Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate therapist for identity and relationship challenges
- Self esteem focus
- Attachment and relationships
- Flexible online sessions
About Elliott Skaggs
Elliott Skaggs, LMHC and LPC, is a licensed therapist practicing in New York who focuses on helping people navigate identity, relationship, and emotional challenges. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - both indicate formal training and state licensure to provide professional mental health care. Skaggs specializes in self esteem and addresses a wide range of concerns including attachment issues, body image, commitment and communication problems, substance use, forgiveness, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS related issues, infidelity, life purpose, men's issues, midlife transitions, mood disorders, and panic attacks.
Elliott brings a compassionate and affirming stance to clinical work, pairing warmth and empathy with clear accountability. He draws on evidence-based methods to help people build self-compassion, increase self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal skills, and develop emotion regulation strategies. His practice integrates approaches that support both acceptance of current experience and practical steps toward meaningful change, emphasizing skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Skaggs aims to provide culturally responsive and inclusive care that respects each personâs unique background and strengths. He welcomes individuals seeking support for relationship strain, identity exploration, addictive patterns, or difficult life transitions, and endeavors to create a collaborative, respectful space for growth and healing.
Elliott brings a compassionate and affirming stance to clinical work, pairing warmth and empathy with clear accountability. He draws on evidence-based methods to help people build self-compassion, increase self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal skills, and develop emotion regulation strategies. His practice integrates approaches that support both acceptance of current experience and practical steps toward meaningful change, emphasizing skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Skaggs aims to provide culturally responsive and inclusive care that respects each personâs unique background and strengths. He welcomes individuals seeking support for relationship strain, identity exploration, addictive patterns, or difficult life transitions, and endeavors to create a collaborative, respectful space for growth and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elliott Skaggs have?
Elliott Skaggs has 8 years of experience.
Is Elliott Skaggs a licensed therapist?
Yes. Elliott Skaggs holds these credentials: LMHC, LPC. License details: NY LMHC 015352, SC LPC 11910.
In which languages does Elliott Skaggs provide therapy?
Elliott Skaggs provides therapy in English.
Where is Elliott Skaggs located?
Elliott Skaggs is located in New York.
How can I work with Elliott Skaggs as my therapist?
You can work with Elliott Skaggs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elliott Skaggs work with international clients?
Elliott Skaggs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elliott Skaggs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Elliott Skaggs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify personal values and take actions that align with what matters most, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. This approach can support those wrestling with anxiety, commitment concerns, or life purpose questions.)Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns shape current ways of connecting and communicating. It can be helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, intimacy challenges, or repeated relational conflicts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT emphasizes practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are often used to manage mood difficulties, panic, and patterns of impulsive or self-defeating behavior.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elliott Skaggs works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Therapists and licensed professionals aim to tailor techniques to individual circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and life transitions, and they allow ongoing access to support when in-person visits are impractical. For many, remote sessions make consistent, skill-based work more achievable and convenient.