- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
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 related emotional concerns. His practice addresses issues such as shame, life transitions, sexuality, addiction, and interpersonal struggles.
He helps people name feelings that are hard to describe. Sessions are conversational and direct. Elliott combines listening with clear feedback to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.
His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and how emotions shape relationships. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support values-based change and practical skill building. Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centered practices inform how he builds rapport and explores recurring conflicts.
Clients can expect to practice concrete skills in session. Elliott often focuses on communication habits, managing panic or mood symptoms, and reshaping self-critical thoughts. He also addresses areas like body image, commitment concerns, substance use, and anger tied to guilt or shame.
The practice aims to be inclusive and attentive to each person's background and identity. People interested in beginning work are invited to use the site's matching flow to book an initial session and outline what they want to focus on.
How Elliott's approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions and attachment shape repeated relationship patterns. Online sessions can use EFT to help clients notice and name feelings, then practice new ways of responding in relationships.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. In tele-sessions ACT techniques help people notice unhelpful patterns and begin small steps toward what matters to them.
Finding the right approach is explored together. Elliott will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused work is emphasized.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are set through the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Tell him about scheduling needs and any constraints so session length and timing can be discussed and arranged.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elliott help with?
He works with self-esteem issues and a range of related concerns such as attachment problems, body image, addiction, infidelity, panic, mood difficulties, and life-purpose questions.
What approach does he use in sessions?
The practice centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, client-centered, and attachment-based methods to address emotions and relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Elliott has eight years of experience as a practicing counselor and brings that background to his work with emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in New York with licensure details noted as NY LMHC and SC LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he meet with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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