’ve recently started feeling hopeful again. What more could you ask for?

Reviewed January 2024

Dr Lovaas is kind, caring, and supportive

Reviewed January 2024

Scott has been an invaluable guide in helping me view things in new ways in my personal life and work. He's helping me be better husband, family member, and leader in my work.

Reviewed April 2022

Scott has been super helpful for helping me process life. He has been a blessing to be ministered by and just what I needed in a counselor during this current season.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Lovaas is very caring, easy to talk to, and provides a great perspective to help you see your circumstances in a different light. He also has a lot of suggestions to help you grow as an individual. I highly recommend him as a counselor.

Reviewed April 2021

I was always apprehensive about therapy after my initial experience years ago. I (reluctantly) scheduled a session with Scott after reading his positive reviews. I attended the session and met Scott who was warm, direct, caring, funny and focused - exactly the person I need during this time in my life. He’s able to cover a broad spectrum of needs from career counseling to relationship and intimacy issues and beyond. I’m truly grateful for the support I’ve received from Scott. He’s been a light in my life.

Reviewed December 2023

Dr. Lovaas has made my experience with therapy such a great experience. We've met 4 times so far and i dont plan on stopping any time soon. His guidance and thoughtful responses are very appreciated.

Reviewed June 2023

Excellent therapist! Wise and uses holistic approaches to address complex interwoven emotional challenges. Kind and thoughtful approach. He's the best!

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Lovaas is skilled at viewing issues from different angles….pragmatic, emotional, spiritual, psychological, relational, etc. He is an excellent listener, often providing interesting, outside resources and important food for thought.

Reviewed February 2023

Insightful, empathetic, humorous.

Reviewed February 2023

I just started with Dr. Lovaas but I really like him so far. Seems down to earth and that he cares.

Reviewed January 2023

I recommend considering Dr. Lovaas. I appreciate that he is willing to give his perspective and also advice. I think that is very helpful rather than him just listening. I feel like he is a kind person and truly cares.

Reviewed December 2022

Dr Lovaa's is very good at listening and asking the right questions. He referred amazing videos and books to help !

Reviewed December 2022

I've come to Dr. Lovaas for guidance with anxiety/depression and intimacy issues. Through his compassion, knowledge and his holistic approach he has touched on many areas in my life and given me the wisdom and tools to lead a happy but more importantly purpose guided life. I can not recommend him enough.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr.Lovaas has helped me get through some of the biggest hurdles in my life that I’ve struggled with for years!

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Lovaas is the best!

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Lovaas surprised me. I came to him with symptoms that I saw as the problem. It took him only a few sessions of getting to know me to understand some underlying issues that I didn't know I'd been bottling up. He has improved my life.

Reviewed July 2022

Very caring and gives great advise. He is Helping me through some rough patches

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Lovaas has helped me through major life transitions this year from a career change to a new marriage and family adjustments. He's empowered me in ways that have transformed my life to focus on the important things--relationships and family and enjoying all life has to offer. He is a wonderful therapist and model of how to live life to the fullest. I am so grateful to have had his support and guidance.

Reviewed May 2022

Outstanding, helpful, and professional.

Reviewed May 2022

Scott is awesome. He's down to earth, easy to talk with, but perceptive enough to help you figure out what's going on. He also does a phenomenal job of giving you small incremental and practical steps to take to make progress.

Reviewed May 2022

Scott is an understanding, kind, sympathetic, wise and helpful therapist who is helping me in a myriad of ways. He goes above and beyond the call by emailing me to ask about how I am or how things are going. I enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for help.

Reviewed March 2022

He’s the man

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Lovaas is amazing. Very thoughtful, direct and helpful in my healing process.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr. Lovaas is completely relatable and takes the time to understand any and all possible issues associated for a full picture of the issue to better help. I wish I had found him much sooner in my therapy journey!

Reviewed January 2022

Over the past year, Dr. Lovaas had helped me work through a variety of life events and challenges to include a crisis at work, settling into married life and a new home, and family relationship challenges. He really sought to understand me. He encouraged my husband and I to dream together in a way that's brought us closer and helped us build a beautiful life together. He looks at things holistically and keeps me leaning forward. He is an excellent therapist and all round life coach.

Reviewed January 2022

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Lovaas! Scott has made a very strong impact on my life, supporting and teaching me through a hard time with health, past relationship trauma, and family issues. This is my first time going to therapy, and I've felt comfortable and understood. Scott actually cares. He's funny, empathetic, and he goes above and beyond for his clients.

Reviewed December 2021

Thank you Dr. Lovaas.

Reviewed December 2021

Very considerate

Reviewed November 2021

Excellent in every way including listening and offering solutions.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Lovaas, or Scott as he likes to be called, is friendly, understanding, and helpful. He has a great sense of humor, and is easy to talk to.

Reviewed August 2021

Dr. Scott Lovaas was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. He was able to both productively challenge me on my views and help me get my life back in order.

Reviewed July 2021

Dr. Lovaas (M.Div, LCSW, PhD). is smart and articulate. He asks good questions and has projected me forward.

Reviewed May 2021

Scott really listens and immediately calls me out on my bull***t which is exactly what I need 10/10

Reviewed May 2021

Extremely helpful.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Lovaas (Scott as ge prefers to be called) is a wonderful counselor! He listens well, reads all my entries and is able to synthesize my often scattered thoughts into themes and meaningful reflections. He is warm and counsels from a place of kindness and compassion. He seems to really "get me" which I have found challenging to encounter with previous counselors (outside of Better Help). He truly seems to care and offers meaningful insights, asks thought provoking questions, and gives you the real deal (e.g. tells me what's normal when needed, refocuses me when I'm second guessing myself and my intuition) which I appreciate. Scott takes a holistic approach to his counseling, drawing from diverse paths of study from divinity to yoga. He's amazing and has helped me work through a really tough time with work anxiety. Thank you Scott!

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Lovaas is helping my wife and I rebuild our marriage from the ground up. We've had many sessions together at this point and can highly recommend his care and support if you are struggling to do things on your own. We've also had one-on-one counseling and it has helped us both.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Lovaas is compassionate and understanding. He's straight forward and open minded.

Reviewed April 2021

I really feel like Dr. Lovaas cares and he’s concerned about my well being.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Scott has been very understanding the past few weeks with me and my anxiety issues. Hes helped me so much and has really helped throughout our sessions. I look forward to talking to him every week

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Scott Lovaas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Scott Lovaas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Scott Lovaas speak?

Dr. Scott Lovaas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Scott Lovaas have?

Dr. Scott Lovaas has 30 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Scott Lovaas licensed to practice?

Dr. Scott Lovaas is licensed to practice in Virginia and Colorado.

Does Dr. Scott Lovaas accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Scott Lovaas does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Scott Lovaas offer?

Dr. Scott Lovaas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Scott Lovaas?

Dr. Scott Lovaas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Scott Lovaas?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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