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Perinatal anxiety &
postpartum therapy
for Illinois women.

Specialized online therapy for perinatal anxiety, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and pregnancy loss — available to women across Illinois, from the comfort of home.

Chicago Naperville Evanston Rockford Peoria Springfield Aurora + everywhere in between
Book Free 15-Min Consultation My specialties
Self-Pay
Self-pay only for IL clients · Superbill provided
Self-pay also welcome · HSA/FSA accepted
Cheryl Reeley LCSW perinatal therapist
PMH-C
Perinatal Mental Health
Certified
PMH-C  Certified
PSI Advanced Training
Self-Pay · Superbill Provided
Nurtured TX Provider
Flatwater Foundation
For OB & Midwife Referrals

When your provider
sends you here, there's a reason.

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-C
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Specialized, Not General

I hold advanced perinatal mental health training specifically for these conditions — this is my entire focus, not a subset of a general practice.

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Superbill Provided

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.

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Virtual & Flexible

Online sessions across all of Illinois — no driving to an office while navigating a newborn, a difficult pregnancy, or the exhaustion of grief.

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Quick to Get Started

A free 15-minute consultation is the only first step. No long intake forms before you've even decided we're the right fit.

What I treat
for Illinois clients.

All services
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Perinatal Anxiety

More than "new mom nerves." When worry takes over your pregnancy or postpartum experience, specialized support makes the difference.

  • Racing, relentless "what-if" thoughts
  • Inability to sleep even when exhausted
  • Panic attacks or physical anxiety symptoms
  • Constant fear something is wrong with baby
Learn more →
02

Perinatal OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

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.

  • Disturbing intrusive thoughts about your baby
  • Mental rituals and compulsive checking
  • Avoiding being alone with your newborn
  • Shame and secrecy around your thoughts
Learn more →
03

Pregnancy Loss & Grief

Miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, or a life-limiting diagnosis — your grief deserves more than platitudes. You deserve to be fully seen.

  • Miscarriage at any stage
  • Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)
  • Stillbirth & fetal demise
  • Carrying with a terminal diagnosis
Learn more →
Your Illinois Therapist

Trained for exactly this.

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.

Cheryl Reeley LCSW perinatal therapist Illinois

Cheryl Reeley

LCSW-S, MS, PMH-C

I specialize exclusively in perinatal anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss. My clients tell me they finally feel safe saying the things they've been too afraid to speak out loud — that's the space I'm here to create.

LCSW-S PMH-C PSI Trained Nurtured TX Flatwater
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Fees & Insurance

Transparent
Illinois pricing.

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.

◇ Self-Pay ◇ HSA / FSA Accepted ◇ Superbill Provided
Individual Session (50 min)
$165
Extended Session (75 min)
$200
Free Consultation (15 min)
No charge
Payment accepted via credit card, HSA/FSA. Sliding scale may be available on a limited basis — ask during your consultation.
Have out-of-network benefits? I provide a superbill after every session. Call your insurer and ask about your OON mental health benefits — many PPO plans cover 50–80% of costs.
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Virtual therapy for women across Illinois.

Online sessions mean no commute, no childcare juggling, no driving across town. I see clients in every corner of Illinois.

Chicago
& Cook County
Naperville
& DuPage County
Evanston
& North Shore
Rockford
& Winnebago County
Peoria
& Central IL
Springfield
& Sangamon County
Aurora
& Kane County
Joliet
& Will County
Champaign
& Urbana area
Bloomington
& McLean County

Questions from Illinois clients.

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.

Illinois women deserve
specialized support.

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.

Book Free Consultation Call or Text (512) 641-9528
Self-pay only for IL clients · Superbill provided · Virtual across all of Illinois
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Specialized perinatal therapy for anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and pregnancy loss. Serving women virtually across Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Ohio & Texas.

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