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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.

by Randy Withers

November 15, 2023

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

by Randy Withers

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

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

by Randy Withers

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

by Randy Withers

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

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

by Randy Withers

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

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the complete guide to virtual counseling

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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My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

This is a story about suicidal ideation, psychological pain, and a divorce on Thanksgiving Day.

7 Steps You Need To Take If You Want To Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse shatters its victims and destroys relationships. But you can heal from it, grow stronger, and move on. In this post, we'll teach you how.

5 Types of Emotional Abuse You Often See in Unhealthy Relationships

Explore different types of emotional abuse and how they can affect your mental health. Learn the signs to protect yourself and seek healthier relationships.

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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

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.

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.

7 hidden of depression (that medication won't fix)

7 Hidden Causes of Depression (That Medication Won’t Fix)

Are you still suffering from clinical depression despite taking prescription medication? Here are 7 causes of depression that pills, unfortunately, won't fix.

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The Truth About Chronic Pain in Women—and What Helps

Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

Living with chronic pain is exhausting—and for women, it’s often even more complicated. Studies consistently show that chronic pain in women tends to be more frequent, more intense, and harder to treat compared to men. Yet many women still struggle to get appropriate diagnosis

by Randy Withers

April 25, 2025

5 Evidence-Based Mental Health Programs for the Terminally Ill

by Randy Withers

April 22, 2025

Facing a terminal diagnosis brings profound emotional and existential challenges. It’s not

5 Ways a Therapist Can Help You Break the Cycle of Binge Drinking and Self-Loathing

by Beth Rush

March 31, 2025

Break the cycle of binge drinking and self loathing with therapy. Learn

Caregiver on Empty? These Are the Red Flags You Can’t Ignore

by Randy Withers

March 30, 2025

Learn how to recognize and manage compassion fatigue in caregivers. Discover early

The 5 Key Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment, Explained

by Randy Withers

March 28, 2025

Explore the key levels of care in addiction treatment—from detox to outpatient

Feeling More Like Roommates Than Lovers? Here’s How to Fix It

by Randy Withers

March 21, 2025

All relationships change and grow, moving through different stages along the way.

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

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

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

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

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

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

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

20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

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

Relationships

My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

7 Steps You Need To Take If You Want To Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

5 Types of Emotional Abuse You Often See in Unhealthy Relationships

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

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

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

7 Hidden Causes of Depression (That Medication Won’t Fix)

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Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

5 Evidence-Based Mental Health Programs for the Terminally Ill

5 Ways a Therapist Can Help You Break the Cycle of Binge Drinking and Self-Loathing

Caregiver on Empty? These Are the Red Flags You Can’t Ignore

The 5 Key Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment, Explained

Feeling More Like Roommates Than Lovers? Here’s How to Fix It

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