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

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?

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.

Why Should We Care About Mental Health Awareness?

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

June 16, 2022

Spreading mental health awareness is crucial, as it will enable early identification and prompt treatment of psychological and behavioral health disorders.

4 Practical Ways To Manage the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 24, 2022

In this post, we discuss 4 practical ways to address and manage the healthcare staffing crisis we face in the wake of COVID-19.

What You Should Know About Medication-Assisted Treatment

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

March 25, 2022

Substance abuse and addiction can have a devastating impact on the lives of those affected and their loved ones. Yet, seeking treatment and rehabilitation is

5 Devastating Psychological Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

March 23, 2022

Drug and alcohol addiction wreaks havoc on both the body and the mind. In this post, we discuss the psychological effects of drug use you

What Does Drug Abuse And Addiction Do To Your Brain?

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

March 14, 2022

Drug abuse and alcohol addiction hamper your brain to a significant extent. Read this article and find out the impact of drug abuse on neurotransmitters

6 Accurate Depictions of PTSD in Movies and TV, According To Therapists

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

December 20, 2021

Blunt Therapy interviewed mental health professionals to see what they think are accurate depictions of PTSD in films and TV. Here are their 6 recommendations.