Specialized online therapy for perinatal anxiety, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and pregnancy loss — available to women across Illinois, from the comfort of home.
Many Illinois clients find their way here through a trusted OB, midwife, or maternal medicine provider who recognized that what they're experiencing needs more than a general referral — it needs a specialist.
Perinatal anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss respond best to therapists who have trained specifically for these conditions. That's the only work I do.
"If your OB or midwife referred you here, you're in the right place. They recognized something important — and so did you by following through."
— Cheryl Reeley, LCSW-S, PMH-CI hold advanced perinatal mental health training specifically for these conditions — this is my entire focus, not a subset of a general practice.
I am self-pay only for Illinois clients, with a superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement — many PPO plans cover a significant portion of costs.
Online sessions across all of Illinois — no driving to an office while navigating a newborn, a difficult pregnancy, or the exhaustion of grief.
A free 15-minute consultation is the only first step. No long intake forms before you've even decided we're the right fit.
More than "new mom nerves." When worry takes over your pregnancy or postpartum experience, specialized support makes the difference.
Scary, unwanted thoughts don't make you a bad mother. If they feel impossible to shake, it has a name — and it's very treatable.
Miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, or a life-limiting diagnosis — your grief deserves more than platitudes. You deserve to be fully seen.
I built my practice around perinatal mental health because women navigating anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss deserve a specialist — not a generalist with a postpartum module.
I am self-pay only for Illinois clients. This allows me to provide specialized, flexible care without restrictions on session length, frequency, or treatment approach — and complete privacy from your insurance record.
Many clients are surprised to find their out-of-network benefits cover a meaningful portion of costs. I provide a superbill after each session so you can submit directly to your insurance for reimbursement.
Online sessions mean no commute, no childcare juggling, no driving across town. I see clients in every corner of Illinois.
I am self-pay only for Illinois clients — I don't bill insurance directly. However, I provide a superbill after each session so you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Many PPO plans reimburse 50–80% of therapy costs. Call your insurer before our first session and ask: "What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?"
The next step is a free 15-minute phone consultation — just click "Book Free Consultation" above or call/text (512) 641-9528. We'll briefly talk about what you're experiencing and make sure we're a good fit before scheduling your first full session. No long forms, no pressure, no commitment required.
Not at all. All sessions are virtual via a HIPAA-compliant video platform. I see clients across all of Illinois — Naperville, Evanston, Rockford, Peoria, and everywhere in between. As long as you're physically located in Illinois during your sessions, we're good to go.
My approach blends evidence-based tools — like ERP for OCD, CBT for anxiety, and grief-specific modalities — with a relationship-first style. Sessions are 50 or 75 minutes, conducted via HIPAA-compliant video. Most clients start weekly, then adjust frequency as they make progress. I'll never push a rigid protocol — your treatment is built around your specific experience and goals.
If you're asking the question, it's worth a conversation. Perinatal anxiety exists on a spectrum, and you don't need to be in crisis to benefit from specialized support. The free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to talk through what you're experiencing and see whether therapy makes sense for you right now.
Whether your OB sent you here or you found us on your own, the next step is the same — a free 15-minute conversation, no commitment required.