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Manhattan Mental Health Counseling launches Progress Pathways, a new initiative to track progress and growth in therapy

ByEthan Lin

Jun 26, 2025

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has launched Progress Pathways, a new initiative designed to help active clients mark their progress and stay motivated in therapy over time. 


Progress Pathways introduces a five-level framework tied to consistent therapy attendance and engagement. As clients continue to show up and work on themselves, they unlock messages, badges, and trophies. These milestones are designed to acknowledge commitment and dedication, spark reflection and encourage continued progress. The new scheme is a light structure that reinforces the often slow and steady nature of emotional growth.

Steven Buchwald, managing director of Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, shared, “We’re here to help people move forward — with dignity, with agency, and with tools that last. Progress Pathways reinforces that therapy isn’t just about showing up — it’s about building something over time. This program turns that progress into something you can actually see and feel.”

While not tailored to individual treatment plans, Progress Pathways helps clients stay oriented in their journey and recognize that forward motion is happening. The new program reflects the practice’s commitment to practical, ethically grounded support that strengthens engagement.

Progress Pathways is part of a growing movement to make therapy not only more accessible but also more meaningful. It is a motivational support program designed to complement, but not replace, personalized treatment plans. All treatment decisions remain the responsibility of each client’s licensed therapist. 

The goal is to use Progress Pathways alongside individualized therapy plans to turn growth into visible, tangible, measurable wins, encouraging clients to celebrate milestones and achievements one step at a time and continue on their journey. By accessing the program, clients can unlock badges and trophies and monitor how close they are to their next milestone via progress bars. Each client can use the initiative like a transformation roadmap, which helps them get closer to their final destination. 

About Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is an established provider of online mental health services, which strives to make effective, personalized therapy accessible to all. Founded by Natalie Buchwald, LMHC, MMHC delivers mental health counseling across New York State and New Jersey. The mission is to empower individuals and build mental resilience to help clients live their lives with renewed energy, enthusiasm, strength, and purpose. MMHC has a dedicated team of experienced, licensed therapists.

The recent launch of Progress Pathways marks an exciting milestone for MMHC, with clients now able to track growth by unlocking levels and gaining recognition of achievements and progress. A simple, effective roadmap, the program is designed to encourage continued commitment, inspire and motivate individuals to work towards the next milestone, and help them celebrate growth. 

Anyone who would like to learn more about Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is encouraged to make use of the following contact details:

Ethan Lin

One of the founding members of DMR, Ethan, expertly juggles his dual roles as the chief editor and the tech guru. Since the inception of the site, he has been the driving force behind its technological advancement while ensuring editorial excellence. When he finally steps away from his trusty laptop, he spend his time on the badminton court polishing his not-so-impressive shuttlecock game.

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