Hello!
Welcome to the BetterHelp community! My name is Randy Beasley I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in California. I have been providing psychotherapy and emotional growth services for a wide variety of issues within a number of roles for the past 10+ years.
A little bit about me, I graduated with my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Biola University and completed a Masters Degree in Theology from Liberty University. I was pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Theology when I felt therapy was a better way for me to help people. I completed my Master of Arts Degree from Touro University in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Previously I worked as a pastor and Christian camp director developing curriculum and teaching. I have experience working with addiction, foster services, wraparound, competency restoration, and couples/family therapy having worked within community-based clinics, substance use treatment facilities, a state hospital, and jail. I have received training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, managing adaptive practices, interpersonal therapy, The Gottman Method, as well as being a certified Mandt trainer (crisis intervention) and strength deployment inventory (motivational values psychometric) facilitator.
I would describe my approach as goal-oriented and client-centered. I use solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and an existential therapy approach to foster awareness while developing pragmatic solutions to problems. Goals are developed together and focused on changing patterns of thinking or behaviors driven by unmet needs, when these change we frequently change how we feel.
I believe healing hinges on the relationships you develop and progress ultimately follows an individual conquest of fear and acceptance of responsibility. I hope to make that journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 120092
AK LMFT 207210
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Prof. Randolph (Randy) Beasley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He’s great!
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve had a few counselors and therapists throughout the year. Randy has been the best by far. He’s engaged, attentive, and thoughtful. The barrier of care over video calls and messages never felt awkward. He took care to offer suggestions, meditation practices, books, and ideas for better self care that were personally relevant to me. During the half a year I met with Randy, I felt very seen, heard, validated, and understood.
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I started working with Randy about a month ago. Since losing one of my best friends to suicide in college, I've gone through a couple of therapists. There's always been one reason or another that we didn't match up well. However, Betterhelp did a great job matching me up to Randy. Randy is the best therapist I've had because he's a very good listener. Randy made me feel comfortable talking about whatever was on my mind. He broke up the awkward bits with humor and made me feel in control of my own destiny. I highly recommend Randy to everyone and am very happy that Betterhelp matched us. Thank you!
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 2 months
I have not met many counselors, but he listens and tries his best to answer your questions without making you feel bad or awkward. I believe he thinks deeply than other therapists.
Written on Oct 15, 2020 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Working with Randy has really been a wonderful experience. He is very professional yet never fails to connect on a personal level. He is consistently engaged in our conversations, offering highly subjective counsel, never canned or derivative. I recommend him without reservation.
Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
My counsellor, Randy ,has been incredibly supportive of my journey. He’s helped me learn so much about myself and I am a better person today than I’ve ever been thanks to his wisdom and mentorship. I’m very glad to have been paired with him, and would highly recommend him to everyone.
Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Randolph (Randy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions