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Elliott Skaggs

Elliott Skaggs

LMHC, LPC

New York

Motivational, compassionate counselor for self-esteem

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, New York / 015352; LPC, South Carolina / 11910
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Warm and direct
    • Focus on self-esteem
    • Evidence-informed methods

    About Elliott

    Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York. He brings eight years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people who struggle with self-esteem and related life challenges. Elliott aims to be warm and straightforward in sessions and balances empathy with clear expectations for change.

    He works with people facing shame, identity questions, relationship conflict, and substance concerns. Elliott also addresses issues such as body image, commitment and communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and challenges tied to HIV/AIDS. Mood symptoms, panic attacks, midlife questions, and men’s concerns are also within his focus.

    In his approach Elliott emphasizes building rapport so clients feel understood. He uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice what matters and improve connections with others.

    Sessions are guided by empathy while also encouraging practical steps toward goals. Elliott helps clients learn emotion regulation skills and ways to respond differently in relationships. He aims to support increased self-compassion alongside the work needed to change unhelpful patterns.

    People from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and treated with cultural responsiveness. Elliott’s practice emphasizes listening to each person’s story and tailoring the process to their priorities.

  2. How Elliott uses evidence-based approaches online

    Elliott commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. ACT helps people get clearer about their values and take small, purposeful steps even when emotions are hard to sit with. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own reasons for change and can be useful for habits, substance concerns, or readiness to change.

    He also integrates attachment-based ideas to support healthier relationship patterns and improve how people connect with others. These approaches aim to be practical and collaborative rather than prescriptive. Elliott works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and adjusts the process together as needs evolve.

    Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find it simpler to join from a quiet room at home or from a break at work, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper processing. Discussing preferences at the first meeting helps tailor the rhythm and structure of sessions to everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Self esteem

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    New York, South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Elliott commonly address?

    He helps people with self-esteem and related issues such as shame, identity concerns, relationship conflict, addiction, and body image struggles.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    The approach is warm and empathic while also setting clear expectations for change. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and skill building.

    What is his clinical background?

    He brings eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational challenges.

    What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

    He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people from other countries work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions arranged and paid for?

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

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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