"Dr. Kas"
Dr. Kasim Abdur Razzaq is the CEO and lead consultant of Abdur Razzaq Counseling & Social Architecture, PA a culturally responsive mental health clinic. He is a proud native of the historic “Rondo Neighborhood” located in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Dr. Kas” is accomplished in the areas of research, professional development, executive coaching, Social architecture, and therapy. He uses his competencies and philosophies to train clinicians, organizations, and communities on Afrikan-centered approaches to modern day psychology. He earned his BA in Psychology from Missouri S & T university while on full athletic scholarship.
Upon completion Dr. Kas returned home to Minnesota where he continued his educational training at the University of St. Thomas earning three graduate degrees; a Masters of Clinical Social Work, Masters of Education, and Doctorate of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Kas is a licensed mental health professional and board approved clinical supervisor which he uses to support the community.
Dr. Kas is a multi-talented innovator and one of one in his field. Some of his recognitions include:
- 2024 Bush Fellow
- 2023 Mn Black Collective Fellow
- 2022 University of St. Thomas Graduate student Keynote Speaker
- 2021 George E. Meares Memorial Scholar
- 2021 William H. Hastie Creative Research Fellow
- 2020 Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce Top 100 leading Black Men in Minnesota
- 2018 PPGJ "Excellence In Education Award"
- Otto Bremer Social Justice Fellow
- 2014 TEDx Talk Presenter