Randy Withers

Randy Withers is a Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. He has masters degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University and Education from Florida State University, and is the managing editor of Blunt Therapy. He writes about mental health, therapy, and addictions.

How To Start Your Own Mental Health Blog A Complete Guide For Beginners [2021]

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

This simple but complete 6-part guide will teach you how to start, build, and promote a mental health blog that your readers will love.

by Randy Withers

January 12, 2021

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

by Randy Withers

January 1, 2021

There is a direct relationship between childhood mental illness and toxic parenting

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

by Randy Withers

July 18, 2021

Giant health-related websites are excellent resources, but don't discount the personal mental

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

by Randy Withers

July 12, 2020

A platitude is cheap. It’s a throwaway statement, one well-meaning people use

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

by Randy Withers

May 31, 2020

Addiction is a complicated and baffling disease that affects tens of millions

7 Reasons Healthcare Access in Rural America Is a Mental Health Crisis

by Randy Withers

March 29, 2026

Most people think healthcare access in rural America is a distance problem. They picture long drives, fewer hospitals, and limited specialist care. And while those

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

by Randy Withers

March 2, 2026

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

Why Emotional Awareness Becomes a Problem Before It Becomes a Skill

by Randy Withers

February 2, 2026

Emotional awareness in recovery from addiction is often presented as an uncomplicated good in addiction recovery. Notice your feelings. Name them. Stay present. The assumption

5 Hard Truths About Emotional Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

by Randy Withers

February 1, 2026

Early recovery often comes with a quiet, destabilizing realization: stopping substances doesn’t automatically make life feel more manageable. In fact, for many people, emotions feel

Can You Really Reverse Diabetes Caused By Heavy Alcohol Use?

by Randy Withers

January 24, 2026

The idea that you can reverse diabetes often sounds either too good to be true or dangerously misleading—especially when alcohol has been part of the

5 Ways Treating Emotional Eating Leads to Sustainable Weight Loss

by Randy Withers

January 19, 2026

Weight loss is often framed as a matter of discipline, planning, or finding the right tool. Eat better. Move more. Stick with it. And yet,

How Dual Specializations Are Shaping the Future of Nurse Practitioners

by Randy Withers

January 11, 2026

he nursing profession has always been rooted in adaptability. From bedside care to community health, nurses constantly adjust to new technologies, shifting patient needs, and

Does Equine Therapy for PTSD Really Work?

Is Equine Therapy an Evidence-Based Approach For The Treatment of PTSD?

by Randy Withers

January 9, 2026

Interest in equine therapy has grown steadily over the past few decades, particularly among people living with post-traumatic stress disorder who feel stuck or underwhelmed

The Casual Cruelty of Major Depressive Disorder: A True Story

by Randy Withers

January 3, 2026

Plagued by intrusive thoughts of suicide, my brain seemed determined to kill me. This is my story.

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Randy Withers

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

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

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

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

7 Reasons Healthcare Access in Rural America Is a Mental Health Crisis

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

Why Emotional Awareness Becomes a Problem Before It Becomes a Skill

5 Hard Truths About Emotional Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

Can You Really Reverse Diabetes Caused By Heavy Alcohol Use?

5 Ways Treating Emotional Eating Leads to Sustainable Weight Loss

How Dual Specializations Are Shaping the Future of Nurse Practitioners

Is Equine Therapy an Evidence-Based Approach For The Treatment of PTSD?

The Casual Cruelty of Major Depressive Disorder: A True Story

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