Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience based in New York.
01About Elliott
Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience based in New York. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with self-esteem and related life concerns. Elliott aims to be warm, direct, and practical in sessions.
Elliott works with people navigating shame, identity questions, and relationship stress. He also supports those dealing with addiction, infidelity, divorce, or midlife shifts. His practice addresses mood and panic symptoms as well as concerns about body image and life purpose.
Background and approach
His way of working starts with building trust. Elliott listens closely and responds with empathy. He also challenges unhelpful patterns and holds clients accountable for change.
He blends well-known, evidence-informed methods to teach emotion regulation and clearer communication. Elliott helps clients notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and then practice different choices. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps that fit each person’s life.
Elliott describes his approach as affirming and culturally aware. He aims to respect each person’s background while asking the hard questions needed for growth. People come for support with everyday struggles, not just major crises, and he focuses on steady progress over time.
02Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 015352 · expires September 2027
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 11910 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1184276354 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Elliott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Elliott names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Elliott names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for struggles with shame, low self-worth, and finding life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. It often helps with panic symptoms, mood disorders, and problem patterns in relationships. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elliott will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That can mean combining parts of different approaches and adjusting as progress is made. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls let people work through deeper issues with face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a way to check in between longer sessions, practice skills in real time, and keep momentum when life is hectic. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can continue even when routines change.05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Elliott focus on?
He focuses on self-esteem and related issues like attachment struggles, body image, commitment and communication problems, and life purpose questions.
What is his style of therapy like?
He aims to be warm and empathic while also offering direct feedback and accountability. Sessions mix listening with practical exercises and skill-building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Elliott has eight years of experience working with people on mood concerns, panic symptoms, addiction, and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from New York; his licensure includes a New York LMHC and a South Carolina LPC.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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