Randy Withers, LCMHC

Randy Withers, LCMHC is a Board-Certified and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Practical Counseling and Wellness Solutions, LLC 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. In his spare time, you can find him watching reruns of Star Trek: TNG with his dog. Connect with him on LinkedIn. If you are a NC resident looking for a new therapist, you can book an appointment with him. You can also find him providing counseling services on BetterHelp.

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

Addiction is a complicated and baffling disease that affects tens of millions of men, women, and children. If you want to learn how to help an addict, this article will give you seven important points to consider.

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 31, 2020

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

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

July 12, 2020

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 receiving end.

3 Simple Ways To Stop A Panic Attack (Without Medication)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

December 25, 2020

Panic attacks are terrifying, but you don't need drugs to control them. In this article, we'll look at 3 simple ways you can stop a panic attack without the use of medication.

Does Bad Parenting Create Juvenile Delinquents? Research Says Yes

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 13, 2020

Have you ever wondered why some children grow into adult criminals? Do you think that schools are responsible, or communities, or churches? Can bad parenting cause juvenile delinquency?