Today is heavy. 💔
One year ago today, my nephew David died by su***de. He was 36. A father. A partner. Deeply loved.
I carry him with me always.
This morning, I met with a young man in his 30s—a husband and father of three—living with untreated bipolar disorder and self-medicating with ma*****na. We talked about his diagnosis, his choices, and his future.
And I thought of David. Of the healing he needed. Of the healing I now help others move toward.
I’m so grateful to do this work—for David, and for all the Davids out there who still have time.
Please check on the men you love.
Let them know they’re not alone.
Help them stay.
📞 Call 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
🕊️
***dePrevention
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08/16/2025
Summer’s almost over… and so is the waitlist. 🌿
I’m now accepting new therapy clients.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or ready for real change—I’m here.
Let’s talk.
Our high achieving women’s group cultivates connection and self care, which creates a space for true fulfillment and self realization. Join us today. Email AmiraMartinLCSW@gmail.com
08/11/2025
🌟 High Achieving Women’s Group 🌟
Starts: Sun, Sept 14th at 7 PM EST
Ends: Sun, Dec 14th
(No group Nov 23rd – resumes Nov 30th)
13 weeks of connection, growth, and real talk for women who are ready to:
✅ Break free from perfectionism
✅ Overcome imposter syndrome
✅ Navigate relationship challenges
✅ Strengthen confidence and self-worth
✅ Forge powerful connections with accomplished, high-achieving women, and cultivate lasting, mutually inspiring relationships with like-minded doers and givers who share your drive, vision, and commitment to making an impact
📍 Limited to 8 women
📖 Workbook included (details after registration)
🗓 Intake session required before joining
💔 When the Legal System Protects Abusers: My Personal and Professional Rage
By Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R
Founder, Amira For Her
Introduction: The News That Brought It All Back
This week’s news hit me harder than I expected.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, walking free on s*x trafficking and racketeering charges—despite the mountain of evidence, disturbing testimonies, even video footage of him violently assaulting women—reminded me how broken our so-called ‘justice’ system really is.
For all the talk about New York being progressive, left-leaning, feminist-friendly… let me tell you from personal experience: when it comes to domestic violence, this city fails women every single day.
I Know, Because It Failed Me
I won’t share the explicit details of how my ex-partner assaulted me. Some wounds stay too raw to name publicly. But I will tell you what happened when I followed every rule. I called the police. I begged for protection—not just for me, but for our then one-year-old daughter. Read more here
Therapist and survivor Amira Martin-Saltsman shares her personal story of domestic violence, the failures of NYC’s legal system, and her reaction to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent acquittal on s*x trafficking charges.
😁I am running for Chapter President of NASW NYS-NYC, please vote for once between Friday, May 23, 2025 and June 13, 2025. Learn more about me and why I am running in the link below:
Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R, is a seasoned social worker, clinical supervisor, educator, and founder of MA Therapy, LLC. With deep Bronx roots and a statewide presence, she is running for NASW-NYS/NYC Chapter President to lead with integrity, equity, and vision. Amira has over two decades of exper...
03/08/2025
💙🩵Happy International Women's Day! And month! 💙🩵Celebrate Women's History Month & International Women's Day with Us! 💙🩵
March 8th is International Women's History Day, and at Amira For Her, we honor the strength, resilience, and journeys of women. In this powerful article, we discuss how mental health care plays a crucial role in the well-being of women and the importance of prioritizing self-care.
Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, or stress, remember that seeking support is a powerful step toward healing.
👉 Read the full article now and discover how our affordable, online therapy services can support your mental health journey.
Looking for affordable, culturally competent therapy for women? Amira For Her offers sliding scale therapy services for BIPOC women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Start your healing journey today with experienced, compassionate therapists. Available online in New York State.
11/06/2024
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We are a group practice made up of women of color practitioners with a focus on providing quality, racially affirming psychotherapy to women and girls of color. We were initially based in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NYC but have moved our practice online and currently are able to see anyone located in New York State. We provide services during off hours, when our clients are available. We offer individual and couples counseling and provide services to children, teens, adults and seniors. We also offer mediation services. We provide services online and can be accessed easily.
Why Therapists for Black Girls?
· Women and girls of color have some of the lowest access to quality mental health services but face some of the most serious and pressing issues.
· Black women and girls and women do not utilize mental health services as often as necessary or as frequently as many other populations.
· When these girls and women do try to access mental health, they are often met with racism, s*xism, dismissal and even hostility.
· Lack of access to mental health care causes lasting struggles with issues like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and other serious concerns.
· Our goal is to provide high quality psychotherapy services to women and girls of color to help improve their overall well-being and prevent the suffering that can happen when issues are not addressed.
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