West County Behavioral Health

09/23/2026

We are so excited to announce that our clinician, Grace Hill, is now officially a Registered Play Therapist (RPT)! Please reach out to Grace for any play therapy needs!

09/08/2026

We’ve all heard the buzz, and for many parents, it comes with a side of worry. How do we handle Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role in our children’s daily lives?

While part of me wishes we could “just say no” to AI altogether, the reality is that it’s already here. It’s in their classrooms, their favorite apps, and the websites they use every day. Instead of ignoring it, we can guide our children to use it thoughtfully, responsibly, and with a healthy dose of skepticism. This article by Grace Hill, MSW, LCSW, addresses this topic and shares ways to talk to your kids about this. Click on link for full article, and feel free to share!

By Grace Hill, MSW, LCSW

07/14/2026

As a therapist, I spend my days helping people rebuild relationships, process grief, heal from trauma, and reconnect with the people they love. One thing I hear over and over is, “I wish I had been more present.”

Rarely does anyone say, “I wish I had taken more videos.”

We live in a culture that encourages us to document everything. Vacations. Birthday parties. Concerts. Family dinners. Even quiet moments that were once simply lived are now interrupted by the urge to capture them. Somewhere along the way, we’ve begun believing that recording a moment is the same as experiencing it.

But it isn’t….this article sheds some insight into our cultural obsession with documenting our lives and how that impacts us. Click on link for article and feel free to share!

As a therapist, I spend my days helping people rebuild relationships, process grief, heal from trauma, and reconnect with the people they love. One thing I

07/01/2026

Many parents worry that divorce itself will harm their children. While divorce can certainly be painful, research consistently shows that it is not the separation alone that creates the greatest risk. Rather, it is the ongoing conflict between parents that often causes the most significant and lasting emotional damage.

Children are remarkably resilient when they are protected from adult disputes and allowed to maintain healthy relationships with both parents. However, when conflict continues long after the divorce is filed, children can become unwilling participants in a battle they neither created nor know how to escape. Check out this article for more info about how to protect your children in these situations….

Many parents worry that divorce itself will harm their children. While divorce can certainly be painful, research consistently shows that it is not the

06/16/2026

People are often fascinated when they learn that clinical hypnotherapy is a core part of my practice. There is always curiosity, as well as a little hesitation.

Because of how it is portrayed in movies and entertainment, hypnotherapy carries a lot of misunderstanding. Let’s clear the air on what a session actually looks like….

Read the full article by Camille McCormack, LPC, for more info about what it is, and what it isn’t. Feel free to share!

By Camille McCormack, LPC

06/09/2026

You hang up the phone or put it down after reading the latest text and think:

“What just happened?”

You replay the conversation.

You second-guess what you said.

You wonder if maybe… You are overreacting.

And then it happens again.

If you’re in a high-conflict divorce, this feeling is incredibly common. And let’s be very clear about something:

You are not crazy. You are responding to a disorienting dynamic.

This article explains what exactly is going on, and how to protect your sanity in these situations. Click the link below for the full article and feel free to share! 

You hang up the phone or put it down after reading the latest text and think:

06/02/2026

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, and in some ways, it can be genuinely helpful. It can organize your thoughts, offer journaling prompts, suggest coping skills, and even make you feel a little less alone when you’re having a hard moment.

But we need to be honest about something:

AI Is Not Therapy.

And for people who are truly hurting, overwhelmed, grieving, anxious, traumatized, or stuck in painful relationship patterns, that distinction matters more than ever. This article helps explain the benefits and limitations of AI in the therapy realm. Click link below and feel free to share!

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, and in some ways, it can be genuinely helpful. It can organize your thoughts, offer journaling prompts,

05/20/2026

Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic tool that has gained recognition in recent years for its efficacy in treating a variety of psychological and physical issues. At West County Behavioral Health, we firmly believe in the transformative potential of hypnotherapy and want to share why you should consider incorporating it into your mental health journey. This article, by our clinician Camille McCormack, LPC, gives more information about this type of therapy. Please read and share!

By Camille McCormack, LPC

05/19/2026

As the school year winds down, many families are eagerly anticipating summer vacations, relaxed schedules, and a much-needed break from daily commitments. With school out of session, it can be tempting to put other routines, including therapy, on pause until fall.

However, continuing mental health treatment through the summer months is actually one of the most beneficial things you can do for your child. This article by our clinician, Meagan Gerchen, MSW, LCSW, explains why maintaining that connection matters…click link below for full article and please share!

By Meagan Gerchen, MSW, LCSW

05/04/2026

Divorcing a high-conflict person is not like a typical divorce. It is often emotionally draining, legally exhausting, and deeply confusing. Especially when children are involved.

For mothers and fathers going through this, one of the hardest realities is this: the divorce often does not end the conflict. In many cases, it escalates it. This article explores the unique challenges of a high-conflict divorce and offers tips to help parents cope. Click on link for full article!

Divorcing a high-conflict person is not like a typical divorce. It is often emotionally draining, legally exhausting, and deeply confusing. Especially when