Our Team

Janany Jayanthikumar, CEO and Founder

MSW RSW

Janany has a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in health and mental health. She has diversified experience working in clinical and academic settings, including The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids), The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), The Scarborough Health Network, The University of Toronto, York University, and Lakehead University.

As an experienced clinical social worker and therapist with over almost a decade of experience, Janany has extensive knowledge utilizing evidence-based practices. In addition to her clinical work, Janany teaches and provides clinical supervision at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto and Seneca College. Her areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Attachment Therapy.

She has committed her career to providing high quality training and education to clinicians. She has developed training models and simulation programs that enhance clinician training, which have proven to improve clinical outcomes. She hopes to continue to enhance the social work and psychotherapy field by providing training and supervision for therapists that are evidence-based and culturally adapted.

As a clinical training institute, we also recognize where our limitations exist and give such value to the voice of service users, who we proudly call Experts by Experience (EBE). EBE work hand in hand with experienced clinicians to offer a unique and invaluable learning opportunity.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality education and training to therapists and organizations looking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and career goals within the mental health field. We are committed to creating a learning opportunity that is grounded in creativity, innovation and personal growth.

Our Purpose

To assist students and organizations reach their full potential and become mental health leaders; contributing to the betterment of our society.

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