About Inner Circle Therapy
Inner Circle Therapy is a multicultural, trauma-informed mental health clinic serving the Jewish and Israeli community in Ontario. We provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where clients can explore their emotional needs in their native language and cultural context. At Inner Circle, clients do not need to explain their background — it is already understood and respected.
Our Story
Inner Circle Therapy was founded by Dr. Marina Shapira Shocher. Dr. Shocher hold a Masters degree in Clinical School Psychology and doctorate in a Developmental Psychologist. Marina brings a background in research, clinical work, and community-building.
Marina identified a pressing gap in culturally attuned and ethically grounded mental health care in Vaughan Ontario. In response, she founded Inner Circle Therapy with Meytal Levy-Matalon, a registered social worker, as Clinical Director.
Meytal brings expertise in complex trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges. She most recently served as the IDF’s mental health officer.
Together, Marina and Meytal built a clinic designed to meet the specific needs of Vaughn's diverse community with professionalism, warmth, and cultural understanding.
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Types of services
Therapy
We specialize in in-depth therapy for complex cases, including long-standing trauma, identity-related challenges, and moral injury. Our clinicians bring advanced training in evidence-based modalities such as Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Assessments
We provide comprehensive assessments for children and adolescents (ages 6-16). These include psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD and learning disability assessments, giftedness screenings, and diagnostic evaluations to guide therapy and inform school or workplace accommodations.
Our care is trauma-informed, multicultural, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s values, story, and lived experience. We strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to heal and grow.
We provide therapy and assessments for:
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Children and their families
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Teen
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Adults
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Newcomers and immigrants navigating cultural transitions
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Professionals and caregivers coping with high-stress environments
Conditions we specialize in
Our therapists provide in-depth support for:
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Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma
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Anxiety, OCD, and emotional regulation challenges
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Grief, loss, and life transitions
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Relationship difficulties and family conflict
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Identity, belonging, and cultural adjustment
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Moral injury, abuse, and childhood trauma
Insurance and accessibility
We work with all major insurance providers and offer direct billing where possible. For clients in financial need, we collaborate with community organizations to provide subsidies and sliding scale options.
Our commitment
At Inner Circle Therapy, we are committed to ethical, confidential, and culturally sensitive care. We listen closely to the evolving needs of the community and continue to expand our services, programs, and team to meet those needs with excellence and heart.We are here to help individuals and families find clarity, connection, and healing in a space where they truly belong.