I just received my Doctorate in Ministry with a focus in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University in 2025. I received a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling, from Grand Canyon University in 2016. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina license number 12968. I practiced as an LPC-Intern at Davis Regional Medical Center Psychiatric Unit for a total of 6 months from June 2016 to December 2016. In addition, I have been practicing counseling from a pastoral perspective under a ministry since 2012 for a total of 5 years in that arena of pastoral counseling. I have also been working in the profession of counseling from a substance use disorder perspective since 2013 license number CADC 2108 for a total number of years of 4 years of substance abuse counselor. Prior to working as a counselor, I worked in the capacity of a pastor since 2003. The National Christian Counseling Association licenses me as a Pastoral Temperament Counselor LN-16647 since 2013. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have a broad background in services to encompass adolescence, adults individuals, and couples. I work with individuals with a variety of issues including emotional, spiritual, relationship, or behavioral challenges; making difficult life decisions; dysfunctional eating, divorce; or those simply wanting to glean a deeper understanding of themselves. My specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, stress and anger management, and sexual disorders.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Elliot Sanchez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He's the man !!
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I've had a great experience working with Dr. Sánchez. He's incredibly knowledgeable and brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to each session. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a therapist who combines professionalism with genuine empathy.
Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He genuinely wants what is best for me and says so without judgement.
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Really enjoy Dr. Sanchez. I like his approach to conversation and he is very practical.
He never makes me feel like something is wrong with me or that I have problems.
Written on Jun 01, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Sanchez was very helpful and a true professional! Very thankful for his care and support.
Written on Jun 01, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Sanchez helped me with a few issues linked to dating and self-confidence. I really liked the direct approach he used and the questions he asked. It made me think a lot and I know now which steps I need to tackle!
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Sanchez is the type of therapist I was hoping to get. Professional and to the point; I appreciate his approach in our sessions/messages. I suspect our sessions will be very productive.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Greatly appreciate all the help he does!
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Sanchez is a phenomenal professional. He is an excellent listener and helps sort through complex scenarios. I highly recommend his services!
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Elliot for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Super nice and understanding guy. Listens before he speaks! Which is a great quality in my opinion! Highly recommend
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
Dr. Sanchez has been incredibly helpful. He’s helped me start to pick things apart from my actions and start to lay the ground work for healing moving forward.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
He’s amazing and helpful truly God is speaking through him
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Sanchez is amazing, he’s helped guide me back in the right direction. I’ve come to the realization that a lot of my problems in life are not as bad as I made them out to be. He’s helped guide me back to the Lord. He is understanding and rational. He asks many questions that cause you to step back. Challenges you in ways you didn’t know you needed to b be or even knew you could be. I 130% Recommend Dr. Sanchez. He’d be the perfect match for a wide variety of people.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really appreciate the manner in which he listens and asks the simple yet soulfully profound questions. Offers a safe and sacred space to show up and search out the stories you are telling yourself and examine if these stories are truly in line with the life you want to be living. Grateful for a caring, curious and compassionate accompaniment in this journey we call life.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Sanchez and better help have truly been a blessing!
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Very helpful and professional
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
A great combination of a listening ear and goal oriented therapist.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
So far really good
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Sanchez offers great insight and perspectives.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr Sanchez has been very helpful and understanding. He made it super easy to connect with him and establish a relationship. Lastly, I have really appreciated the ease of setting my appointments with him. Look forward to accomplishing big things with his help in the future.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mr. Sanchez has been very understanding, Friendly, and encouraging. I'm still early in the process of therapy, so I can't give much more feedback than that as of yet, but I enjoy the sessions, and look forward to more, and I would recommend Him.
Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sanchez has been a great, great help in my recovery. I started this journey 2 years ago and it went by quickly. Without Dr. Sanchez to foster a self reflective environment, i believe that my journey would have continued to stagger.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life chan
Dr. Sanchez is amazing so far. Look forward to many more sessions with him.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Sanchez is the best.
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
He is a very competent doctor
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
Dr Sanchez is easy to communicate with, listens well and responds quickly.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
He is active listener and I feel as if I’m being heard.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coaching
Dr. Sanchez is great!!
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Dr. Sanchez is an amazing Therapist! He takes time to understand your concerns and provides the best advice that is always grounded and Christian beliefs. I am truly blessed and grateful that we were able to connect and not only build a great relationship from a therapy standpoint, but it blossomed into a beautiful friendship as well.
Highly recommend it!
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
I appreciate the honest advice from Dr. Sanchez.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I am really appreciative of my sessions with Dr. Sanchez. He has helped improve my mental health tremendously. He has a way of providing "tough love" that is not judgmental; I was able to apply his lessons and improve in a positive way. He is a great mirror that allows me to rethink my thoughts/feelings from a different perspective, diminishing my self-limiting beliefs. He has given me "homework" which has benefited my growth. Dr. Sanchez has provided me with invaluable support on my mental health improvement journey.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sanchez has helped me find strategies to come out of my head and work with the problems arising for me in my life. He’s really helpful and I love the way he thinks! Thank you so much for your help Dr. Sanchez!!! :)
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very happy I found Dr. Sanchez. I tried a couple of other doctors prior to him but he definitely was the best fit. He listens to me and speaks wise words of wisdom to help me see a different perspective than what I might be stuck in at the time. Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Sanchez is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him to my friends and family.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr Sanchez is caring and fantastic to talk with.
Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I truly appreciate all the Dr. Sanchez has been able to do in just a couple weeks. Our frank meetings have challenged me to better myself. I’m excited to see where our sessions go!
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Amazing therapist, straight to the point, won't ever beat around the bush and will get problems fixed at their core.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Sanchez is excellent I hope to continue my work with him.
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Sanchez makes it easy for me to talk to him, while still addressing difficult subject matters for me.
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Sanchez is a great listener and meets you where you are at. He brings a wealth of knowledge as well as an understanding of my situations. He asks great questions to get me to focus on the root of the problem but also provides great insight and actionable next steps.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks
dr sanchez has been a valuable asset to help me in a time of crisis and life change. i'm grateful to have added him to my journy
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Empathetic
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Excellent help figuring out situations
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
I have a long history of doubt and avoidance of mental health treatment. I spent many years distrusting therapists and never getting any real treatment. Dr. Sanchez was the first to really make me feel that he was looking out for me. I tried to doubt him at first but it's blatantly obvious that he genuinely enjoys helping others and it really shows in his work. I look forward to our sessions because I have never gone a session without learning something valuable. Recommend 10/10.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. Sanchez worked with me during a very uncomfortable time in my life. Work, social life, and more we’re putting me in a great deal of anxiousness daily. In situations unhealthy. But he helped me find a path to work through some of these thought patterns. I’m very grateful to him.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Sanchez is the first provider in over a decade of seeking mental health treatment who actually seemed to understand what I was going through. I have no idea where I'd be without his assistance.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 4 months
Dr. Sanchez is very easy to talk to, he listens and gives guidance while making the decisions yours. He's truly there to support your journey and help you along. I would recommend him and this avenue for therapy to anyone, its very easy to get started and to use! Quick responses and always available!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Sanchez is very attentive and offers many different ideas and thoughts for us to help the communication issues in our marriage. I would most definitely recommend him for anyone who is looking to better / repair their relationships.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist - challenges me, but is also supportive and not judgemental
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
Amazing! I've been struggling with myself for a long time now, not really knowing what was wrong. Dr. Sanchez figured it out in under 30 minutes. I may have been simple to diagnose but my life has only gone up since our first session, and I will definitely be going back.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great therapist
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The few months we have worked together have been very empowering and I’ve learnt things that will stay with me for ever. He helped me ovorcome my issues relating to anxiety, coping with becoming a mom, depression and workplace stress. Dr. Sanchez can be tough but I faund that that was exactly what I needed. I'm grateful for the experience and I wish Dr. Sanchez all the best.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr S and I spoke only once so far. He seems patient and respectful. I am so far interested in trying other sessions.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Sanchez has been absolutely amazing. I'm a combat Veteran and being paired up with him has been life changing as he is a combat Veteran as well. Having someone who understands military life, and combat environments and combat related injuries is key for me in my mental health journey.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Geat therapist
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Sanchez has a heart for helping people. He is a good guy with much insight!
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Awesome! Very to the point. No beating around the bush
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
He's great! Perfect for my needs.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and family conflicts
Sr. Sanchez comes across as a real person not just a clinical therapist who’s trying to analyze my thoughts. He gives me real life advice and counsel me on how to deal with my issues in a personal manner and yet keeps it professional.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
10/10 recommend!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Overall my experience has been hood
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
He makes talking to very easy
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Hmm. What to say here?! Dr. Elliot Sanches is fantastic. I have been in therapy for years. Some of those years have been enjoyable, with great practitioners and other years less so.
Dr. Elliot is a no nonsense type of practitioner. For me, that is very welcomed. Due to my nature of past therapy along with my years in recovery, I have an expansive vocabulary to describe situations, all the while not saying anything of substance. I immensely appreciated his position, his questions and his feedback.
I understand his journey is shifting for a moment and wish him safety and security. I very much look forward to continuing my journey with him up on his return.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, addictions, and lgbt
I have been going to therapy for years, but it seems like no one really every listened or cared enough of my concerns until I met Dr. Sanchez
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr Sanchez listened to my concerns and provided support and biblical guidances
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Within a month, not only my life, but my world point of view was changed. At first I was reluctant, but... In the end, no regrets. I can't thank my friend enough for pushing me to try, can't thank Betterhelp enough for starting this, and can't thank Dr.Elliot Sanchez enough for helping me find my wings. Y'all may not get it now, but once you get him and grow with him, you will. Again, than you all, and many blessings and love to you all. Happy growing.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Elliot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coa
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