- Self esteem work
- Attachment focus
- CBT and ACT
About Elliott
Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in New York with eight years of experience. He focuses on self esteem and helps people who struggle with shame, relationship conflicts, identity questions, and difficult life changes.
He works with concerns such as attachment issues, body image, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance concerns. Elliott also addresses topics like guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.
Elliott uses a mix of practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build action even when feelings are hard. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behavior patterns.
He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach emotional regulation and coping skills. Attachment-focused ideas help when relationship patterns and trust are central concerns. Sessions aim to strengthen everyday skills people can use between meetings.
His style centers on clear communication, steady feedback, and setting realistic goals together. People can expect direct discussion of what works and what does not, with regular attention to progress. Elliott practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Elliott commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practice. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which can help with self esteem and avoidance. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches experiments and behavior changes to reduce panic and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts how sessions unfold based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, use shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills and experiments in real-life settings between meetings, then talk about what happened in the next session.
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 kinds of concerns does he address?
Elliott focuses on self esteem and related issues. He also works with attachment problems, body image, communication and commitment concerns, addiction, mood and panic issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward, skills-focused methods and provides regular feedback. Sessions combine talking through problems with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of relational and emotional issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.