Morgan Conley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
LCPC, PMH-C
(she / her)
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Therapy for Adults 18+
Therapy in Illinois and Indiana
I am a firm believer that anyone can benefit from therapy. Creating a safe and comfortable environment can assist you on your journey of growth, change, and healing. A typical session with me is a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I support clients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and loss. I especially enjoy working with adults experiencing OCD or anxiety, intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Watching a client move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling empowered and grounded in their own life is the most rewarding part of my work.
As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I am passionate about helping families navigate pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, with a background in crisis intervention, foster care, and private practice.
Taking the step to reach out for therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to carry everything on your own. When you are ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing.
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I am particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating perinatal mental health, as well as those living with OCD and anxiety disorders. Having earned my certification in perinatal mental health, I know how vulnerable and overwhelming this season of life can feel, and I love helping parents find relief and confidence. My background in crisis intervention, community agencies, and private practice has also driven my passion for supporting individuals navigating significant life disruptions, trauma, or high-stress situations. I find deep purpose in offering a steady, supportive space for people going through some of their most tender moments.
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A typical session with me is a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. We usually begin with a brief check-in on how your week went and address any pressing needs before diving into our focus for the day. Depending on your goals, a session might involve learning concrete coping tools, processing difficult emotions, or practicing specialized techniques to tackle anxiety or intrusive thoughts. You can always expect a supportive environment where we work at a pace that feels safe, structured, and tailored to you.
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Compassionate, collaborative, and grounded.
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Taking the step to reach out for therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to carry everything on your own. Whatever brings you here, your experiences are valid and deserving of care. Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, be honest without fear of judgment, and work toward a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling. When you are ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing.
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What lights me up in therapy is witnessing clients gain clarity, relief, and self-compassion as they navigate challenging life chapters. My ideal clients are individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, major life shifts, or intense emotional distress, but are ready to explore new ways of healing.
Areas of Focus
Top Specialties:
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Perinatal Mental Health
Areas of Expertise:
Birth Trauma
Coping Skills
Emotional Regulation
Grief and Loss
Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions
Identity Exploration
Mood Disorders
Parental Life Transitions
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Self-Exploration
Self-Esteem
Works With
Adults 18+
Schedule
Tuesday Evenings (Virtual)
Wednesday Evenings (Virtual)
Thursday Evenings (Virtual)
Saturday Mornings & Afternoons (In-Person)
In Network With
BCBS PPO
Aetna PPO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Cigna/Evernorth PPO
United/Optum PPO
Education
Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bradley University, 2021
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Personal Interests
I love being creative - sewing or crafting - as well as hiking, trying new coffee shops, and exploring farmers markets or craft fairs.
Therapy with Morgan
My approach to therapy is integrative and deeply human. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all model for healing, so I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities to fit your unique strengths and needs. While I bring clinical structure and specialized tools to our sessions, I view therapy as a partnership where your voice and lived experience guide the work. Above all, my goal is to create an authentic space where you feel truly heard, validated, and equipped to make meaningful changes.
My foundation is Person-Centered Therapy, which means you are always in the driver’s seat, and I am here to support you without judgment. To give you practical tools, I often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while learning to manage overwhelming emotions.
For clients dealing with OCD or severe anxiety, I use Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, a specialized approach that helps you gradually face fearful thoughts without letting anxiety control your actions. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems and Emotion-Focused approaches, which help us gently explore different parts of your inner world so you can build deeper self-compassion and balance.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.
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Talk therapy adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely and have difficulty managing and regulating emotions.
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A humanistic, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing primarily from attachment theory to facilitate the creation of secure, vibrant connection with self and others.
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Practices confronting the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious and/or provoke obsessions, and making a choice not to do a compulsive behavior once the anxiety or obsessions have been “triggered.”
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Frequently used as an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts.
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A non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in sessions, so in time they discover their own solutions.
Schedule a Session or Consult
Interested in working together? Fill out the form, call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We also offer a 15-minute free phone consultation.
Insurance or Self Pay
Learn more about using your insurance. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135 for a 50-53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help.
