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

5 Real Ways You Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome for Good

Feel Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

by Randy Withers

July 6, 2025

Imposter syndrome doesn’t always show up with flashing lights. Sometimes, it whispers. It hides behind achievements, disguises itself as humility, and thrives in people who

Therapeutic Communication: What Every Mental Health Nurse Must Know

by Randy Withers

June 2, 2025

Mental health nursing is more than administering medication and checking vitals. It’s about connection, trust, and communication—particularly therapeutic communication, which lies at the very core

Therapy Tips: 7 Proven Ways to Get More Out of Your Sessions

by Randy Withers

May 18, 2025

Let’s be honest—starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown. You might be overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or quietly hoping the therapist will

"Pink Cocaine" Explained: Risks, Myths, and Facts about Tusi

Pink Cocaine Isn’t What You Think—Here’s What’s Really in Tusi

by Randy Withers

May 7, 2025

It looks like cotton candy and smells like strawberries. Dealers call it “Tusi,” “Tuci,” or “pink cocaine,” and for partygoers in cities like Miami, Medellín,

Postpartum Depression: 5 Hidden Signs and 5 Ways To Cope

Postpartum Depression: The Thoughts You’re Afraid to Say Out Loud—and What You Can Do

by Randy Withers

May 5, 2025

The early days after giving birth are supposed to feel joyful. But for many new moms, they’re filled with a kind of sadness, numbness, or

5 Subtle Symptoms of Trauma Most People Miss

5 Subtle Signs of Trauma Most People Miss—And How to Heal

by Randy Withers

May 2, 2025

When most people picture trauma, they think of flashbacks, panic attacks, or avoiding specific reminders of a traumatic event. But trauma wears many masks—and the

IOP vs OP in Behavioral Health: Which Is Right For Me?

What’s The Difference Between an IOP and OP Behavioral Health Program?

by Randy Withers

April 28, 2025

Navigating the world of mental health care can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right type of treatment. If you’re considering outpatient

Should I Go to Therapy for Burnout?

by Randy Withers

April 26, 2025

Burnout is more than just a rough week or feeling a little stressed. It’s a serious emotional and physical state that doesn’t disappear with a

The Truth About Chronic Pain in Women—and What Helps

Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

by Randy Withers

April 25, 2025

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

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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

Feel Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Therapeutic Communication: What Every Mental Health Nurse Must Know

Therapy Tips: 7 Proven Ways to Get More Out of Your Sessions

Pink Cocaine Isn’t What You Think—Here’s What’s Really in Tusi

Postpartum Depression: The Thoughts You’re Afraid to Say Out Loud—and What You Can Do

5 Subtle Signs of Trauma Most People Miss—And How to Heal

What’s The Difference Between an IOP and OP Behavioral Health Program?

Should I Go to Therapy for Burnout?

Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

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