Pictured: Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R with Allsun Ozyesil, LMHC, Director of the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center, during a professional training collaboration at SUNY Oneonta.
Upcoming Trainings and Workshops
Below are upcoming professional trainings, keynote presentations, and continuing education opportunities led by Professor Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R through MA Therapy, LLC. New training dates and registration information will be added here as they become available.
Upcoming Training Dates
Upcoming training opportunities will be listed here. Please check back regularly as new workshops, keynote presentations, and professional development programs are scheduled.
Organizations interested in hosting a workshop or training for their staff, students, or community members are welcome to reach out to discuss customized programming.
Professional Training and Keynote Speaking
In addition to clinical work, I regularly provide keynote speaking, professional workshops, and training for universities, organizations, corporations, and community groups. These presentations focus on mental health, social work practice, professional development, cultural responsiveness, and wellness.
My trainings are designed to be practical, engaging, and reflective, helping participants connect theory to real-world practice. Sessions often combine lecture, discussion, reflective exercises, and skill-building tools that participants can immediately apply in their work and personal lives.
Recent Trainings and Keynote Presentations
February 2026 — SUNY Oneonta
I served as a keynote speaker for SUNY Oneonta in collaboration with the CRJIE Department (Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence) alongside Dr. Van Havercome. The presentation focused on mental health, community impact, and the importance of culturally responsive care within higher education and social service settings.
SUNY Oneonta Student Counseling Center
In partnership with Allsun Ozyesil, LMHC, Director of the Student Counseling Center, I have provided workshops supporting student mental health, emotional wellness, and professional development within the campus community.
Hartwick College
I have provided workshops for Master of Social Work (MSW) students, supporting emerging social workers as they prepare to enter the profession. These sessions focus on professional identity, clinical skills development, ethical practice, and sustaining long-term careers in social work.
Additional Organizations and Institutions Served
Through MA Therapy, LLC, I have delivered workshops and keynote presentations for a wide range of organizations including universities, corporations, nonprofits, and community programs.
These organizations include:
Columbia University School of Social Work
Alfred State College
Alfred University
Lehman College – CUNY
Barilla America, Inc.
The Arthur Ashe Institute
NY-ATSA (New York Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse)
The Tommy Foundation
Therapy Wine Bar, Brooklyn
And More.....
Training Topics
Training topics may include:
• Clinical social work practice and therapeutic interventions
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) training
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-informed care
• Cultural responsiveness in mental health treatment
• Ethics in social work practice
• Human behavior in the social environment
• Mental health assessment and diagnosis
• Clinical supervision and professional development
• Psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy
• Risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Treatment planning and clinical documentation
• Working with anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Boundaries, self-disclosure, and ethical decision-making in clinical practice
Programs may be delivered through:
• Live in-person workshops
• Live virtual training sessions
• Professional development seminars
• Conference presentations
• Keynote addresses
Host a Training
MA Therapy partners with universities, organizations, and companies to provide customized workshops that support the well-being and professional development of their teams and communities.
Workshops can be tailored for:
• Social workers and mental health clinicians
• University faculty and staff
• Graduate and undergraduate students
• Corporate teams and leadership groups
• Nonprofit staff and community organizations
Organizations interested in hosting a training, keynote, or professional workshop are welcome to reach out to discuss potential collaboration.