Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate support for self-esteem and meaningful change
- Warm accountable therapy
- Evidence based skills
- Inclusive affirming care
About Elliott Skaggs
Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC, is a licensed therapist in New York and South Carolina who helps individuals navigate complex emotional and relational concerns, including identity-related stress. His work often focuses on self-esteem and shame, major life transitions, sexuality, addiction, and patterns that can make relationships feel difficult or stuck. He approaches therapy with compassion and affirmation, creating room for clients to feel understood while also supporting meaningful, lasting change.
His style prioritizes a strong therapeutic connection, aiming to be warm and empathetic while also encouraging accountability. Elliott draws on evidence-based practices to help clients strengthen self-compassion, build self-awareness, improve interpersonal skills, and develop tools for emotional regulation. A key theme in his work is learning to hold a helpful paradox: accepting oneself as they are today while also taking steps toward growth. This balance is informed by concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Elliott welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and strives to offer culturally responsive, inclusive care that respects each person’s lived experience and strengths. Whether someone is coping with emotional distress, relationship strain, identity concerns, or the desire to change self-defeating habits, he is committed to supporting a steady, compassionate path forward.
His style prioritizes a strong therapeutic connection, aiming to be warm and empathetic while also encouraging accountability. Elliott draws on evidence-based practices to help clients strengthen self-compassion, build self-awareness, improve interpersonal skills, and develop tools for emotional regulation. A key theme in his work is learning to hold a helpful paradox: accepting oneself as they are today while also taking steps toward growth. This balance is informed by concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Elliott welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and strives to offer culturally responsive, inclusive care that respects each person’s lived experience and strengths. Whether someone is coping with emotional distress, relationship strain, identity concerns, or the desire to change self-defeating habits, he is committed to supporting a steady, compassionate path forward.
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 providing therapy.
Is Elliott Skaggs a licensed therapist?
Yes. Elliott Skaggs is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC. License details include NY LMHC 015352 and 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, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Elliott Skaggs work with international clients?
No. Elliott Skaggs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elliott Skaggs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like 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, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Flexible Online
Elliott Skaggs integrates structured, skills-focused therapy with a warm, person-centered style to support growth in self-esteem, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), clients learn to notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and practice practical strategies for shifting unhelpful patterns, which can be useful when stress, panic, or self-criticism start to take over.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts also inform his work, with an emphasis on balancing acceptance and change. This approach often includes building tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, especially when intense emotions or relationship conflict feel hard to manage. Attachment-Based Therapy may be woven in to explore how past and present relationships shape trust, boundaries, and connection, which can be particularly relevant for attachment concerns, infidelity, or separation and divorce.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elliott collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the work over time to support steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to choose the format that best matches a client’s comfort level from session to session.