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Therapy and assessments
for children, teens, and adults

A senior clinical team offering psychotherapy that works and psycho-educational assessments that bring clarity.

15-minute over the phone

Registered by the college of social workers
Registered by the college of social workers
Registered by the college of psychologists
Registered by the college of psychotherapists
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Therapy for Adults & Teens

Anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with CBT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy.

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Assessments

Psychoeducational, ADHD, and giftedness assessments that bring clarity and direction.

Meet the team you'll lean on

Senior clinicians serving the Greater Toronto Area, in person and online.

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Meytal Levy-Matalon
MSW, RSW

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER, 
CLINICAL DIRECTOR 

Meytal is an experienced clinical social worker licensed in both Israel and Canada, specializing in anxiety disorders, PTSD, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. As Clinical Director, she oversees professional standards, mentors therapists, and leads clinical services.

Dr. Marina Shapira Shocher owner and CEO

Marina Shapira Shocher
PhD

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

Marina Shapira Shocher holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Brock University in Canada.

She is the founder and director of Inner Circle Therapy. Dr. Shapira Shocher is dedicated to providing high-quality psychological services and ensuring culturally sensitive care tailored to the unique needs of the community.

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Noam Erez
MA, C.Psych

CLINICAL & SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 

Noam Erez is a Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), specializing in clinical, counselling, and school psychology. With many years of experience in both school board settings and private practice, she brings a rich perspective to her work with children and adolescents. 

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Irit Schnabel Eliav 
MA, C.Psych.Assoc (supervised)

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE (SUPERVISED PRACTICE)

Irit Schnabel Eliav is a Psychological Associate in supervised practice with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through psychotherapy, assessment, and guidance in private practice and multidisciplinary settings. Known for her warm, steady presence and deep listening, Irit approaches each person with curiosity and care, helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they work through life's challenges.

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Ariel Laks
MA

CLINICAL THERAPIST, SCHOOL & CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST (ISRAEL)

Ariel Laks is a Child and School Psychologist registered in Israel. In Canada, Ariel is registered with OAMHP as a counselor and completing registration with CPBAO. With over a decade of experience, she has helped hundreds of children with learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, and autism. Her background in the Israeli education system gives her unique insight into challenges faced by newcomer families. Ariel brings a warm, child-centered approach and partners closely with parents and teachers.

Goni Ketain Meiri Social worker and Psychotherapist

Goni Ketain-Meiri
MSW, RSW

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER 

Goni is a registered social worker with a master’s degree from the Hebrew University and McGill University, licensed in Ontario. She has extensive experience treating adolescents and women facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions, as well as supporting Israeli and Jewish immigrants in Canada and those coping with the impact of the war in Israel. She integrates therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, and Phototherapy to promote healing and personal growth.

Jessica Social worker and Psychotherapist

Jessica Zylberlicht
MA, RP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto and an additional Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Jessica works with adults to help with anxiety, life transitions, and coping.  

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Our clinic is a safe space located on the 3rd floor of the Vaughan JCC

Therapy for Children, teens, and adults

Behavioural Support

Support for children and teens with emotional dysregulation, explosive behaviour, and impulse control difficulties

Anxiety and OCD

Evidence-based support for children and teens experiencing worry, fears, or compulsive rituals.

Family Dynamics

Support for families navigating conflict, communication challenges, and difficult relationship patterns.

Social Difficulties

Support for children and teens navigating peer relationships, social skills, and friendship challenges.

Low mood

Support for children and teens experiencing low mood, withdrawal, or loss of motivation

Self-Esteem and Identity

Support for children and teens navigating questions of self-worth, confidence, and gender questions

Trauma and PTSD

A safe, supportive space for to process difficult or traumatic experiences and move forward

Toxic Relationships

Support for narcissistic or toxic relationship patterns that leave you feeling depleted and unable to move forward

Grief and Loss

Compassionate support for navigating the pain of losing a person, relationship, or chapter of life

Assessments

Children, teens, and adults

Psychoeducational 

A formal evaluation  resulting in a clinical report that identifies learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism

ADHD 

A formal evaluation to determine whether ADHD is present, resulting in a clinical diagnosis and report

Learning Disability

An assessment of learning disability for accessingschool, work, and community support

Gifted

An evaluation of cognitive abilities to determine whether giftedness and guide academic programming

Autism 

A formal evaluation to determine whether autism is present, resulting in a diagnostic conclusion and detailed clinical report

Mental Health

An evaluation of emotional and psychological functioning for treatment planning

15-minute over the phone

What to Expect?

What to expect in therapy

Get Matched

Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with the right therapist for your needs, your schedule, and your goals

What to expect in therapy

Treatment plan 

Together with your clinician, you will develop a personalized plan tailored to where you are right now and where you want to go

What to expect in therapy

Make progress

Through evidence-based therapy, you will build the tools, insight, and support you need to move forward and feel better

We are here to help

Asking for help is the first step toward better well-being and quality of life

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