Elliott Skaggs

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in three states including New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I got my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University and have 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including both in- and out- patient settings for substance use treatment. I have also additionally worked in public sector community mental health and private practice settings. Most of my career I worked in New York City serving diverse populations from many different backgrounds and cultures, and I developed a particularly strong niche working with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual clients seeking affirming care. I currently serve clients of all backgrounds in all three states I am licensed in.

I focus my practice on treating trauma, mood disorders, addiction, interpersonal concerns, and major life transitions. I would describe my style as eclectic. I draw from a wide range of theraputic approaches to address the unique needs of my clients. I borrow from modalities like Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognative Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and many others to aid in the theraputic process and help you reach your goals.

I start by using formal assessments to evaluate your clinical needs and build rapport with you as we go. This is in order to ensure we are a good fit and to make it a comfortable environment to "open up." Once we build a solid rapport I begin adapting my approach to your unique needs and personality. As we get to know each other we'll develop a solid treatment plan that will hold us accountable to your stated goals and help us measure our progress over time. It is my goal to balance both creating a warm environment that cultivates self acceptance while also holding you accountable to making meaningful change in your life.