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Kevin Skyler, PMHNP
Kevin Skyler is a board‑certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Oakland, California. Kevin is a well-rounded clinician who treats patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
More about Kevin Skyler
Before becoming a nurse, Kevin was a long-time volunteer counselor with the Suicide Prevention Center in Los Angeles and originally planned to become a psychologist. He went on to pursue other interests but remained deeply fascinated by brain science, emerging research, and the more philosophical dimensions of psychiatry. Ultimately, these passions drew Kevin back to psychiatry, where his longstanding curiosity about human experience and creativity found a natural home.
Kevin collaborates with clients to find solutions that feel realistic and meaningful, all while encouraging them to stay curious, hopeful, and engaged in their own healing. He strives to make people feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys expressing his creativity through painting, film photography, and working on old motorcycles.
Education & Experience
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Los Angeles. He began his career as a board-certified psychiatric RN, working in both acute inpatient and long-term psychiatric settings. While these experiences provided a strong clinical foundation, he recognized the importance of understanding the full continuum of mental health care and sought additional experience in outpatient practice.
To expand his training, Kevin returned to Cal State Los Angeles and earned his Master of Science in Nursing in 2023. He then completed a psychiatric residency at Santa Rosa Community Health in 2024, which prepared him to serve individuals with a wide range of mental health needs and levels of clinical complexity.
Certifications & Memberships
- As Seen on Psychology Today
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)