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Mental Health Matters.
And So Do You.

Since 2019, Blunt Therapy has been your best resource for reliable and vetted information about mental health matters. Tips, articles, and advice about the topics that matter to you, from a licensed therapist who's been there.

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Randy Withers, LCMHC

Randy Withers, LCMHC is a Board-Certified and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor at a private practice in North Carolina where he specializes in co-occurring disorders. 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. You can also see what he writes about on Medium.

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help an Addict Recover

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.

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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?

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
July 21, 2020

Myths about addiction get sick people killed. There’s no other way to state it. Few other epidemics have been so horribly misunderstood.

The Complete Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp [updated for 2021]

A Therapist’s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
December 19, 2021

This is a BetterHelp counseling review written by a licensed therapist who is also a client. If you want to know if BetterHelp is legit,

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5 Essential Resources For Alcohol Abuse Treatment and Recovery

5 Essential Resources For Alcohol Abuse Treatment and Recovery

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
December 11, 2021

To help you get familiar with the different treatments available, here are 5 resources for alcohol abuse that can help reduce problematic drinking.

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5 Steps To Affordable Online Mental Health Care With Sesame

5 Steps To Affordable Online Mental Health Care With Sesame

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
December 4, 2021

Sesame is a direct-to-patient care marketplace that makes affordable online mental health care a reality for millions of Americans.

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This Is What Parents Need To Know About Teens and Eating Disorders

This Is What Parents Need To Know About Teens and Eating Disorders

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
November 29, 2021

Eating disorders in teens are far more common than you might think. Parents need to know what they are, how to spot them, and where

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4 Healthy Ways to Cope with Grief

4 Healthy Ways to Cope with Grief: Advice From A Therapist

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
November 28, 2021

Despite the overwhelming feelings, it’s important to know that you can learn healthy ways to cope with grief.

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5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
November 25, 2021

Mental health nurses, commonly referred to as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental illness.

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HOW TO EARN 100000 AS AN ONLINE therapist

How To Make $100,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp (Updated for 2022)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
November 9, 2021

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

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5 Simple (But Effective) Natural Remedies For Anxiety

5 Simple (But Effective) Natural Remedies For Anxiety

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
November 3, 2021

Anxiety disorders are the most common forms of mental illness in the US. In this post, we'll reveal 5 natural remedies for anxiety you can

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A Therapist's review of online counseling with TalkSpace

A Therapist’s 2021 Review of TalkSpace: Effective and Affordable Online Therapy

by Randy Withers, LCMHC
October 18, 2021

This TalkSpace review is meant to guide you towards a great therapist who is tailored to address and treat your unique mental health needs.

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Blunt Therapy is your source for tips, articles, and advice about the mental health topics that matter to you, from a licensed therapist who’s been there. It’s a blog about mental health matters, addictions, relationships, and parenting. In other words, Blunt Therapy is a blog about the kind of things that people go to therapy for. Now offering professional life coaching services to select clients.

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