Dr. Elliott received his undergraduate degree at L.S.U. then earned his Ph.D. in Psychology at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis).  He began his teaching career at University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette).  As the staff Psychologist at the USL Parent-Child Center for three years, Dr. Elliott coordinated the program which was funded by a federal grant.  The model program to help children and their families was adopted by the Lafayette School System and remained operational for twenty years.

Dr. Elliott retired from the Psychology Department of ULL, after twenty years as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Education.  He opened a part-time clinical practice after obtaining his license in 1976.  In 1993 he transitioned full-time into private practice doing evaluations and therapy.

Dr. Elliott specialized in work with children and adults dealing with developmental issues such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and various Learning Disabilities.  Luke Served as a Court-Appointed Psychologist for disputed custody cases for ten years.  He was a board member of the Woman’s Foundation for 20 years.

Now retired from active clinical practice, Dr. Elliott is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).  He is currently a board member for LARC, which assists children and adults with developmental disabilities.