Change is probable, healing is possible & you are not alone.

Welcome!

My name is Cheyenne Skye.

I am an alternative-lifestyle-affirming clinical psychotherapist, who strongly believes in the power of collaboration, affirmation, and supportive exploration, to help the people I work with achieve their goals.

My work is not limited to, but includes people and communities associated with non-monogamy/polyamory, BDSM/kink/fetish, LGBTQ/TGNC, & sex work.

My goal is to help you explore, understand, integrate, and feel safe as you discover your most authentic self.

Once we learn to understand the driving processes behind our thoughts, behaviors, and patterns, we are better able to envision a path that works for us.

Together, we can co-create a space that facilitates the understanding of self, as well as the development of skills to be better prepared to cope with life's obstacles, challenges, and changes.

I look forward to working with you!

It is never too late to learn. It is never too late to start healing.  

Who I work with

While my professional expertise and lived experience pertains to alternative communities associated with non-monogamy/polyamory, kink/BDSM, LGBTQIA+, and sex work, I also work with those addressing issues related to the following,

Trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, neurodivergence, codependency, attachment, growth/fixed mindset, gender & sexual identity, divorce/separation, relational challenges (affair resolution, sexual difficulties, life trajectory changes, etc).

My approach

I know first hand how challenging it can be to find a therapist who feels like the right fit. Here is a bit of information about me, to help inform your decision.

  • My therapeutic style is client centered and fluid due to my firm belief that therapy is not a one size fits all process.

  • I use an integrative, holistic approach that combines different evidence based modalities. I tend to pull from psychoanalysis, attachment theory, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

  • I am oftentimes referred to as a "tough love therapist" by my clients due to my direct, yet nurturing approach.

  • While boundaries are crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship between clinician and client, I do not prescribe to traditional power dynamics associated with clinical psychotherapy. While I am knowledgeable in areas associated with psychotherapy and the communities I serve, you are the expert of your own experience, and I believe you have just as much, if not more, to contribute.

  • I oftentimes offer “homework” to encourage accountability and self-reflection outside of our therapy time.

Relationships

Non-monogamy

Trauma

Anxiety

Self-esteem

LGBTQIA+

BIPOC

SW Affirming

Gender

Sexuality

Conflict Resolution

Kink/BDSM affirming

Relationships Non-monogamy Trauma Anxiety Self-esteem LGBTQIA+ BIPOC SW Affirming Gender Sexuality Conflict Resolution Kink/BDSM affirming

Which service is right for you?

Therapy

Therapy is ideal for those who are:

  • committed to working through current issues, challenges, and barriers by observing and understanding their life history, past & current relationships, and past & current behaviors from a bio/psycho/social lens.

  • Are in a phase of therapeutic maintanence

  • Those who need a safe space to be vulnerable and express themselves

    Therapy with me:

  • Is clinically focused

  • Is used to assess and process mental, emotional, and behavioral issues

  • Is long term

  • Emphasizes the past, present, and future

  • Works with the conscious and unconscious

  • Is cognitively, behaviorally, emotionally, socially, spiritually, culturally, and sexually aware

  • Is used to build skills and tools for coping

  • Is used to identify and better understand maladaptive patterns and developing personalized systems for overcoming challenges

  • Is client centered, affirming, and utilizes a strengths based model

Coaching

Coaching is ideal for those who:

  • have already been to therapy, have an understanding of their wants/needs, and feel secure in their coping skill set.

    Coaching Topics:

  • Empowerment coaching for women: Ideal for those who would benefit from support in,

    • Exploring a shift in their relationship dynamic

    • Exploring sexuality/ sexual identity

    • Exploring taking risks in emotion, career, personal life, etc

    • Establishing a renewed sense of self post divorce/separation/breakup/relationship rupture

    • Healing from infidelity/trust rupture

    • Identifying, prioritizing, and advocating for needs with confidence

  • Communication coaching: Ideal for those who,

    • Struggle to understand the feelings/thoughts/ideas of those with whom they wish to communicate.

    • Ideal for those who struggle to communicate their own feelings/thoughts/ideas to others.

  • Introduction to Kink/BDSM

  • Introduction to consensual non-monogamy

  • Tools for healthy relating and communication

Supervision & Clinical Hours

  • I am an equal opportunity employer currently offering professional opportunities to LMSW’s working toward LCSW licensure in NY. I strongly suggest those who apply either identify with, or feel passionately about working with the communities mentioned above.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

  • I am currently certified in ketamine assisted psychotherapy. I am able to offer this service to people in the state of New York who qualify.

Additional Information

  • I do not accept insurance at this time. I can however, provide you with a superbill if you receive out of network benefits through insurance.

  • I do have a sliding scale fee structure. However, I am at sliding scale client capacity at this time. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for sliding scale availability, please email me here

  • All sessions are currently remote

  • Payment is accepted via credit, debit, or Venmo