Whitney and Meghan pictured outdoors in a snowy forest. Registered Psychologists. Whitney is sitting on a log and Meghan is standing, both are smiling.

Making a decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one, and there may be one or many reasons you are pursuing change. Whatever your reason for seeking out support, Cascade Health is here to support you. Services offered may look different than other therapy agencies, and this is by design. Living and engaging in the natural world is an integral part of this practice. Getting outdoors and being in nature allows us to exist as we are, without judgement or expectation. Nature is good for us, nature heals us. Cascade Health offers several unique options to work together including Secure Online Video Therapy, Walk and Talk Therapy, and Mobile Therapy. The choice is yours.

Cascade Health is Queer owned and operated. This practice was created to affirm and support you along your healing journey. You belong here, you are seen here, you matter here.

Nature is not only nice to have, but it’s a have-to-have for physical health and cognitive functioning.

-Richard Louv

Author of Last Child in the Woods

Cascade Health. Whitney and Meghan Registered Psychologists LGBTQ+ Therapists in Calgary, AB. Whitney is sitting in the mobile office van, the Outpost. Meghan is standing outside of the Outpost mobile office van, both Whitney and Meghan are smiling.
Whitney and Meghan Registered Psychologists walking on a snowy path. Walk and Talk Therapy in Calgary, AB, Canada. Both Whitney and Meghan are smiling

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Whitney (Whit) Bryant (She/Her)

BHSc., MEd., Registered Psychologist

Founder, Owner, Cascade Health

Hello!

My name is Whitney (she/her) and I was born and raised on Treaty 7 land in Mohkínstsis, also known as Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The accessibility of outdoor activities, the sunshine, mountains, and nature is what I love most about living and working here. I grew up playing competitive sports and I enjoy movement of any kind, but my favourite kind is the outdoor kind. In my time away from work, I enjoy being outside and unplugging outdoors. I am a cyclist, bikepacker, and mountain biker (with a terrible sense of direction.) I like cycling so much that my bike is my primary mode of transportation, yes, even in winter. I am a yoga practitioner, traveler, hiker, and a lover of wild places, wild animals, and fresh air. I like books, brains, random facts, and have been with my partner for 20 years.

I graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2014 with a Bachelors of Health Sciences in Addictions Counselling. I completed a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in Addictions and Mental Health from the University of Lethbridge in 2016. Currently I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. Prior to my work in the therapy arena, and what feels like a lifetime ago, I worked as an EMT-A/Fire Fighter. These healthcare experiences shaped and continue to drive my therapy approach. To me physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health are all closely interconnected. I have over 16 years of experience working in the health care and mental health field and my specialization is working with my community, the LGBTQ+ population. I am passionate about my work and I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives.

Therapeutic Framework

Several frameworks guide and influence Whit’s approach to therapy, health, and healing.

  • Trauma-Informed Practice, Polyvagal Theory

  • Existential Therapy

  • Interpersonal Therapy

  • Feminist Theory

  • Mindfulness and Eastern Psychological approaches to health and healing

  • Integration of Health Promotion and Prevention

  • Wilderness First Aid Certified

Meghan McDonald (She/Her)

BA Psychology., MC., Registered Psychologist

Hi there!

My name is Meghan (she/her) and I have had the incredible experience of living and travelling in a variety of different countries. I have travelled through SE Asia, parts of Northern and Eastern Africa, Europe, South America, and North America. I love immersing myself in different cultures and learning all that I can about the people and places I am fortunate enough to connect with. I am grateful to call Calgary home and have access to those beautiful mountains! I am a mother of two energetic children, ages 8 and 10. The bulk of my work experience has always related to the helping profession in some capacity. I have had the honour of witnessing people make significant, meaningful change despite overwhelming barriers, which continues to champion my awe of people’s courage and abilities to elicit change in their lives. I am a member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. I encompass a holistic, integrative, and affirming approach to my work with people.

Therapeutic Framework

Several frameworks guide and influence Meghan’s approach to therapy, recovery, and healing.

  • Trauma Therapy: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Harm Reduction

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)