- Strengthen self esteem
- Improve relationships
- Practical emotion skills
About Elliott
Elliott Skaggs is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York. He brings eight years of experience supporting people working through self-esteem struggles, identity questions, and relationship pain. Elliott aims to be warm and direct in session to help clients make practical change.
He focuses on everyday problems people face, like low self-worth, shame, and the stress of life transitions. He also helps with addiction, body image concerns, communication problems, and issues such as infidelity or divorce and separation. Men’s wellbeing is a named area of focus in his work.
Elliott describes his style as compassionate and accountable. He works to build a strong connection while also encouraging clients to try new behaviors between sessions. That might mean practicing emotional regulation skills or testing different ways of talking about difficult topics.
His approach combines several evidence-based methods to give practical tools. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion skills. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people clarify values and repair relational patterns.
People who choose Elliott can expect a collaborative process. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, grow self-compassion, and reduce behaviors that get in the way of goals. He frames change as gradual and grounded in day-to-day choices.
How Elliott’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts without getting driven by them and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with life purpose questions, shame, and patterns that erode self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce mood symptoms and panic when practiced between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and communication and supports rebuilding healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on a workday, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals often tailor exercises, homework, and emotion-regulation practices so they work in everyday settings and across sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elliott help with?
He focuses on self-esteem and related issues such as attachment problems, body image, commitment concerns, communication problems, addiction, and life purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are described as warm and direct. He balances empathetic listening with practical accountability to help clients make changes.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with people on emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York with licensure also noted in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.