Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC

Therapist in New York

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

License 015352, 11910 · New York, South Carolina Expires September 2027, August 2027
NPI 1184276354 · national registry
Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English

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About Elliott

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York. He has eight years of experience helping people sort through self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns. Elliott aims to create a warm, honest space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.

He focuses on concrete changes as well as self-acceptance. Elliott uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

He also draws on attachment ideas to better understand relationship dynamics and emotional responses. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Elliott listens closely, offers feedback, and helps clients set small, manageable steps for change.

He balances empathy with practical homework so progress carries into daily life. People bring a wide range of issues, including body image, commitment questions, communication struggles, and the fallout from divorce or infidelity. Elliott also helps those dealing with addiction, panic attacks, mood shifts, and questions about life purpose and men’s issues.

He describes his approach as compassionate and affirming while still asking clients to do the work needed for change. Elliott welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and centers cultural responsiveness in his practice.

Credentials

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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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

These are the approaches 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.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward a more meaningful life, which can help with low self-worth and life direction concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and bonds. It helps people understand why they respond the way they do in relationships and learn new ways to connect and regulate emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work in a face-to-face way without commuting. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking.

These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and to use the kinds of interactions that feel most comfortable for each person.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Elliott commonly help with?

He works with people facing self-esteem struggles and a range of relational and emotional issues such as attachment problems, body image, commitment worries, communication problems, divorce and separation, addiction, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are warm and conversational with a practical focus. Elliott mixes empathic listening with clear feedback and small steps clients can practice between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

Elliott has eight years of clinical experience working with individuals on emotional, identity, and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed as a New York LMHC and a South Carolina LPC. He practices based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does cost and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Elliott?

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