About

About us

My Conscious Mind is a community non-profit organization focusing on mental health services that are culturally responsive and accessible. We aim to reduce barriers to access and improve the overall health and well-being of our community.

We work closely with the community through our shared care and peer support program.  Our shared care program focuses on the relationship between the mental health team, shared care community organizations and primary care physicians

My Conscious Mind is a community non-profit organization focusing on mental health services that are culturally responsive and accessible. We aim to reduce barriers to access and improve the overall health and well-being of our community.

We work closely with the community through our shared care and peer support program. Our shared care program focuses on the relationship between the mental health team and primary care physicians. The shared care model allows us to bridge the gap between medical and psychological health. Our peer support program allows for relationships with our community. It connects our clients to others who have had similar experiences in their mental health journeys. This relationship is authentic and non-clinical. It is rooted in hope and empowerment for clients.

Our therapists include Master of Social Work students from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. They receive extensive training, education and supervision from highly experienced and trained social workers.

Janany Jayanthikumar, Director and Clinician

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 8 years 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.

Janany’s therapeutic approach is warm, client-centered and culturally responsive. She practices with the understanding that our lives are complex, our ways of thinking can be a challenge and our emotions can shift along with it. She believes that every client is unique and her approaches are tailored to meet your individual needs. Janany acknowledges that therapy can be difficult and assures you that she will guide you through and walk right beside you. Your therapeutic success is her priority and she will collaborate with you to ensure that your work together is beneficial for you. Your sessions will be held virtually in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment. She looks forward to connecting with you and working on your road to recovery.

Sahana Jeyakumar, Clinician

MSW RSW

Sahana Jeyakumar is a registered social worker and psychotherapist. She completed her Masters’ of Social Work at the University of Toronto. She provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in both outpatient mental health settings and private practice. Modalities that she uses include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness. Sahana is Tamil speaking and uses a Trauma-informed lens. Outside of work, Sahana is involved in community agencies and private clinics that work to provide services for families and individuals who are struggling with mental health especially within the South Asian community. She hopes to continue working with family systems and improving access to mental health services.

Community Mental Health: Meeting of the Minds

January 15th, 2023

305 Milner Ave, Toronto Ontario Conference Room 303

On January 15th our partnering family physicians and community members are invited to join us for an intimate meeting of the minds. Mental health programming and model of care will be shared. We will also have the privilege of hearing mental health journeys from keynote speakers and mental health advocates in the community. Come out and join us for this special brunch and meeting of the minds.

Space is limited and registration is required.