Shelby Reece, LCPC, PMH-C

12/17/2025

Holiday mental load, but make it festive.

12/11/2025

If the holidays feel a little heavier this year, you’re not alone.
Parenthood changes everything — your energy, your priorities, your capacity, and the way you move through this season.

And that’s okay.
You don’t owe anyone a version of yourself that doesn’t exist right now.
You don’t have to push through discomfort to keep the peace.
You don’t have to explain, justify, or convince anyone of what your baby needs — or what you need.

Whether you’re celebrating big, small, or from the comfort of your couch…
you’re allowed to create a holiday that feels gentle, doable, and aligned with your season of life.

Small, slow, and peaceful is still meaningful.
And it’s more than enough. ❤️

12/06/2025

Hi, I’m Shelby — welcome to my cozy little corner.
I’m a perinatal + postpartum counselor who supports parents through the tender, overwhelming, and transformative seasons of growing a family.

In this space, you’ll find:
✨ Gentle mental health reminders
✨ Honest conversations about pregnancy + postpartum
✨ Support for birth trauma, grief, and identity shifts
✨ Warm, grounding encouragement for parents who are carrying a lot

My approach is soft, compassionate, and practical — the kind of support that feels like a deep breath, a warm blanket, and someone reminding you that you’re not alone.

If you’re new here, I’m truly glad you found your way.
Feel free to look around, stay awhile, and reach out through my website or email if you’re needing extra support.

Here’s to connection, calm, and finding a cozy place to land.

12/04/2025

Making the magic shouldn’t mean losing yourself in the process.
If the holiday load feels heavy, I’m here to help you carry it. ✨

12/02/2025

11/12/2025

You can love your baby deeply and still be healing from what happened.

Birth trauma isn’t erased by gratitude. It can live quietly in the background — in your body, your emotions, your memories.

And if thinking about having another baby brings up fear or sadness, that’s okay. You’re not broken. You’re human.

You deserve support, not silence. 💛

11/10/2025

The holidays can feel magical… but also like a juggling act.
For mothers, the invisible work—planning meals, remembering schedules, keeping everyone happy—can feel heavier than ever.

This season, notice what you’re carrying and give yourself permission to share the load.

💡 Tip this week: Ask for help with one small task—maybe the grocery run, wrapping, or managing the kids’ schedule. Every bit counts!

11/04/2025

Lately I’ve been thinking about how much moms carry the magic this time of year.
We bake the cookies, wrap the gifts, plan the gatherings, hold the emotions — all in the name of making it special for everyone we love.
And sometimes, that magic can feel really heavy.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing little reflections for moms as we move through the holiday season — things about boundaries, rest, and remembering that you deserve to feel the magic too.

For now, here’s a little peek into our own messy, flour-covered version of Christmas magic 🍪✨

10/27/2025

🌿 Motherhood Circle: Calm in the Chaos 🌿
✨ Saturday, November 1 | 9:30–11:00 AM ✨

As moms, we’re often the ones making the magic — during the holidays and beyond. This month’s circle is all about finding calm in the chaos, setting boundaries, and remembering that it’s okay to say no.

Join me for a cozy, low-key morning of gentle discussion, and journaling designed to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself.

🕯️ Investment: $30 private pay an insurance accepted
👶 Babies and little ones are always welcome
🤍 Calm space • Meaningful conversation • Supportive community

If you’re ready to take a breath and connect with other moms, I’d love for you to join us!
You’re also welcome to share this event with any moms who might enjoy it.

📩 Have questions? Reach out by text or email — I’m happy to chat!

10/24/2025

✨ Motherhood Circle: Calm in the Chaos ✨
As moms, we’re often the ones who create the magic — but that can also mean carrying a lot, especially as the holidays approach.

Join us for a cozy morning of connection and calm as we talk about slowing down, releasing expectations, and finding peace in the season you’re in. 🌲☕️

🕯 Saturday, November 1 | 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Waning Moon Counseling inside Harmony Health & Birth
502 W. State Street, O’Fallon, IL

💛 $30 investment | Insurance also accepted
✨ Space is limited — reserve your spot today!

You deserve a moment to breathe, to connect, and to remember that you are part of the magic too.

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10/22/2025

Mamas (and those who identify as moms) — this season can be so much. The lists, the planning, the magic-making… we hold so much of it, don’t we?

If you’re craving a moment to just pause and breathe before the holiday rush, come join me for Motherhood Circle: Calm in the Chaos on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:30–11:00 AM.

We’ll gather in a cozy space, share honestly about what this season brings up, and spend time journaling and reflecting together. It’s not about fixing or performing — just about showing up, connecting, and remembering that you’re not doing this alone.

💛 $30 investment (private pay) or insurance accepted
✨ Open to new moms, seasoned moms, and anyone who identifies as a mom

Bring your coffee, your journal, and your real self — exactly as you are.

10/21/2025

✨ The Motherhood Circle: Calm in the Chaos ✨
November 1 | 9:30–11:00 AM

As the holidays creep closer, it can feel like the pressure to “make the magic” falls squarely on us. The lists, the expectations, the never-ending to-dos — it’s a lot.

This month’s Motherhood Circle is all about slowing down before the rush. We’ll talk about what it means to care for ourselves while we’re busy creating magic for everyone else — and remind each other that the magic isn’t in the perfection, it’s in the connection. 💛

This group is open to all moms, no matter how far postpartum you are. Come as you are — messy bun, coffee in hand, baby on hip — and find a little calm in the chaos with us.

🌿 Gentle conversation
🕯️ A cozy space to breathe
💬 Connection with other moms who get it

Investment: $30
Insurance is also accepted for this group.