- Self-esteem work
- Emotion regulation
- Attachment focus
About Elliott
Elliott Skaggs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical work. Based in New York, he focuses on self-esteem and related concerns such as identity, relationships, and addictive behaviors. He uses a blend of evidence-based methods to help people manage mood, panic, shame, and problems with trust or commitment.
He aims to build a straightforward, respectful working relationship. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills. Elliott balances direct feedback with supportive conversation to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and on acceptance-based ideas to reduce struggle with difficult feelings. He also uses attachment-informed approaches to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Techniques from dialectical behavior therapy show up when clients need emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
People come for a range of issues: body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS concerns, infidelity, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also supports men facing role and identity conflicts and those experiencing panic or mood symptoms.
Elliott describes his role as collaborative. He works with each person to identify small, achievable steps. Practical skill-building is a regular part of sessions, alongside time to make sense of feelings and history.
How Elliott’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people move toward chosen values while handling uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches skills to shift both. It is useful for mood, panic, and many daily life problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what helps, what doesn’t, and adjusts plans as needed so sessions stay useful and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work shifts, or travel. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and avoid needing extra travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT skills to remote sessions so people practice techniques between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Elliott typically address?
He focuses on self-esteem and related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, communication problems, addiction, mood and panic symptoms, and life purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical skill-building with reflective conversation. He gives direct feedback while working collaboratively on concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from New York. His licensure is recorded as NY LMHC and SC LPC.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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