In the days leading up to our open house, there were nerves — the quiet kind that sit just beneath the surface.
Would people come?
Had we planned enough?
Had we overthought it… or not thought it through enough?
Anyone who has ever built something meaningful knows that feeling. Growth brings excitement, but it also brings vulnerability. When you open your doors — literally and figuratively — you risk being seen.
When the Doors Opened
And then Thursday happened.
The room filled. Slowly at first, then all at once. Conversations overlapped. Laughter echoed. Familiar faces mixed with new ones. Colleagues, referral partners, patients, friends, and family showed up — not just to see a space, but to support the work behind it.
What we expected to be a simple open house became something else entirely: a genuine, grounding check-in with our community.
A Reminder of Why We Built Well Balanced Women
That evening reminded us why Well Balanced Women exists.
Over the past two and a half years, this practice has been built with intention — grounded in clinical expertise, ongoing training, and deep respect for the women we serve.
Seeing therapists and referral partners in the room was a reminder of the trust they place in us when they refer their patients. Seeing patients was a reminder of the trust they place in us when they walk through our doors and allow us to be part of their care.
That trust is not something we take lightly.
Trust Is the Foundation of Our Care
Trust shapes how we grow and how we practice.
It’s why we:
- Build our team thoughtfully
- Invest in specialized and reproductive psychiatry training
- Collaborate closely with therapists and medical providers
- Approach care with both expertise and humanity
Every decision we make — clinically and operationally — is rooted in protecting that trust.
Why We Continue to Grow
The open house was about so much more than the space or the event itself.
It was about connection. Shared values. And building something sustainable, ethical, and deeply human in a healthcare system that often feels rushed and impersonal.
We continue to grow so we can:
- Serve more women across Ohio
- Reduce wait times for care
- Expand access to specialized psychiatric services
- Support women through every season of life
That night reaffirmed that this work matters — and that community matters just as much as care.
Gratitude, Grounding, and What’s Next
We left the evening feeling grateful, humbled, and energized.
Grateful for a community that shows up.
Humbled by the responsibility of this work.
And energized to keep building — for the women already here, and for those still looking for support.
If you’ve been part of our journey so far, thank you.
If you’re just finding us, we’re glad you’re here.
And if you’ve been thinking about reaching out — this is your reminder that care doesn’t have to wait.
At WBW, we believe the best care happens when providers collaborate. Each month, we’ll be highlighting trusted therapists and referral partners whose work complements psychiatric care and supports women beyond the medication visit.
Therapist Spotlight: Emily Combes, LISW-S
Founder, Maternal Wellness Counseling | Co-Owner, Sequoia Therapy Group
Emily Combes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) and the founder of Maternal Wellness Counseling. She has worked exclusively with the perinatal population for the past five years, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many layered transitions of motherhood.
Emily’s work is rooted in an understanding many women recognize immediately — that joy and exhaustion can coexist, and that motherhood doesn’t always look the way we imagined it would. Her approach is warm, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate.
In addition to ongoing therapy, Emily now focuses much of her practice on EMDR Intensives for the perinatal population. Through her clinical experience, she has seen how EMDR reprocessing can help women move through birth trauma, NICU experiences, fertility challenges, postpartum anxiety and depression, and persistent “mom guilt” — often in a more focused and efficient way than traditional weekly sessions.
As both a therapist and a mother, Emily brings clinical expertise alongside genuine lived understanding. Her work complements psychiatric care by helping women process trauma, rebuild trust in themselves, and find steadier ground in motherhood.
We’re grateful to share space — and collaborate — with referral partners like Emily, whose work supports women beyond the medication visit and strengthens the continuum of care.
Learn more about Emily’s EMDR Intensives:
maternalwellnesscounseling.com
Explore Sequoia Therapy Group:
sequoiatherapygroup.com
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