West County Behavioral Health

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

04/20/2026

04/07/2026

ARTICLE: “Navigating the Noise: How to Anchor Your Nervous System in a Complex World”

It is not a secret that the world feels incredibly heavy right now. Between global conflicts, shifting economic realities, and a relentless 24-hour news cycle, many of us are waking up each day with a baseline level of tension that we can’t quite shake. If you have been feeling more exhausted, irritable, or unfocused lately, it is important to understand that this is not a personal failing. It is a biological response. This article helps explain how we can navigate this chapter in a healthy way….click the link below and feel free to share!

It is not a secret that the world feels incredibly heavy right now. Between global conflicts, shifting economic realities, and a relentless 24-hour news

03/24/2026

Check out our new service! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Katya Sussman-Dawson!

02/25/2026

ARTICLE: “Reels, TikToks, and the Things We’re Not Saying Out Loud” by Jennifer Van Luven, MSW, LCSW, CM

In today’s digital age, many of us communicate through memes, TikToks, and Reels as much as we do through words. When we send a funny, sarcastic, or pointed video to our partner about something “that’s wrong with them,” it often feels lighthearted or harmless, but our underlying intention is usually more complex.

Most of the time, we are not trying to attack or shame our partner. Instead, these messages tend to be our way of communicating a deeper need. Click the link below to read more about how and why we use these tactics to speak our feelings….feel free to share!

By Jennifer Van Luven, MSW, LCSW, CM

02/11/2026

BEATING THE WINTER BLUES by Meagan Gerchen, MSW, LCSW

Do you ever go through periods where you just don’t feel like yourself? Do you find yourself feeling heavier or more down during the winter months? You aren’t imagining it. As the days get shorter and we lose access to natural light, our biology shifts. We leave for work or school in the dark and return home in the dark. This lack of sunlight impacts how we think, feel, and act. If you notice significant changes in your mood as the seasons turn, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Click below to read and share full article!

By Meagan Gerchen, MSW, LCSW