Mental Health Therapy Blog
BPD and Depression: Why One Good Hour Isn’t the Whole Story
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 27, 2026
Know Your Self
By the time your appointment arrives, you feel better. Describing Tuesday starts to sound, even to you, like an exaggeration. The argument took hours to recover from. After the immediate...
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Love Bombing: Why the Intensity Felt Like Certainty
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 22, 2026
Healthy Relationships
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CBT vs. DBT for Depression: What Should Guide the Choice?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 20, 2026
Side-by-Side
When depression is the main concern, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has a large, direct evidence base. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be appropriate when an assessment identifies needs suited to...
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Know Your Self
BPD and Depression: Why One Good Hour Isn’t the Whole Story
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 27, 2026
Why Your Brain Gets Stuck in the Past: Your Temporal Signature
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 26, 2026
ADHD Isn’t Broken: New Research Links Symptoms to Creative Insight
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 5, 2026
Why AI Still Leaves You Feeling Lonely | E10
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC
October 23, 2026
Why AI Can Make Loneliness Feel Worse (And What Your Brain Knows)
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC
October 14, 2026
Limiting Beliefs | Who Decided How Big You’re Allowed to Dream?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC
September 16, 2026
Self Care
Why Rest May Not Feel Restorative During Burnout
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 8, 2026
Understanding the Roots of Perfectionism
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
December 15, 2025
Beyond Bubble Baths: Rediscovering Genuine Self-Care Through Authentic Growth
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 20, 2025
Anxiety
Online CBT for Anxiety in NYC: What Actually Changes?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 16, 2026
Gottman’s 5:1 Ratio: Five Positive Moments for Every Negative One
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 17, 2026
Why Your Memories Lie: The Science of Reconsolidation and Emotional Truth
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
July 31, 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
Love Bombing: Why the Intensity Felt Like Certainty
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 22, 2026
Why Trust Takes a Hundred Deposits and One Withdrawal
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
May 12, 2026
How to Make Up After a Fight
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
November 15, 2024
Anxiety
Fear Is Real. Its Forecast May Not Be: A Three Question Check
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 5, 2026
Why Your Anxiety Returns: The Myth of the “One-Time Fix” for Mental Health
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 4, 2026
The Measurement Trap: When Symptom Tracking Fuels Your Anxiety
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
July 3, 2026
Therapy With Insurance
Essential Plan Ended? HealthFirst, Medicaid Therapy Options in NYC
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
July 10, 2026
Does Medicaid Cover Therapy?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
November 15, 2024
What is the Best Insurance Plan for Psychotherapy?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 24, 2022
Meditation and the Art of Being
4 Meditation Techniques that Can Improve Awareness and Mental Health
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
July 19, 2019
Top 5 Scientific Findings on Meditation/Mindfulness
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
June 24, 2019
What Is Transcendental Meditation? Benefits, Cost and How It Works
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
June 5, 2019
AI and Mental Health
AI Psychosis: The Tech Anxiety No One Talks About
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
March 26, 2026
Loneliness in the Age of AI: Why Infinite Digital Companionship Still Leaves Us Empty
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
August 20, 2025
Mental Health Statistics
Repetitive Negative Thinking Is Now Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk. Here’s What That Means for Your Brain.
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
March 20, 2026
Do Most Insurances Cover Therapy: Key Statistics and Data for 2026
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
March 17, 2026
College Student Mental Health Statistics
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
November 4, 2024
Side-by-Side
CBT vs. DBT for Depression: What Should Guide the Choice?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
October 20, 2026
Best Online Therapy Apps vs. Working With a Real Therapist: What Actually Helps?
Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D
June 12, 2026
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 Category | What It Covers | Who It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Self Care | Practical strategies for daily mental health maintenance | People looking for habits and tools between therapy sessions |
| Therapy | How therapy works, what to expect and how to find the right therapist | People considering starting therapy or switching therapists |
| Healthy Relationships | Communication, boundaries, conflict patterns and connection | Individuals and couples working on relationship dynamics |
| Anxiety | Symptoms, coping strategies and therapy approaches for anxiety | People experiencing anxiety who want to understand it better |
| Therapy With Insurance | How to use insurance for therapy, copays, deductibles and in-network options | People trying to afford therapy through insurance benefits |
| Meditation and the Art of Being | Mindfulness practices and their mental health applications | People interested in meditation as a complement to therapy |
| AI and Mental Health | How artificial intelligence is changing mental health care | People curious about technology and therapy |
| Mental Health Statistics | Data and research on mental health trends | People looking for evidence-based information on mental health |
| Know Your Self | Self-awareness, identity and personal growth topics | People exploring their patterns and self-understanding |
| Side-by-Side | Comparisons of therapy approaches, modalities and options | People deciding between different types of therapy or providers |