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

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

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

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

5 Ways to Stop Faking Self Love (Plus 4 Tips To Do It Right)

by Randy Withers

October 31, 2025

In today’s wellness-obsessed world, self love gets praised, packaged, and pushed into routines—but real care isn’t a performance. The question that matters is simple: am

How to Plan Safe Dates When Your Partner Has Severe Food Allergies

by Randy Withers

October 29, 2025

Dating someone with severe food allergies can be both rewarding and intimidating. For many couples, a simple dinner date becomes a careful balancing act between

8 Ways to Make Decluttering a Gentle, Healing Process

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

by Randy Withers

October 8, 2025

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

9 Smart Coping Strategies To Beat Back Career Change Anxiety

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

by Randy Withers

October 2, 2025

Switching careers is one of those life decisions that feels thrilling and terrifying at the same time. On the surface, there’s the excitement of new

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 path to fulfillment. The idea of waking up excited to contribute to meaningful

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

by Randy Withers

September 15, 2025

Learn how naltrexone implants work, who they help, and what you need to know about safety, effectiveness, and recovery.

When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

by Randy Withers

September 3, 2025

Everyone faces stress, sadness, and setbacks. But sometimes the weight becomes too heavy and begins to affect how you think, feel, and function. Recognizing when

7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health After a Life-changing Injury

by Randy Withers

September 2, 2025

A life-changing injury affects far more than the body—it reshapes daily routines, independence, identity, and emotional stability. While physical pain may be the most obvious

6 Effective Ways To Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy

How to Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy or Traumatic Birth

by Randy Withers

July 27, 2025

Not every birth ends with a happy exhale. Sometimes, what begins with hope and expectation ends with fear, medical trauma, or emotional disconnection that lingers

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Randy Withers

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

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

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

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

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

5 Ways to Stop Faking Self Love (Plus 4 Tips To Do It Right)

How to Plan Safe Dates When Your Partner Has Severe Food Allergies

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

Career Development and Mental Health: 10 Ways to Stay Balanced

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

When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health After a Life-changing Injury

How to Reconnect After a Difficult Pregnancy or Traumatic Birth

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