Elliott Skaggs, LMHC
About me
My pronouns are He/Him and I am specialized in providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. I also have experience in helping clients from all walks of life with addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, career concerns, self esteem, and existential concerns with meaning and spirituality. I aim to create a compassionate, non-judgemental, and empathetic place for you to discuss your concerns. I also use an eclectic variety of therapeutic modalities as I build rapport with you and get familiar with what approach works best for your unique needs. I look forward to working with and supporting you as you navigate your journey towards well being.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NY LMHC 015352