Cheyenne Skinner

My communication style

I'm warm and direct. Years in jails, emergency rooms, and psychiatric units mean there's very little you can say that will unsettle me. I'll reflect back what I hear, and when something doesn't add up, I'll name it — gently, and with curiosity rather than judgment. You don't need to perform being okay with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started in group practice, then moved into acute settings — psychiatric services in a county detention center and psychiatric ERs in New York. I met people at their worst moments and saw how rarely anyone stayed long enough to ask what they wanted next, or helped them build a path there. That's why I built this practice.

My goals for you

We set goals in your language, not clinical shorthand — what you want to feel, do, or stop doing. I break those into steps small enough to actually start, usually with something to practice between sessions. You'll always know what we're working toward and why. If something isn't working, we change it rather than repeating it louder.

Our first session

The first session is a conversation. I'll ask what brought you here now, what you've already tried, and what you want to be different — some of it is standard intake, but it shouldn't feel like a form. You'll get a sense of how I work and whether it fits. If I'm not the right clinician for you, I'll say so and help you find who is.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Spiritual