Telehealth Therapy in Park Ridge

Meet the Team

Meet from the comfort of your own home.

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Our Compassionate Providers

When you need assistance with your reproductive concerns, our skilled therapists will be there to guide you toward wellness. At Crescent Moon, we offer trustworthy and caring telehealth therapy in Park Ridge.

Molly Skawski

LCSW

Luz Bernal

LCSW

Hannah Ritze

LCSW in Arizona and Illinois

Carly Melody

LSW

Kathleen Richardson

LCPC, Supervisor

Renata Hackley

LSW

Maureen Filantres

LCSW

Ashley Alvarez

LCSW

Desree McNair

LCSW

Jeni Gentry

LPC, PMH-C

Erika Heller

LCSW, Supervisor

Katie Craft

LCSW

Jaclyn Contreras

LSW

Allison (Ally) Mahlo

LPC

Brooke Grossblatt

LCSW

Jenny White

LCSW, PMH-C, Clinical Director

Melissa Shikany

LCSW, PMH-C

Lauren Wiginton

Advanced Clinical Intern

Jayme McKellop

Advanced Clinical Intern

Stephanie DeFilippis

LCSW, PMH-C

Gretchen Eifert

Office Manager

How Telehealth Therapy Works

Meeting with a therapist from home shouldn’t be complicated or feel impersonal. Our team is known for providing compassionate, personalized care—the same you should receive in an office setting, but without the drive, the waiting room, or the extra logistics of a busy day.

Curious how it works, who it’s for, and what to expect from telehealth therapy in Park Ridge? Read on below.

Getting Started Is Simple

After your consultation, you’ll be matched with a therapist based on what you’re going through and what kind of support feels right for you. From there, sessions happen over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, so you can talk openly and privately, whether you’re at home, on a lunch break, or wherever you feel most comfortable.

The Benefits of Meeting Virtually

One of the biggest benefits of our telehealth therapy in Park Ridge is its flexibility. You don’t have to coordinate childcare just to attend a session, which matters a great deal to many of the parents we work with.

Meeting virtually means you can fit support into your day rather than rearranging your day around it. Life during the perinatal period, or any season of change, rarely leaves room for long commutes or rigid schedules.

Support No Matter Where You Are

Distance isn’t a barrier either. While our office is based in Park Ridge, we’re able to support clients throughout Illinois, Arizona, and Texas through telehealth.

Wherever you’re located, you have access to the same team of skilled, licensed therapists, many of whom specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety, grief, and the many transitions that come with building a family.

Does Virtual Therapy Feel as Personal?

Some people wonder whether virtual sessions will feel as personal or effective as meeting in person. In our experience, and in the experience of the clients we’ve supported, the connection is just as real.

What matters most is feeling safe, heard, and understood, and that can absolutely happen through a screen. Many clients find that being in their own space actually helps them feel more relaxed and open during sessions.

Who Telehealth Tends to Work Well For

Telehealth usually works well for people who are:

  • Navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or the early, exhausting stretch of new parenthood
  • Managing a busy work schedule with little flexibility
  • Caring for other family members and unable to leave easily
  • More comfortable in their own space

Whatever your reason for choosing virtual care, it’s a valid one, and our team is happy to work with you no matter the setting.

We’re Ready When You Are

If you’ve been putting off getting support because of scheduling, distance, or simply not knowing where to start, telehealth therapy in Park Ridge removes those barriers. Our team is here to meet you exactly where you are, both literally and emotionally, without pressure and without judgment.

Ready to take the next step? Explore our team above, or reach out to schedule your free consultation whenever you feel ready.

If you are ready to begin your first steps toward perinatal mental health, book an appointment with us today. with Crescent Moon Therapy.