Amira Martin-Saltsman

Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, speaker, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience providing behavioral health services to individuals, families, and communities. She is the Founder and CEO of MA Therapy, LLC, a group psychotherapy practice serving clients throughout New York State through culturally responsive, evidence-based care.

Ms. Martin-Saltsman specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her clinical work emphasizes strengths-based, person-centered approaches and integrates evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She is particularly passionate about increasing access to quality mental health care for historically underserved communities and developing clinicians who deliver compassionate, culturally responsive services.

In addition to her clinical leadership, Ms. Martin-Saltsman is an experienced educator and presenter who has developed and facilitated workshops, keynote presentations, and professional trainings on mental health, leadership, resilience, cultural humility, and clinical practice. She serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Columbia University School of Social Work, where she teaches Motivational Interviewing Lab and is committed to helping future social workers develop strong engagement skills, reflective practice, and confidence in evidence-based communication.

Ms. Martin-Saltsman is also a member of the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York State (NAMI-NYS). Her professional interests include clinician development, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, leadership, and expanding equitable access to high-quality behavioral health services.