Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC

New York · 8 years in practice

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 015352 · expires September 2027
LPC, South Carolina: 11910 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1184276354 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Elliott

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York. He has eight years of experience helping people facing low self-esteem, relationship strain, addiction, and shifting life goals. Elliott presents a warm and straightforward style that balances empathy with clear expectations.

He focuses on issues like attachment difficulties, body image, commitment worries, divorce and separation, and problems with communication. He also works with people coping with mood disorders, panic attacks, and substance use concerns.

Background and approach

Elliott pays attention to identity questions, life purpose, and the strain of guilt or shame. Elliott blends several practical approaches in sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name values and take small steps toward them.

He draws on Attachment-Based ideas to map relationship patterns. He also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools to clarify thinking and build new habits. Sessions aim to build self-awareness, better emotional regulation, and stronger interpersonal skills.

Elliott emphasizes being compassionate while also challenging unhelpful patterns. He talks plainly and sets doable goals so change feels manageable. He offers culturally responsive care and seeks to honor each person’s background and experience.

Elliott works with adults who are ready to look closely at what matters to them and make practical changes. The tone in his work is accepting yet action-oriented, helping people move forward without dismissing pain.

Focus 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

Approaches Elliott names

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Online support

How Elliott Uses Several Approaches Online

Existential therapy looks at big life questions like purpose, meaning, and responsibility, helping people clarify what matters to them and face life transitions with more honesty. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on naming personal values and taking small behavioral steps in those directions even when emotions are strong. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in relationships so people can change how they connect and respond to others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Elliott will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then choose methods that fit. That collaborative process means strategies can change over time as needs and circumstances shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Common topics include low self-esteem, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and life purpose questions. Elliott also works with mood disorders, panic attacks, substance use, and relationship challenges such as infidelity and separation.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are warm and straightforward with a mix of empathy and accountability. The approach aims to increase self-awareness, emotional regulation, and practical problem solving.

What experience does this clinician bring?

Elliott has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on identity, addiction, and relational concerns. That background informs a practical, results-focused way of working.

What are the credentials and where is the practice located?

Holdings include LMHC and LPC credentials, with practice in New York. Licensing is listed as NY LMHC and SC LPC.

In which languages are sessions provided?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for shorter check-ins or longer conversations.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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