Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Beginning March 23, 2026, Amira the Healing Space will host a weekly virtual drop-in support group for SUNY Oneonta students. Co-led by Hetha Stephen-Lawrence and Narisia Henry-Benjamin, graduate counseling students at Alfred University, the group focuses on grounding techniques, coping skills, peer connection, and real-life skill building to help students manage stress and navigate the challenges of college life. Students may join at any time. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Susana Torres, LMSW provides bilingual (English–Spanish) counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, identity development, and relationship challenges using culturally responsive care and approaches including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Schmika Risher, LMSW provides counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. With over 25 years of experience in mental health and social services, she supports young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, academic stress, and relationship challenges using trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Samantha Hamilton, LMSW provides bilingual (English–Spanish) counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She supports young adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, academic stress, and relationship challenges using person-centered, trauma-informed therapy that integrates CBT, DBT skills, and psychodynamic approaches. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Gina Schwarz, LCSW provides counseling to SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. With more than 20 years of experience, she works with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Bukola Olode provides counseling to SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. She works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, confidence challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is direct, empowering, and solution-focused, helping students recognize their strengths and develop practical strategies for personal growth. Sessions available in English, Yoruba, and French. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

Maya Mallory, LMSW, is a SUNY Oneonta graduate providing counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She works with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, ADHD, life transitions, and reproductive decision-making. Maya’s approach integrates CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to help students build resilience and emotional clarity. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Erin Samples, LMSW, provides counseling services to SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. She supports young adults navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, family challenges, and substance use concerns using CBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based therapy. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Beginning March 23, 2026, Amira the Healing Space will host a weekly virtual drop-in support group for SUNY Oneonta students. Co-facilitated by Hetha Stephen-Lawrence and Narisia Henry-Benjamin, graduate counseling students from Alfred University, the group focuses on stress management, resilience, relationships, and practical life skills to support students navigating the pressures of college life. Students may join the group at any time during the cycle, making it a flexible and supportive space for connection and growth. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Narisia Henry-Benjamin, MHC Intern, is a therapist in training at Alfred University who co-facilitates a weekly virtual drop-in support group for SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. The group provides a supportive space to build coping skills, practice grounding techniques, connect with peers, and navigate the challenges of college life. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Treashon Stanley, LMSW provides counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She supports young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, trauma, ADHD, and identity development using CBT, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing to help students build practical coping skills and emotional resilience. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Maria T. Bentley, MHC-LP provides counseling to SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. She works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, burnout, identity development, and life transitions. Maria has particular experience supporting neurodivergent students, student athletes managing performance pressure, and creatively driven individuals. Her approach integrates DBT-informed skills, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Stephanie Baez, LMSW provides bilingual (English–Spanish) counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, trauma, identity development, and relationship challenges using EMDR, CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed therapy. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Rachel Fraade, LCSW provides counseling through Amira the Healing Space for SUNY Oneonta students. She works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic stress, identity development, and life transitions. Her relational and trauma-informed approach integrates CBT, DBT coping strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR-informed therapy Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 12, 2026.

Franchel Mendoza, LMSW provides counseling to SUNY Oneonta students through Amira the Healing Space. A bilingual English–Spanish therapist, he works with young adults navigating anxiety, academic pressure, burnout, identity development, and life transitions using motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and CBT-informed strategies. Read more

Author: Ana Rincon posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

Amira The Healing Space partners with SUNY Oneonta to provide free, virtual, evidence-based mental health counseling for college students. We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, identity development, and academic stress—delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed care designed specifically for young adults navigating pivotal life transitions. Read more