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Mental Health 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

The Measurement Trap: When Symptom Tracking Fuels Your Anxiety


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC

July 3, 2026

Anxiety

You open the app again. You rate your mood a 4/10, log two hours of poor sleep, tag the day with “anxious” and “irritable,” and note that you skipped the...
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Dream Interpretation: What Your Dreams Mean, According to Psychology


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC

June 23, 2026

Know Your Self

You already figured out what the dream meant. That is the strange part. You looked it up. You talked it through. Maybe you sat with it long enough to say,...
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The Version of You That Shows Up Instead #Shorts #loneliness #mentalhealth


The version of you that learned to keep things easy is still meeting people on your behalf, and the real you never makes it into the room. Manhattan…
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The Man Who Looks Fine – With Simon and Natalie


Natalie Buchwald, LMHC

June 18, 2026

Featured In The News

Watch it here   Back to Natalie × The Quiet Transition A conversation between Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D (20 years of clinical experience; founder of Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, an insurance-based...
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    Frequently Asked Questions About the MMHC Therapy Blog

    Who writes the Manhattan Mental Health Counseling blog?

    MMHC blog articles are written or reviewed by clinicians and editorial staff, with clinical leadership from Natalie Buchwald, LMHC-D, Founder and Founding Clinical Chair. The goal is practical, clinically grounded writing that helps readers understand therapy and mental health more clearly.

    Is the blog content written by licensed professionals?

    The blog is clinically guided by licensed professionals and clinical staff. Some MMHC clinicians are licensed, and some work under licensed supervision. Articles are educational and should not replace care from your own therapist or medical professional.

    What topics does the therapy blog cover?

    The blog covers anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, self-care, meditation, mental health statistics, therapy with insurance and emerging topics like AI in mental health. Articles are organized by category so you can browse the topics most relevant to your situation.

    Can I use the blog as a substitute for therapy?

    No. The blog provides education and practical strategies, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Therapy gives you a personalized, relational space where patterns can be explored and changed in ways reading alone cannot provide.

    How often is the blog updated?

    New articles are published regularly, often several times per month. You can subscribe to get updates or browse by category to find articles on a specific topic.

    Does Manhattan Mental Health Counseling accept insurance for therapy?

    Yes. MMHC is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and Healthfirst. MMHC does not accept BlueCross. Contact the office to verify your specific plan and benefits before your first appointment.

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