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5 Things I Absolutely Love About Working for BetterHelp (Plus 3 Areas That Need Tweaking)

Explore the pros and cons of working for BetterHelp, an online counseling platform that offers flexibility, convenience, and growth opportunities for therapists.

by Randy Withers

November 15, 2023

How to Provide Psychological First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide For Mental Health Professionals

by Randy Withers

Explore how to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA), a lifeline for individuals

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

by Randy Withers

Learn the benefits of journaling and gain access to 133 thought-provoking mental

How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners

by Randy Withers

This simple but complete 6-part guide will teach you how to start,

A Therapist’s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2025

by Randy Withers

This is a BetterHelp counseling review written by a licensed therapist who

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What Is Virtual Counseling? A Complete Guide To Online Therapy in 2021

In this comprehensive guide, a licensed therapist tells you everything you need to know about online virtual counseling, and how to tell if it's right for you.

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

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 avoid them.

20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

For many, suicide is a subject shrouded in mystery. To learn more about it, we interviewed therapists to get their thoughts on suicide and suicide prevention.

Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?

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 BetterHelp.

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5 Ways To Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Relationships

Do you struggle with anxiety? Do relationships stress you out? If that describes you, we've got 5 things you can do to keep anxiety from ruining your relationships.

Feeling More Like Roommates Than Lovers? Here’s How to Fix It

All relationships change and grow, moving through different stages along the way. At some point, many couples notice that passion and romance have shifted towards something a bit more practical

My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

This is a story about suicidal ideation, psychological pain, and a divorce on Thanksgiving Day.

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

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

12 Hard Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don’t (According To Google)

Many clients have questions they want to ask their therapist, but are uncomfortable doing so. In this post, you'll get answers to 12 of them.

7 hidden of depression (that medication won't fix)

7 Hidden Causes of Depression (That Medication Won’t Fix)

Are you still suffering from clinical depression despite taking prescription medication? Here are 7 causes of depression that pills, unfortunately, won't fix.

Distorted Thinking and Common Cognitive Distortions

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

Cognitive distortions are irrational and distorted thinking patterns that are often the root cause of depression and anxiety. This post teaches you how to identify and defeat them.

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8 Ways to Make Decluttering a Gentle, Healing Process

8 Ways to Make Decluttering Your Home a Gentle, Healing Process

When people talk about decluttering, they often focus on the visible results—tidier closets, organized shelves, or open spaces. But decluttering is about much more than cleaning up. It’s an emotional journey, one that asks you to face memories, confront attachments, and make peace with

by Randy Withers

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It’s Totally Normal to Have Anxiety When Switching Careers – Here Are 9 Ways to Cope

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Switching careers is one of those life decisions that feels thrilling and

The Importance of Play in Relationships: How Fun Rekindles Connection

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Most couples begin their relationship with laughter, adventure, and lighthearted fun. But

Career Development and Mental Health: 10 Ways to Stay Balanced

by Randy Withers

September 16, 2025

Pursuing a career fueled by passion is often framed as the ultimate

Naltrexone Implants: A Complete Guide to Understanding How They Help Overcome Addiction

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September 15, 2025

Learn how naltrexone implants work, who they help, and what you need

7 Ways Trauma-Informed Care Creates Sustainable Recovery from Addiction

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Addiction is often misunderstood as a matter of willpower or moral failure,

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5 Things I Absolutely Love About Working for BetterHelp (Plus 3 Areas That Need Tweaking)

How to Provide Psychological First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide For Mental Health Professionals

133 Thought-Provoking Mental Health Journal Prompts For Millennials

How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners

A Therapist’s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2025

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What Is Virtual Counseling? A Complete Guide To Online Therapy in 2021

The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts

20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?

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5 Ways To Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Relationships

Feeling More Like Roommates Than Lovers? Here’s How to Fix It

My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

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

12 Hard Questions You Want To Ask Your Therapist But Don’t (According To Google)

7 Hidden Causes of Depression (That Medication Won’t Fix)

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

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8 Ways to Make Decluttering Your Home a Gentle, Healing Process

It’s Totally Normal to Have Anxiety When Switching Careers – Here Are 9 Ways to Cope

The Importance of Play in Relationships: How Fun Rekindles Connection

Career Development and Mental Health: 10 Ways to Stay Balanced

Naltrexone Implants: A Complete Guide to Understanding How They Help Overcome Addiction

7 Ways Trauma-Informed Care Creates Sustainable Recovery from Addiction

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