The Invisible Weight: The Mental Load of Motherhood When Raising a Disabled Child
We talk about the mental load of motherhood so often; the endless lists, the juggling, the constant thinking ahead. Every mother knows that load can be heavy.
But what about the mental load of parenting a disabled child?
That weight can feel immovable. It’s not just about remembering appointments and managing medication schedules, it’s the constant stream of phone calls, meetings, follow-ups, and decisions that never seem to end.
It’s the worry that hums quietly in the background (and sometimes loudly in the middle of the night):
Am I doing enough? Am I missing something?
Why Balanced Collective Partnered with a New Kind of EAP
You Might Have Free Therapy Sessions and Not Even Know It: How Modern EAPs Are Changing Mental Health Benefits
In recent years, EAPs have evolved dramatically. Balanced Collective has chosen to contract with Lyra because instead of a being a short-term referral service, they function as a comprehensive mental health network, connecting employees to highly trained clinicians in your community within days and offering 6–24 sessions (company dependent) of evidence-based therapy at no cost.
Navigating Relationship OCD: What If They Aren’t “The One”?
Love is a Fairy Tale… Right?
Soulmate. “The One.” A perfect match.
These are the words we often hear when people talk about love—this idea that the right partner will complete us, check every box, and make life feel effortless. If you've found your true love, everything just clicks, right?
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There are over 8 billion people on this planet. That’s a lot of pressure to put on one person—one relationship—to be your everything.
And if you’re someone with anxiety, that pressure can spiral into a loop of obsessive doubt.
What if they’re not the right person?
What if there’s someone better?
Click on the title to learn about Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how you might be caught in this never ending loop.
Our Dedicated Space for Your Wellness
The power of human connection is often overlooked. There is something healing about being in a physical space that is dedicated solely to your wellness.
Why Summer is a Crucial Time to Prioritize Mental Health Treatment for Teens
As a psychologist who has worked closely with adolescents and families navigating complex mental health challenges, I often encourage parents to view summer not just as a break from school, but as a critical opportunity for focused healing.
For teenagers struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or eating disorders, the summer months can provide a uniquely supportive environment to engage in treatment—free from many of the pressures and distractions that typically interfere with progress during the school year.
The Academic Calendar Often Competes with Mental Health Needs
During the academic year, teens are under constant stress. They’re balancing demanding coursework, social pressures, extracurricular commitments, and in many cases, unrelenting internal struggles. This can significantly limit their capacity to engage in meaningful treatment.
Balanced Collective Welcomes Rebecca Lukomski, a therapist with a deep passion for supporting those she works with
"You know how sometimes, a moment sticks with you forever — good, bad, or somewhere in between?
For me, it was a simple “Hey, what if…” text. A message that carried an opportunity I couldn’t — and wouldn’t — say no to.
Welcome to our Collective Katie Llewellyn! Our therapist supporting Maternal Mental Health and Parental Wellness
It is easy to build a dream with someone when you trust them implicitly. I have known Katie since 2011. I have had the privilege of moving through so many stages of life with her, school, graduation, first jobs, marriage, kids, loss of loved ones, and true friendship.
In everything, she puts values and ethics first. She is human-centered and incredibly compassionate.
Balanced Collective Opens New Behavioral Health Practice in Wauwatosa, WI, Supporting High-Performing Individuals and Their Families
Wauwatosa, WI - June 18, 2025 - Balanced Collective is pleased to announce the opening of its specialized behavioral health practice in Wauwatosa, WI, designed to support the mental health needs of high-performing individuals, mental health and healthcare professionals and their families. Our team of dedicated therapists brings expertise in trauma, including male sexual trauma, OCD, food disorders, ARFID, maternal mental health, and parenthood challenges.