Cheryl Reeley LCSW-S, MS, PMH-C
Specialized mental health care for perinatal anxiety, OCD, and the grief of pregnancy loss
Because when the experience is unique, the support has to be too.
Specialties
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Anxiety
Pregnancy and postpartum bring changes that can feel overwhelming, but sometimes worry grows into something more. Maybe your mind races with βwhat ifs,β you canβt sleep because youβre checking on your baby, or your body feels stuck in a constant state of panic. This isnβt just βnew mom stress.β I help you find calm, quiet your anxiety, and reconnect with the moments that matter most.
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Perinatal OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
When your thoughts feel scary and out of control.
Many moms experience upsetting or unwanted thoughts after birth β but if they feel constant, vivid, or impossible to dismiss, it may be perinatal OCD. You might be replaying the same scenarios in your mind, avoiding situations, or questioning what kind of mom you are. These thoughts donβt define you. Together, we create a safe space to bring them into the open and use proven tools to loosen their grip.
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Grief Counseling
When grief feels unbearable.
Loss during or after pregnancy is a pain few can understand, and it often leaves moms feeling isolated and unseen. Whether youβve experienced miscarriage, TFMR, fetal demise, or are navigating pregnancy knowing your baby will not survive, your grief deserves compassion and care. In our work together, youβll find a place to honor your experience, process the heartbreak, and begin to move forward at your own pace.
Cheryl Reeley LCSW-S, MS, PMH-C
Motherhood was never meant to feel this heavy.
Maybe your anxiety is relentless and you canβt turn off the βwhat ifs.β Maybe intrusive thoughts have crept in and youβre scared to say them out loud. Or maybe youβre grieving a pregnancy loss and wondering how youβll ever feel like yourself again.
If youβve found yourself asking, βIs this normal? Am I the only one?β β youβre in the right place. These experiences are unique, and they deserve specialized support. Thatβs exactly why Iβm here.
Meet Cheryl
Iβm Cheryl Reeley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss. I know these arenβt βjustβ new mom struggles β theyβre uniquely heavy experiences that can turn life upside down.
Iβve completed advanced training with Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mental Health Conditions, along with specialized workshops in perinatal OCD, birth trauma, and pregnancy and infant loss. What that means for you: I understand how these challenges show up during pregnancy and postpartum, and I know how to help.
My approach blends evidence-based tools with a relationship-first style. Clients often tell me they finally feel safe saying the things theyβve been too afraid to speak out loud. In our work together, youβll find a space that is warm, loyal, and never judgmental β so you can feel supported, find relief, and move toward healing.
π I provide virtual therapy throughout Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. π
If you feel ready to take control of your anxiety, contact me for a FREE 15-minute consultation at 512-641-9528 about therapy in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Texas.
Why Specialized Care Matters
Not all therapy is the same. While many therapists work with βgeneralβ anxiety or depression, perinatal anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss require a different kind of understanding.
These experiences show up in ways that can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even frightening. Intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or the grief of losing a baby arenβt just βphasesβ β theyβre deeply personal challenges that deserve care from someone who is trained to walk alongside you through them.
This is where I focus all of my expertise. With advanced training in perinatal anxiety, OCD, and pregnancy loss, I provide specialized therapy designed for the unique challenges of motherhood.
Because when the experience is unique, the support has to be too.
The right support can change everything
Specialized therapy for perinatal anxiety, OCD, and loss is just a conversation away.
Make it stand out
I am proud to be a part of the Flatwater provider network. Flatwater provides access to mental health therapy in the wake of cancer and connects individuals with therapists to help clear their mind, heal their body, and find the strength to take on a diagnosis. Get care. Get involved.
Make it stand out
The Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Program recognizes individuals who possess the competency required to help mothers, fathers, and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the perinatal period.
The PMH-C creates a structure for professional education and evaluation of individuals who provide support in the perinatal period to inform families and payers of the competency of perinatal mental health specialists. The certification curriculum requirements were established based on existing evidence-based perinatal mental health certificate trainings, with an advanced-training component. The certification examination, first established in 2018 and validated in a 2024 job task analysis study, establishes the performance standard for individuals practicing as perinatal mental health specialists.
As seen in Voyage Austin
How to Emotionally Prepare to Go Back to Work After Parental Leave
By Marygrace Taylor
Missing baby is just the tip of the iceberg, and there are a few stressful hurdles youβll face when you return to the office. Hereβs what to expectβand how to cope.
Check out this article at TheBump.com for helpful tips about returning to work from Cheryl!
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A follow up conversation with Voyage Austin