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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 2025

by Randy Withers

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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14 Smart Ways to Set Boundaries with a Narcissist

14 Game-Changing Ways to Set Boundaries with A Narcissist

Dealing with a narcissist can feel like an endless battle where your needs are ignored, your emotions are manipulated, and your personal space is constantly invaded. Whether it’s a family

6 Effective Ways To Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy

How to Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy or Traumatic Birth

Not every birth ends with a happy exhale. Sometimes, what begins with hope and expectation ends with fear, medical trauma, or emotional disconnection that lingers long after the baby arrives.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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When Your Gut Works Against You: Food Intolerances, FODMAP Sensitivity, and the Brain–Gut Connection

Some people are treated for anxiety for years before anyone asks what they’re eating. They describe chronic tension, irritability, brain fog, low energy, disrupted sleep — and somewhere in the background, persistent bloating, unpredictable digestion, or abdominal discomfort that gets dismissed as “just IBS.”

by Randy Withers

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Why High-Functioning Professionals Struggle to Seek Addiction Treatment

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In my 20 years of treating addiction, some of the most difficult

4 Online Marriage Counseling Platforms Worth Your Consideration

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Searching for online marriage counseling can feel overwhelming. Dozens of platforms advertise

What to Look for in a Private Recovery Program as a Working Professional

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February 24, 2026

High-performing professionals are often the last people to ask for help. Deadlines,

What to Look for in ABA Therapy — 4 Providers That Meet the Mark

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Choosing an ABA therapy provider is one of the most significant decisions

4 Excellent Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers Built for Real Recovery

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Outpatient addiction treatment centers occupy a unique space in recovery. It offers

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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 2025

Editor's Picks

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

14 Game-Changing Ways to Set Boundaries with A Narcissist

How to Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy or Traumatic Birth

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

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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)

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

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

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When Your Gut Works Against You: Food Intolerances, FODMAP Sensitivity, and the Brain–Gut Connection

Why High-Functioning Professionals Struggle to Seek Addiction Treatment

4 Online Marriage Counseling Platforms Worth Your Consideration

What to Look for in a Private Recovery Program as a Working Professional

What to Look for in ABA Therapy — 4 Providers That Meet the Mark

4 Excellent Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers Built for Real Recovery

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