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

The Growing Focus on Vitamin E for Cognitive Performance, Mental Acuity and Brain Health

by Randy Withers

September 15, 2021

Vitamin E is one of the few nutrients that have been found to promote brain health, reducing oxidative stress and protecting this vital organ.

Teen Depression What Parents Need to Know and How to Help

7 Myths About Teen Depression (And The Truth Parents Need to Know)

by Randy Withers

February 27, 2021

Depression in teenagers is often difficult to spot. Parents need to know both the myths and the facts about teen depression if they want to

What Should I Do If My Teen is Doing Drugs

What To Do If Your Teen is Using Drugs: 7 Tips For Parents

by Randy Withers

February 18, 2021

Teenage substance abuse is a problem all parents need to be prepared to address. In this post, we'll talk about 7 things concerned parents can

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

by Randy Withers

February 10, 2021

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