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Why Your Brain Gets Stuck in the Past: Your Temporal Signature


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D

August 26, 2026

Know Your Self

Time does not move at the same speed everywhere in a life. Some years compress into a single frame. Others stretch across decades of memory even though the calendar shows...
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Gottman’s 5:1 Ratio: Five Positive Moments for Every Negative One


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D

August 17, 2026

Therapy

You fight with your partner and then replay the fight for days. The good evening that came before it barely registers. If the bad moments in your relationship seem to...
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Who Wrote the Story You Tell About Yourself? | Mental Health & Self-Awareness


What if the story you know by heart wasn’t entirely written by you? Some beliefs about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what we should expect…
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ADHD Isn’t Broken: New Research Links Symptoms to Creative Insight


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D

August 5, 2026

Know Your Self

Your mind jumps between ideas. Solutions arrive in sudden leaps, often while you are doing something else entirely, and you cannot retrace the steps that got you there. What Problem-Solving...
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    Why Trauma Recovery Feels Like a War for Your Past

    Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
    August 5, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who writes the MMHC therapy blog?

    MMHC articles are written or reviewed by clinicians and editorial staff, with clinical leadership from Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D.

    Is the blog clinically reviewed?

    The blog is clinically guided by licensed professionals and clinical staff. Some clinicians are licensed, and some work under licensed supervision.

    What topics does it cover?

    Anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, self-care, meditation, therapy with insurance and AI in mental health.

    Can it replace therapy?

    No. Articles are educational. Therapy gives you a personalized space to explore and change patterns.

    Does MMHC accept insurance?

    Yes. MMHC is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Healthfirst. MMHC does not accept BlueCross.

    Healthy Relationships

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    Why Trust Takes a Hundred Deposits and One Withdrawal

    Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
    May 12, 2026
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    How to Make Up After a Fight

    Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
    November 15, 2024

    Therapy With Insurance

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    Does Medicaid Cover Therapy?

    Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
    November 15, 2024
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    What is the Best Insurance Plan for Psychotherapy?

    Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
    October 24, 2022

    Meditation and the Art of Being

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    About the MMHC Therapy Blog

    The Manhattan Mental Health Counseling therapy blog offers practical, evidence-informed articles about mental health, therapy and emotional wellbeing. Topics include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, insurance for therapy, meditation and mental health statistics. Articles are written or reviewed by clinicians and editorial staff, with clinical leadership from Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D, Founder and Founding Clinical Chair of Manhattan Mental Health Counseling. The goal is to give New Yorkers clear, useful information before, during, or between therapy sessions.

    Blog CategoryWhat It CoversWho It Helps
    Self CarePractical strategies for daily mental health maintenancePeople looking for habits and tools between therapy sessions
    TherapyHow therapy works, what to expect and how to find the right therapistPeople considering starting therapy or switching therapists
    Healthy RelationshipsCommunication, boundaries, conflict patterns and connectionIndividuals and couples working on relationship dynamics
    AnxietySymptoms, coping strategies and therapy approaches for anxietyPeople experiencing anxiety who want to understand it better
    Therapy With InsuranceHow to use insurance for therapy, copays, deductibles and in-network optionsPeople trying to afford therapy through insurance benefits
    Meditation and the Art of BeingMindfulness practices and their mental health applicationsPeople interested in meditation as a complement to therapy
    AI and Mental HealthHow artificial intelligence is changing mental health carePeople curious about technology and therapy
    Mental Health StatisticsData and research on mental health trendsPeople looking for evidence-based information on mental health
    Know Your SelfSelf-awareness, identity and personal growth topicsPeople exploring their patterns and self-understanding
    Side-by-SideComparisons of therapy approaches, modalities and optionsPeople deciding between different types of therapy or providers