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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.
Professional experience
30yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus: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, Expats, 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, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Scott Lovaas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Excellent therapist! Wise and uses holistic approaches to address complex interwoven emotional challenges. Kind and thoughtful approach. He's the best!
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Insightful, empathetic, humorous.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 2 months
I just started with Dr. Lovaas but I really like him so far. Seems down to earth and that he cares.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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.
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr Lovaa's is very good at listening and asking the right questions. He referred amazing videos and books to help !
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr.Lovaas has helped me get through some of the biggest hurdles in my life that I’ve struggled with for years!
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lovaas is the best!
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very caring and gives great advise. He is Helping me through some rough patches
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Outstanding, helpful, and professional.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
He’s the man
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Dr. Lovaas is amazing. Very thoughtful, direct and helpful in my healing process.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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!
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very considerate
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Excellent in every way including listening and offering solutions.
Written on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Lovaas (M.Div, LCSW, PhD). is smart and articulate. He asks good questions and has projected me forward.
Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Scott really listens and immediately calls me out on my bull***t which is exactly what I need 10/10
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Extremely helpful.
Written on Apr 18, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Lovaas is compassionate and understanding. He's straight forward and open minded.
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I really feel like Dr. Lovaas cares and he’s concerned about my well being.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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