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Social media has been buzzing this week surrounding celebrity wellness coach, motivational speaker, and author Dr. Cheyenne Bryant after renewed online conversations began questioning her credentials, licensing, and use of the “doctor” title.
The debate picked up steam after clips from a recent podcast interview began circulating online where Bryant clarified that she is not a licensed therapist and intentionally chose not to work within traditional clinical or insurance systems. That immediately sparked major discussion across social media, with people debating her educational background, branding, and whether audiences have misunderstood her role over the years.
On Thursday, Bryant addressed the controversy head-on during an appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show on FOX 5 DC while also promoting her new book, Live Your Promise.
During the interview, Bryant stood firmly behind her credentials and pushed back against critics online, stating that she has multiple degrees and years of experience helping people through her motivational and wellness work.
According to reports, Bryant has said she earned degrees in psychology and Pan-African studies before pursuing doctoral studies in counseling psychology at Argosy University, the now-closed school that lost accreditation in 2019. The ongoing conversation online largely centers around whether her educational background qualifies her to professionally use the “Dr.” title in the way she has built her brand.
As expected, clips from Bryant’s FOX 5 appearance quickly made their rounds online Thursday, with supporters praising her transparency while critics continued debating the differences between wellness coaching, psychology expertise, and licensed therapy.
The interview also marks another viral moment for Marissa Mitchell and The Marissa Mitchell Show, which continues carving out its lane as a go-to spot for trending celebrity interviews and buzzy social conversations in the DMV and beyond.
Get into the moment below.
