
Cristian Skinner
Psychiatrist, DO, PhD
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7200 Creedmoor Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27613
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Dr. Cristian Skinner (he/him) is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, graduated from East Carolina University, and earned his PhD in Neurobiology and Anatomy from Wake Forest University. He obtained his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Dr. Skinner works with adults across all life stages, with a special interest in geriatric psychiatry and extensive experience with PTSD, including complex trauma. He is dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ patients at various stages of adulthood.
Compassion is the foundation of his practice, aiming to create an open, welcoming space for all individuals to address their mental health needs within the context of their unique experiences. Residing in the Triangle area with his wife and terrier, Dr. Skinner is a dog lover, avid music fan, and enjoys comedy, history, and learning languages.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Choice
- Humana
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Cristian Skinner
Psychiatrist, DO, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: North Carolina / 2024-00137 Cristian Skinner
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Dementia
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
77 Central Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(984) 223-8159Nearby Areas
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Cristian Skinner
Psychiatrist, DO, PhD