My name is Mohsin Kazim (they/them) and I am a Peer Support Specialist based in Brooklyn. As a Peer Support Specialist, I facilitate an affirming, collaborative environment where we can explore issues surrounding identity, activism, relationships, and self-esteem. I use a combination of lived experience and formal education/training as the foundation for a justice-oriented model of community care. 

Peer Support is a low-cost, accessible option for those: 1) seeking supplemental support beyond traditional therapy - e.g. if you are looking to discuss specific, potentially identity-related, issues with someone who shares your lived experiences, or 2) financial circumstances (income, health insurance) limit your access to traditional mental health care.

I have completed one year of my Master’s of Social Work at Columbia University, where I worked as a counselor and facilitator of a queer support group for high school seniors. I also have direct experience working with queer & BIPOC communities, children of immigrants, activists, students, and young working professionals.

I operate on a sliding scale from $25 - $100 and have availability across this scale. Recognizing that formal psychotherapy can often pose barriers through insurance providers or high fees, Peer Support is a great option if you are looking for an accessible, community-based form of healing work.