Neesa Sunar, LMSW

Welcome! I'm glad you're here!

I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Salford in Manchester, England, supported by the Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub. (LAURA). I'm researching aphantasia in musicians, a condition which I myself have. Aphantasia is a type of neurodiversity which causes an inability to see voluntary imagery in the mind's eye. 

I have an active LMSW license in NY state, and I've worked in the NYC non-profit mental health sector since 2014. I've offered telehealth psychotherapy (under clinical supervision) since 2021. I also perform on viola, and I teach violin to students of all levels and ages. This comes after my own musical practice. Thus, I highly value the arts as a way of life.

I also bring experience as a grant writing consultant, who has assisted artists and non-profit organizations in securing funding for their work. I bring expertise in numerous sectors encompassing music, social services, behavioral health, disability services, DEI programs, and community building.

Please feel free to reach out to me, if you'd like to learn more about my research and work.