posted: Mar. 22, 2026.

Adewale: Naming the Ancestor  Florida would tell me about her Nigerian ancestor, a grandfather, or great grandfather, or someone even further down the line. He was a king, she said, from Read more

posted: Mar. 22, 2026.

Chapter 1  Florida’s Inheritance  Florida was my paternal grandmother.Her name sounded like a place, but she was the most solid of women, a woman who did not wander. She was born in August Read more

posted: Mar. 21, 2026.

Amira Martin, LCSW-R is a keynote speaker specializing in mental health, identity, and how people show up at work and in life. She delivers impactful talks and programs for universities, organizations, and corporate audiences. Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2026.

Building Community Through Care: Reflections on the Blue Table Food Drive in Western New York During my time serving as Division Director for the Western New York Division of the National Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2026.

NAMI: Mental Health Advocacy, Lived Experience, and Leadership As I reflect back on the NAMI-NYS Conference held in November 2025, I continue to feel energized by the work being done across Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2026.

Advocating for the Future of the Social Work Workforce In December 2025, I had the opportunity to attend Congressman Tim Kennedy’s press conference announcing the introduction of the LEAP Act, legislation Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2026.

Mental Health, Creativity, and Community: Reflections on a Wellness Workshop with ALA-NYC On October 8, 2025, I had the opportunity to lead a creative wellness workshop in Manhattan with ALA-NYC. The Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2026.

Reflections from a Keynote and Campus Workshops at SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College During Black History Month, campuses across the country create space to reflect on history, identity, and the ongoing Read more

posted: Mar. 07, 2026.

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, Read more

posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Treashon Simmons, LMSW, is a compassionate therapist at Amira The Healing Space working with children and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. She provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed care in a safe, collaborative environment that supports growth and emotional clarity. Read more

posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Franchel Mendoza, LMSW, is a bilingual Latino therapist supporting emerging adults and professionals navigating anxiety, identity, burnout, and life transitions./ Franchel Mendoza, LMSW, es un terapeuta latino bilingüe que apoya a adultos emergentes y profesionales que enfrentan ansiedad, identidad, agotamiento y transiciones de vida. Read more

posted: Feb. 06, 2026.

Hetha Stephen-Lawrence is a therapist with Amira For Her who works with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, workplace stress, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, helping clients develop insight into emotional patterns and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2025.

Clients across Amira For Her, Amira For Him, and Amira For Them have found compassionate, timely psychiatric care through Dr. Philip Wong — a NYC-based psychiatrist known for short wait times, affirming care, and seamless collaboration with MA Therapy clinicians. Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2025.

A deeply personal reflection on lineage, identity, and truth. Amira Martin-Saltsman explores her ancestry as an African American woman descended from both enslaved and noble bloodlines — a journey toward healing, wholeness, and self-definition. Read more

posted: Oct. 16, 2025.

Many social workers are asking, “Should I stay in my 9-to-5 or start my own practice?” In this article, Amira Martin, LCSW-R, explores how personality, values, and goals shape your career path — and shares five key questions to help you find your fit in social work’s new era. Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2025.

Narisia Henry-Benjamin is a Brooklyn-based therapist who works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. She uses CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward healing. Read more