Jelani Adams (Clinical Director)

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)

Works With: Individuals (16+)

Jelani is the founder and clinical director of Thrive CBT. He has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years and is committed to helping people create positive change in their lives.

Specialties

Jelani’s primary approach to treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is an effective evidenced-based treatment, which means that the positive benefits of the treatment have been studied extensively. Jelani is double certified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT) and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CA-CBT). To hone his skills in providing CBT, Jelani has attended numerous trainings, courses and workshops. For more information on Jelani’s training background, please visit his Professional Development page.

Jelani is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). He has worked for multiple community mental health agencies in the past. His responsibilities included providing individual and group counselling for adults dealing with a range of mental health issues.

Teaching and Volunteering

Jelani has a passion for teaching and sharing his clinical experience. He is a part-time professor at Durham College.

From 2021-2024, Jelani served as the Membership Chair on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). He assisted the organization in its focus of training, advancing knowledge, advocacy, and accreditation of CBT in Canada. He has achieved Clinical Consultant status within the organization.

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree – Wilfrid Laurier University.
• Bachelor of Science (with honourr) in psychology (BSc) – York University.
• Certificate in Rehabilitation Services – York University & Seneca College.