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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, LCMHC

November 15, 2023

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

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

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

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

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, LCMHC

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, LCMHC

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.

Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide

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?

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.

Relationships

9 Toxic Relationship Traits You Should Never Ignore

9 Toxic Relationship Traits You Should Never Ignore

Toxic relationship traits are hard to spot but difficult to ignore. They are warning signs of a systemic problem within the relationship that must be addressed.

5 Hidden Dangers of Online Dating Apps Is Tinder Toxic For Your Mental Health

5 Hidden Dangers of Online Dating Apps: Is Tinder Toxic For Your Mental Health?

As more and more singles turn to dating apps like Tinder to find true love, we need to talk about the psychological dangers of online dating and how to avoid

toxic relationship

11 Clear Signs of a Toxic Relationship That You Need To Know

Toxic relationships are like drinking emotional poison. Here are 11 clear signs that you're in one and that things need to change.

Therapy

therapist platitudes

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)

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.

Why Active Listening is Crucial for Effective Communication in Relationships

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.

Recent Posts

5 Helpful Ways to Show Support For Someone with Depression

5 Helpful Ways to Support Someone with Depression

Show support for someone with depression with these 5 tips, from a licensed mental health professional.

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

December 2, 2024

5 Types of Emotional Abuse You Often See in Unhealthy Relationships

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 28, 2024

Explore different types of emotional abuse and how they can affect your

11 Simple (But Effective) Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms at Home

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 28, 2024

Many who suffer from PTSD are afraid to leave home to seek

Breaking Down the Stigma: Why We Need to Talk Openly About Addiction and Recovery

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 22, 2024

Why is it that so many people struggling with addiction remain silent,

12 Therapeutic Arts & Crafts Activities for Stress Relief

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

October 24, 2024

In this post, we examine 12 different therapeutic Arts and crafts activities

Guarding Your Mental Well-Being: A Guide for Cancer Patients

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

October 23, 2024

Being diagnosed with cancer weighs heavily both physically and mentally on patients.