Phillip Fleming

About Phillip Fleming

I am certified Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board, since October 2020. Mindful Living launched its Division of Peer Support Services back in September 2024 as a pilot program. I currently serve as the division\'s director. Founder, owner, and licensed clinical social worker, Max Guttman, serves of the Director of Clinical Services. I became certified as an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist in December 2024 through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. In lieu of the sudden passing of the owner and founder, Max Guttman, on April 19, 2025, I have assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, with the blessing of Max\'s mother and brother. The practice is in need of a licensed clinical social worker to start operations again.I volunteer as peer specialist at Fountain House (a Fountain House member since November 1, 2013), a community-based nonprofit organization that supports people living with mental health challenges. I have been volunteering at Fountain House since 2020, developing skills in group facilitation, professional development, digital writing, and public speaking for 17 years, as of March 1, 2026.Member of the Ontario County (NY) Democratic Committee and the Geneva Democrats (Ward 1, District 1) since September 2004. Will seek reappointment by petition to the OCDC in 2026 to represent the Town of Geneva, Ward 2.I was elected President of the New York Association of Black Psychologists in February 2025 (term started in September 2025). Was appointed Co-Chair of the Association of Black Psychologists\' General Assembly Membership Committee in January 2026.My first book, The Chosen Reject, was published by Amazon Publishing in early December 2024 and is currently available for purchase. Living LCSW, PLLC - https://bronxriverroadlicensedclinical.godaddysites.com/Mental Health Affairs Blog - https://mentalhealthaffairs.blog/I have launched my bid for the office of New York State Assembly, District 131, as a Democratic candidate in February 2026. My committee name is Fleming For AD131. Facebook page to be announced in March 2026.

Experience

1. Teaching Assistant

   Geneva City School District

   Jan 2024 — Present · Geneva, NY, US

   NYSED Teaching Assistant Certification, Level I (Certificate No. Event Supervisor, since December 20••••50-Day Substitute Teacher, Geneva Middle and High School, January 2024-June 2025; Substitute Teacher Aide, February-June 20•••12:1:1 Teacher Aide, since August 20255. Summer School Teaching Assistant, 2024 and 20256. Sports Study Hall Monitor and Before/After School Programming Teacher Aide, since October 2025

Education

• National Alliance on Mental Illness - NYC Metro

  Certificate of Completion, Peer Support

• New York University

  Certificate of Completion, Music Industry Essentials

  2020 — 2020

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Urban Geography

  1999 — 2002

• The Ohio State University

  City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

• The Institute for the Development of Human Arts

  Certificate of Completion, Peer Support

  2018 — 2019

• CUCS Academy for Justice-Informed Practice

  Certificate, Justice-Informed Practice

  2021

• A H Parker High School

  High School Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Arts - MA, Communication and Media Studies

• The Harlem Family Institute

  Ph. D. Seminar Student, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

• Center For Addiction Recovery Training

  Certificate of Completion, Recovery Coach Academy

  2018 — 2018

• Berea College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Industrial Technology Management

  1992 — 1995

• Roberts Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Science, Pathways To Teaching