Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York. He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and brings eight years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing self-esteem and identity concerns. Elliott aims to create a warm, direct space where people can talk about shame, sexuality, addiction, and relationship struggles.

He focuses on building a strong connection first. Elliott balances empathy with clear, practical steps so people can both feel heard and make lasting changes. He uses straightforward techniques to help clients notice patterns, manage emotions, and improve how they relate to others.

Common topics Elliott addresses include attachment worries, body image struggles, commitment questions, communication problems, and challenges after divorce or separation. He also works with people dealing with substance use, HIV/AIDS related issues, infidelity, guilt, and midlife transitions. Mood disorders and panic attacks are within his scope as well.

Elliott draws on several evidence-informed methods. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and client-centered listening. The mix is aimed at increasing self-compassion, clarity about values, and emotional regulation skills.

Sessions emphasize practical skills and honest conversation. Elliott helps people set small, doable goals and practice new habits between meetings. He strives to make therapy feel relevant to everyday life and to support each person’s goals with respect for their background and identity.

How Elliott’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for issues like low self-esteem, life purpose concerns, and chronic shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes; it can help with mood problems and panic symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting appointments into busy schedules, reducing commute time, and making it easier to keep brief check-ins during the day. Some people prefer online meetings because they can focus on skill practice from home or handle shorter follow-ups when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help maintain progress between in-person visits or when travel is difficult, but check the therapist's listed options when you schedule.