West County Psychological Associates

11/06/2025

An expert therapist reveals the simple, realistic habits she follows in her own life.

11/06/2025

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10/29/2025

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10/23/2025

📣SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF📣

With over 25 years of experience, Tina Murphy is a valued member of our team, specializing in therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families. Her focus areas include:

School-related anxiety and academic difficulties
Parenting issues
Navigating student and family challenges

In addition to her private practice, Tina also works as a school consultant, providing professional development on topics such as behavior management, classroom anxiety, and ADHD education. We are grateful for her expertise and her dedication to helping students find the power within themselves to succeed.

🖱Read Tina's full bio to learn more about her extensive expertise at wcpastl.com/meet-our-staff

10/16/2025

✎﹏﹏Psychoeducational Testing Available﹏﹏

​At WCPA, we offer a wide range of comprehensive evaluations tailored to fit individual needs. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults.

​Psychoeducational evaluations help identify the presence of ADHD, learning disabilities, or other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety that can impact the educational environment.

Psychoeducational evaluation may aid in obtaining appropriate educational interventions and/or accommodations for a student.

​At WCPA:
​Short wait times are usually available.

​Services are private pay; many families are able to receive some reimbursement from their health insurance or use their HSA funds.

​WCPA testing clinicians always seek to include school professionals in the psychoeducational testing process, such as through the completion of rating scales.

​For an appointment or questions, call today.
📞 (314)275-8599

​Office staff is available to take calls Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

​Or you may message us at
🌐 https://wcpastl.com/contact-us/

​West County Psychological Associates
www.wcpastl.com

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Contact Us Phone: 314-275-8599Fax: 314-275-8299Email: info@wcpastl.com West County Psychological Associates1215 Fern Ridge Pkwy, Suite 110St. Louis, MO 63141

10/09/2025

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10/09/2025

Prioritizing Wellness in Every Chapter of Life 🌟

​At West County Psychological Associates (WCPA), we recognize that aging can bring unique and complex emotional challenges—from navigating retirement and health changes to coping with loss and increased loneliness. You don't have to face this new chapter alone.

​Our Senior Care Services and Elder Counseling are designed to provide a secure, nurturing space where older adults and their caregivers can find support, engagement, and emotional balance.

​We specialize in helping clients process:
​Feelings of loneliness or isolation.
​Grief and loss of loved ones or independence.
​Anxiety and depression.
​Coping with chronic medical issues or changes due to dementia.
​Life transitions and end-of-life concerns.

​We are committed to making care accessible, offering flexible sessions in-office, virtually, or even in-home/on-site depending on your needs. For many of our clients, we are pleased to be contracted providers who accept Traditional Medicare for psychotherapy.

​It’s never too late to invest in your mental well-being. Let us be your partner in fostering growth and finding strength at any age.

​📞 Call us today for support: 314-275-8599

💻 Learn more about our services: wpcastl.com

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10/08/2025

An invisible illness is a health condition like diabetes, depression, or an autoimmune disorder that deeply affects everyday life while lacking outwardly visible symptoms.

10/02/2025

The Homework Battle: Why It Creates Stress for Neurodivergent Children and Their Families

​If homework time often feels less like learning and more like a high-stakes, tear-filled negotiation, you are not alone.

For families with neurodivergent children—whether they face challenges with ADHD, Autism, or Learning Disabilities—the expectation of "just sitting down and doing it" is often a recipe for stress for everyone involved.

​The Stress on Your Child: The struggle isn't about laziness; it's about executive function. Your child may be genuinely overwhelmed by the steps, organization, memory recall, and time management required. This often leads to meltdowns, intense anxiety, and shame, turning their own kitchen table into a source of dread.

​The Stress on Your Family: Parents often find themselves cycling through frustration, exhaustion, and guilt. The parent-child relationship morphs into that of a tutor and a resistant student, eroding family peace and creating daily conflict where connection should be.

​At West County Psychological Services, we understand that these academic struggles are rooted in how the brain is wired, not willful defiance. You don't need another planner; you need specialized strategies.

​Our Solution: We offer Psychoeducational Evaluations to accurately identify your child's learning profile and provide school-specific recommendations. Furthermore, our Family Therapy and Child & Adolescent Individual Therapy services equip both parents and children with the tools needed: improving executive function skills, mastering emotional regulation, and establishing routines that restore harmony to the home.

​Stop fighting the homework battle alone. Reclaim your evenings and strengthen your family relationship.

​Visit www.wcpastl.com or contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin building a personalized path to academic peace.

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09/24/2025

For every parent and educator trying to make a difference, we see you.

​The challenges students face today are complex, from managing everyday anxiety to navigating serious issues like bullying and su***de. A partnership with experts makes all the difference.

​At West County Psychological Associates, we provide professional training and presentations for school communities. We offer proven strategies and practical insights to help adults support the young people in their care. Our wide range of topics is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to make a real impact.

​We're here to help you strengthen your school's ability to be a true source of support.

​Learn more about our presentation topics and how we can help at wcpastl.com/presentation-topics.

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Presentation Topics Care Team Training Topics Care Teams are one of the most effective methods for responding to schools’ needs. When an at-risk student is referred to the Care Team, team members gather […]

09/23/2025

Maybe you've always been the one to figure it out on your own.

​You've solved your own problems, dusted yourself off, and kept going. But what if there's a moment when you’re truly stuck? When the usual solutions just aren't working anymore?

​Therapy isn't about being weak. It’s about being smart. It's about bringing in a neutral expert—a trained partner—to help you see the puzzle from a new angle. Think of it less as a big, intimidating step and more as a single, valuable conversation. It's not about being fixed; it's about being heard.

​Our team at West County Psychological Associates understands that trust has to be earned. We're here to offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore a different path, on your own terms.

​Take the first step. Just a phone call is all it takes to find out more.

​Call us anytime: (314) 275-8599 or visit our website to learn about our team:

Our Services Individual Therapy West County Psychological Associates has an interdisciplinary team of therapists. Each therapist is uniquely qualified to address both emotional and behavioral dimensions of human pain and growth. Learn More […]