Founded in 2018 by Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann, Waylight Psychological emphasizes research-backed, evidence-based mental health support for children, adolescents, and adults.
The Waylight Psychological team aims to deliver high-quality evaluative and treatment services throughout the Pittsburgh region.
As a licensed psychologist and certified clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann channels her natural empathy, leadership, and curiosity into data-informed treatment strategies.
A life-long distance runner, Dr. Grefe McCann applies her rigorous mental focus and endurance into tackling complex mental health issues with her clients—something that has sustained her through her entire career.
Dr. Grefe McCann has always sought out challenging opportunities and has extensive experience treating clients who present with mood concerns, behavioral problems, and trauma histories in school, outpatient, and hospital settings.
Dr. Grefe McCann earned her bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College and her Master of Science and Doctoral degrees from St. John’s University. Prior to moving to Pittsburgh, Dr. Grefe McCann worked as a school psychologist in Connecticut and staff psychologist at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Grefe McCann is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), Dr. Grefe McCann practices telehealth outside of Pennsylvania in fellow states participating in the compact. She is also a National Registrar Health Service Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
When Dr. Grefe McCann isn’t in the Waylight Psychological office, you’ll find her chasing after her kids, working in the local hospitals, and finding new eateries in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Cydney Quinn, a Duquesne University PhD graduate, has built a reputation as an outstanding diagnostician through her thoughtful, compassionate, and comprehensive approach to providing diagnostic clarity to new patients.
With experience working across a variety of settings—including school districts, law clinics, juvenile justice settings, medical organizations, and private practices—Dr. Quinn is skilled at navigating challenges with individuals from diverse backgrounds and mental health concerns.
Outside of the Waylight Psychological office, Dr. Quinn enjoys spending her time outdoors with her husband and two young children. She also has enjoyed teaching courses to doctoral-level students related to counseling, diagnostic testing, supervision, and personality disorders.
We separate our services into two critical disciplines: diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based therapy. Together, they create a clear pathway to greater awareness and understanding of oneself.
We’re here to guide you through life’s challenges and provide the support you deserve.
We see the whole person—not a name in a database. You matter here.
We deliver consistent, professional treatment and guidance to help you build a brighter future.
We rely on research-backed, evidence-based care to assist all of our clients—including you.
We believe therapy is a collaborative relationship—not a hierarchical association.
