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5 Things I Love About Working for BetterHelp (Plus 3 Things I Don’t)

5 Things I Absolutely Love About Working for BetterHelp (Plus 3 Areas That Need Tweaking)

Explore the pros and cons of working for BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers flexibility, convenience, and growth opportunities for therapists.

Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 15, 2023

How to Provide Psychological First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide For Mental Health Professionals

Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 15, 2023

Explore how to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA), a lifeline for individuals

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

Randy Withers, LCMHC

April 18, 2023

Learn the benefits of journaling and gain access to 133 thought-provoking mental

How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners

Randy Withers, LCMHC

January 12, 2021

This simple but complete 6-part guide will teach you how to start,

A Therapist’s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022

Randy Withers, LCMHC

December 19, 2021

This is a BetterHelp counseling review written by a licensed therapist who

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What Is Virtual Counseling? A Complete Guide To Online Therapy in 2021

In this comprehensive guide, a licensed therapist tells you everything you need to know about online virtual counseling, and how to tell if it's right for you.

The Four Horsemen How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits According To Experts

The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts

Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling - what Dr. John Gottman calls "The Four Horsemen of Relationships." We'll talk about what they are and how to avoid them.

20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

For many, suicide is a subject shrouded in mystery. To learn more about it, we interviewed therapists to get their thoughts on suicide and suicide prevention.

Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?

Would you like to become an online therapist with BetterHelp? Here’s our guide on how to apply, qualifications, and pay for online therapy jobs with BetterHelp.

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Why Active Listening is Crucial for Effective Communication in Relationships (and How to Do It)

Active listening is a crucial component of healthy communication. Although we are not all taught this skill early on in life, you can learn.

How To Use The Gray Rock Method To Deal With A Narcissist

How To Use The Gray Rock Method To Repel Narcissists (and Other Toxic People)

Setting boundaries with narcissists and other toxic people can be especially challenging. Learn why The Gray Rock Method might be your new secret weapon.

How To Ruin a Great Relationship in 8 Easy Steps

Whatever you do, avoid these 8 toxic relationship behaviors - unless you want to ruin yours.

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9 Dumb Platitudes That Suck The Air Out of a Therapy Session

A platitude is cheap. It’s a throwaway statement, one well-meaning people use when they don’t know what else to say. But platitudes have a way of angering those on the

Distorted Thinking and Common Cognitive Distortions

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

Cognitive distortions are irrational and distorted thinking patterns that are often the root cause of depression and anxiety. This post teaches you how to identify and defeat them.

12 Hard Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don’t (According To Google)

Many clients have questions they want to ask their therapist, but are uncomfortable doing so. In this post, you'll get answers to 12 of them.

7 Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Fighting Depression As A Therapist (and a Patient)

Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions. I've been fighting depression for years, so I'm going to teach you 7 things I've learned about it.

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