Elliott Skaggs, LMHC, LPC

Elliott Skaggs is a licensed therapist who helps people navigate difficult emotional and relational challenges with compassion and practical strategies. He practices in New York and South Carolina and holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflect his formal training and state licensure. Elliott focuses on improving self-esteem and supporting clients facing attachment wounds, body image concerns, commitment and communication difficulties, and the effects of divorce, infidelity, or substance use. He also addresses issues related to guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS, life purpose, men’s concerns, midlife transitions, mood disorders, and panic attacks.

Elliott combines warmth and accountability in sessions, building rapport while encouraging growth. He draws on evidence-based methods to help clients develop self-compassion, greater self-awareness, better interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation tools. His work integrates ideas from Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside other therapeutic approaches to balance acceptance of one’s present experience with motivation for change. Elliott aims to offer culturally responsive, inclusive care that honors each person’s unique background and strengths, creating a supportive space for exploration and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elliott uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful for people working through life purpose questions, anxiety, or patterns that get in the way of meaningful action.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another key approach, focusing on how early relationships shape current connection patterns. Elliott helps clients explore attachment styles, improve communication, and build more secure ways of relating, which can benefit those struggling with intimacy, trust, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elliott works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels personally relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Elliott is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around daily responsibilities and access support from different locations. These options increase flexibility and help clients maintain continuity of treatment with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of minor logistical barriers.