Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC

New York · 8 years in practice

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing 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 (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in New York. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with self-esteem, shame, identity questions, and relationship problems. Elliott aims to meet clients with warmth and clear, steady support.

He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand how emotions shape their relationships and reactions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and build safer emotional patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions mix listening, practical skills, and straightforward reflection. Elliott emphasizes building a strong working relationship first. He aims to combine empathy with accountability so people can try new ways of coping.

That can mean practicing communication skills, managing panic or mood symptoms, or working through issues like infidelity, substance concerns, or life transitions. His work includes addressing body image, commitment worries, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He offers a direct, compassionate style for people who want honest feedback alongside emotional support.

He also brings attention to cultural and identity factors in therapy. With eight years of experience, Elliott focuses on helping people make steady, realistic changes. He supports practical steps toward better emotional regulation, clearer communication, and improved self-compassion.

The aim is to help people leave sessions feeling understood and with a small, manageable next step.

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

Emotion-focused tools for online therapy

Elliott uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name the emotions that drive their behavior in relationships. That approach focuses on shifting how people experience and respond to strong feelings so interactions feel less reactive and more connected.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy ideas are used to identify repeated relational patterns and build more supported ways of relating to others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elliott works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. He will suggest experiments and practices, then check in to see what helps and what needs adjusting.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people use visual cues for emotion work, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving schedules, or busy days while keeping momentum toward change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elliott commonly help with?

Elliott works with people facing low self-esteem, shame, and identity questions. He also addresses issues like addiction, infidelity, panic attacks, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What is Elliott's therapeutic style like?

He combines a warm, empathic presence with clear feedback and accountability. Sessions often include emotional exploration, skill practice, and goal-focused discussion.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational problems. That background informs his mix of approaches and practical tools.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York. His licenses also include registration in South Carolina as noted in his background.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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