Neesa Sunar

Sinovision Net filmed inside of Venture House, a psychosocial clubhouse in Jamaica, Queens. I am shown playing viola, contributing to the community overall. (Footage in Chinese and English)

Article on Venture House, psychosocial clubhouse in Jamaica, Queens, includes info on me and my viola playing! (in Chinese)

Article in Singtao USA about Venture House, featuring a bit on me playing viola! (Written in Chinese)

Article in US China Press about Venture House, featuring info on me! (in Chinese)

Violist and clinical support therapist Neesa Sunar explores how teachers can call on their own lived experience as musicians to help pupils who are struggling with feelings of sadness or futility.

An exploration on ways that CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be mistakenly used.

To aid students who have hit a barrier in learning, violist and clinical telehealth therapist Neesa Sunar provides four teaching scenarios which benefit from the empathetic approach of Intentional Peer Support

My fervent beliefs on the power of letter writing, in strengthening friendships.

Tips for utilizing the intuition in developing the skill of writing.

"RAMPD is spotlighting mental health wherever possible, including a conversation that we had with Neesa Sunar, a violist and social worker, who deals with mental illness. We also talk about Florence + the Machine’s new music video “Free.”"

How do you tell a story with music when your mind cannot picture images? Violist and clinical telehealth therapist Neesa Sunar explains her tactile approach to music making.

I'm quoted in this article, speaking on the importance of community in encouraging mental wellness.

A description of my sensory overload reaction to loud sound, and how I've learned to cope with it as a classical musician.

Neesa Sunar started out as a peer support worker before progressing as a social worker.

Interview with Issa Ibrahim, mental health advocate and artist extraordinaire.