Dr. Scott Lovaas

Dr. Scott Lovaas helps people facing stress, anxiety, career concerns, relationship struggles, and life changes. He also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, intimacy questions, and caregiver stress. He offers a direct but compassionate approach that aims to find practical next steps for the challenges you bring.

Dr. Lovaas begins by listening closely to understand the whole picture around a person’s life. He draws on multiple clinical approaches and focuses on what will actually move someone forward. Sessions tend to be candid and solution-minded while staying grounded in curiosity and respect.

He holds three advanced degrees, including a doctorate and a background in social work. With 30 years of experience, he has worked across many settings in 13 states. Those years have brought repeated exposure to a wide range of life situations, from addiction and trauma to aging and end-of-life concerns.

Outside the office he brings a curious, creative energy. He has traveled widely and has five grown daughters. He is also a certified Laughing Yoga instructor, which speaks to his preference for innovation and surprising tools when they fit.

People who work with him can expect straightforward conversation and practical ideas they can try between sessions. He welcomes a discussion about goals and will tailor the plan to what each person needs and wants.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their values, make decisions, and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Existential Therapy addresses questions of meaning, choice, and identity, which can help when life transitions or career decisions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Lovaas will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels right for the client.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available with this therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better fits a work break. They also let someone use a quieter setting at home or work and choose whether to meet with video or an alternative format if offered. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to suit the way someone prefers to engage.