About Amira The Healing Space
MA Therapy, LLC
Amira The Healing Space is committed to supporting college students, young adults, and emerging professionals during one of the most important developmental stages of life.
Through our partnership with SUNY Oneonta, we provide free, virtual mental health counseling to currently enrolled students. Our work focuses on helping students navigate the real challenges of college life, including academic pressure, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, identity development, relationship stress, and major life transitions.
Young adulthood is a time of rapid growth and change. Students are often balancing new independence, academic expectations, social relationships, and decisions about their future. During this time, emotional support, practical coping skills, and a space to reflect can make a significant difference in overall wellbeing and long-term success.
At Amira The Healing Space, we specialize in helping students move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more grounded, confident, and supported.
Our practice was founded by Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and clinical leader with more than two decades of experience in mental health care, supervision, and professional training. Under her leadership, our team provides structured, evidence-based therapy that is both trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
Our clinicians understand the unique pressures many students experience, including:
• Academic stress and performance anxiety
• Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
• Burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Identity exploration and personal growth
• Family expectations and changing relationships
• Adjusting to independence and new responsibilities
Through individual counseling and group therapy, we help students develop practical strategies for managing stress, improving emotional regulation, strengthening communication skills, and building resilience.
All services are provided virtually, allowing students to access support privately and conveniently from their dorm, apartment, or another confidential space.
Our Broader Work at MA Therapy, LLC
While the SUNY Oneonta partnership is a central part of our work, Amira The Healing Space is part of the larger MA Therapy, LLC mental health organization, which provides psychotherapy, training, and wellness programming across New York State.
Training the Next Generation of Clinicians
In addition to providing therapy, Amira The Healing Space is committed to strengthening the future mental health workforce. Our Residency and Internship Program provides advanced clinical training and supervision for graduate counseling and social work students.
This program allows us to expand services while maintaining strong ethical standards, clinical oversight, and high-quality care for the students we serve.
Our Mission
Our Mission:
"We promote community healing through inclusive psychotherapy and empower healers for lasting positive mental health impact."
Getting Started
If you are a SUNY Oneonta student interested in beginning services, you can schedule directly through our secure scheduling page:
Schedule Here
https://amirathehealingspace.as.me
Students who have questions or would like help choosing a clinician can also contact:
Karen Diaz
Practice Administrator
[email protected]
Phone: 646-662-4049
At Amira The Healing Space, we believe that every student deserves access to thoughtful, supportive, and professional mental health care.
You do not have to navigate this chapter alone.