Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Jelani is the founder and clinical director of Thrive CBT. He is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Jelani has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and is committed to helping people create positive change in their lives.
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Stress Management
- Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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 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 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.
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.
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