The Partners

Dr. Brian Levitt, Psy.D., C.Psych.

Director, Psychological-Legal Assessment Services 

Dr. Faith Kaplan, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Director, Clinic Treatment Services

Dr. Ron Kaplan, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Director, Neuropsychological Services

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Dr. Brian Levitt, Psy.D., C.Psych.

Director, Psychological-Legal Assessment Services 

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Dr. Faith Kaplan, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Director, Clinic Treatment Services

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Dr. Ron Kaplan, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Director, Neuropsychological Services

Our Clinicians

Beverley Gordon, M.Sc., MSW, M.A.

Beverley Gordon is a registered Social Worker with extensive training and experience in various counselling techniques. Beverley has a joint honours B.Sc. in Psychology and Sociology (Bath University, UK), a M.Sc. in Industrial/Occupational Psychology (Hull University, UK), a Masters in Social Work from McMaster University, and a M.A. in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University, Fredericton, NB). She has several years experience as a Psychologist and Mental Health Specialist in Rehabilitation with the National Health Service, UK. She has been working with Kaplan and Levitt since 2000. Her work involves psychotherapy and assessment for treatment.

Wavie Johnson, M.Sc. , C.Psych.

Wavie Johnson is an experienced rehabilitation psychologist with a graduate degree in applied clinical psychology and more than 20 years experience in clinical and rehabilitation neuropsychology. She has worked with people who have been traumatically injured and those with progressive neurological disorders. Her work with Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists includes assessment and diagnosis  of clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, and treatment of cognitive, anxiety and mood disorders.

Sunil Kumar, Ph.D. , Registered Psychotherapist

Sunil Kumar is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO (reg. # 004863). He joined Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists in Nov. 2015 and provides assessment and treatment services to MVA (Auto insurance) and workplace injury patients (WSIB). He completed his M.A. (gold medalist) and M.Phil. in psychology at Kurukshetra University, followed by a Ph.D. in JNV University in India. He started his supervised practice in 2015 with Clear Path Solutions, Toronto. He has worked as Lecturer in Psychology at Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, and Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human resources management at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida. He started his career as a Research Fellow (2005-2006) at Defence Research and Development Organization, Defence Lab. Jodhpur, India.

Dr. Melissa Parlar, Ph.D., C. Psych.

Dr. Parlar provides psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatment, as well as psychological-legal assessment services at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology from York University. Prior to her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, she obtained a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McMaster University. She completed her predoctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. She has experience assessing and treating individuals with a wide range of psychological and neurological conditions.Dr. Parlar is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is authorized to provide Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Rehabilitation Psychology services to adults and seniors.


Dr. Anthony (Tony) Hopley, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Hopley is a Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist (Ph.D., University of New Brunswick) currently expanding his practice to include Forensics. Dr. Hopley provides psychological services to incarcerated offenders, with a focus on facilitating societal reintegration. Further, Dr. Hopley is a consultant for Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists, performing disability assessments for personal injury claims and carrying out catastrophic impairment determination assessments. Finally, Dr. Hopley is a consulting Senior Clinician to the Homewood Health Return to Work Services Team, identifying factors influencing recovery and absence and the barriers to safe return to work following mental health issues.

Dr. Maria Armilio, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Maria Armilio provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She received her B.Sc.H. from Queen’s University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, and conducted her graduate research at the Rotman Research Institute. She completed her predoctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. She completed her post-doctoral training with the Department of Psychology at the Credit Valley Hospital. Currently, Dr. Armilio is licensed with the Ontario College of Psychologists to practice in area of Clinical Neuropsychology with adult and geriatric populations.

Dharna Patel Psy.D.

Dharna Patel completed her M.A. and Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco, California. She is registered as a Clinical Psychologist and currently under supervised practice. She joined Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists in May 2019 and provides assessment and treatment services to individuals primarily involved in motor vehicle accidents and workplace injury experiencing wide range of psychological challenges. She is experienced with trauma-informed care, mood & personality disorders, and helping individuals/patients’ overall psychological well being. She provides services in languages of English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi.

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar Ph.D., C.Psych.
(Supervised Practice)

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar provides psychological assessments and treatment services at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists to individuals primarily involved in motor vehicle accidents encountering a broad array of mental health problems. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Cognitive Psychology from Monash University. Before her Ph.D., she received an M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. (Hons) with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from the Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her research training at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, in Australia.  She is experienced in psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy of individuals (adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) encountering a wide range of mental health issues.

Dr. Laurie Cestnick Ph.D., C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Laurie Cestnick provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She has almost twenty years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, assessing developmental and acquired conditions. She completed her Ph.D. in psychology at Macquarie University in Australia, and is trained in both research (radiology at MGH, Harvard University and MIT) and clinical neuropsychology (Macquarie, Australia; Weaver Center, and Hallowell Center, USA). Her research has largely examined learning and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD, via behavioral and neuroimaging studies (fMRI and MEG), and she has extensive clinical experience working with these and additional populations such as those with concussion or brain injury. She also enjoys counseling and teaching.

Stella Bhawanie, Ph.D., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Stella Bhawanie completed her practicum experience from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health in Withby, Ontario. Internship at the Ontario Correctional Institute in Brampton, involving treatment with male offenders dealing with mental health and addictions issues. Her supervised practice was completed at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists from May 2017 to December 2019. She also has prior experience working at other private clinic settings in Ontario, and at provincial and federal settings dealing with male offenders. She earned her MA and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, California; and an MA in Psychology with a focus on mental health and addictions from Seton Hall University, New Jersey; as well as a BA in Psychology from York University, Ontario. Currently, she provides intake, assessment and individual treatment to adults involved in motor vehicle accidents and the Workplace Safety Insurance Board in the mental health program.

Dr. Leeor Granite, Psy.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Leeor Granite, is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist licensed in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Granite combines a heartfelt passion for mental health with specialized expertise in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology to support individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Growing up and establishing his career in the Toronto area, Dr. Granite has committed himself to offering compassionate, comprehensive care to a diverse range of adults and senior citizens across Ontario. His clinical expertise is backed by an impressive training background, including experiences at the University of Chicago Medical Centre, Rush University Medical Centre in Chicago, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. These opportunities and his rigorous education have equipped him with diverse comprehensive clinical skills and deep appreciation of psychological care. Dr. Granite is absolutely committed to professional excellence, staying abreast of the latest research, and advancements in clinical psychology. His approach is holistic and evidence-based, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their individual needs.

Yarden Levy

Ms. Levy is in the final stages of completing her doctoral training at McMaster University, specializing in clinical psychology, school psychology, rehabilitative psychology, and neuropsychology. Her doctoral research has examined how everyday lifestyle changes including as aerobic exercise, mindfulness training, and neurofeedback training can help re-regulate dysfunctional neural networks implicated in the aftermath of traumatic events. Currently, her research interests lie at the intersection of public policy, trauma recovery and neuropsychology, where she has worked in 12 laboratories with researchers at York University, Baycrest Health Sciences, the University of Toronto, McMaster University, St. Joseph’s Hamilton Healthcare, and Homewood Research Institute. Regarding her clinical experiences, Ms. Levy previously worked at St. Joseph’s Hamilton Healthcare in the Clinical Neuropsychology Services and Mood Disorders Program and the Brain Health Sciences program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences. At Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists Ms. Levy provides psychological, psycho-vocational, and neuropsychological assessments and treatment and psychological-legal and neuropsychological-legal assessments.

Dr. Dora Ladowski, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Ladowski is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. She completed a predoctoral internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Baycrest Hospital, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Toronto Western Hospital. She is licensed to provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment and intervention to adults and seniors.

Our Administrative Staff

Helena

Helena  obtained her Bachelor of Arts, with Honours, from the University of Waterloo. She subsequently earned a Masters of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University. She joined the Kaplan and Levitt team in 2015 and has since then has taken on a variety of tasks within the practice. Helena provides administrative assistance to the Director of Psychological-Legal Services. She works closely with the partners, legal representatives and patients to provide seamless and professional service. She provides a warm and caring atmosphere, and is often the first contact for people attending for psychological-legal assessments.

Elaine

Elaine graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is the administrative and systems manager at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She is an integral part of the administrative team, coordinating most of the clinics systems. In doing so, she works closely with computer technicians, programmers and office partners. She provides technical support, organizes and supervises administrative activities, develops office procedures, ensures compliance of procedures, recruits administrative staff, orients and trains new employees and manages projects progress. She also liaises with clients, lawyers, insurers, health providers and vendors to help resolve various case related or general office issues.

Carla

Carla obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and has been working at Kaplan Psychologists since 2002. She is the Clinical Intake Coordinator at the office. She receives and processes new clinical assessment and treatment referrals. She works closely with health care providers, insurers, legal representatives and patients to ensure patients obtain needed psychological services.

Kiera

Kiera graduated from Brock University in 2023 with an Honours BA in Psychology with a minor in political science. She has been working with Kaplan and Levitt since the fall of 2023 as an administrative assistant and has previous experience working in medical administration and reception. She works with the partners, clinicians, legal and insurance services, and patients to help provide quality service and care.





Our Clinicians

Beverley Gordon, M.Sc., MSW, M.A.

Beverley Gordon is a registered Social Worker with extensive training and experience in various counselling techniques. Beverley has a joint honours B.Sc. in Psychology and Sociology (Bath University, UK), a M.Sc. in Industrial/Occupational Psychology (Hull University, UK), a Masters in Social Work from McMaster University, and a M.A. in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University, Fredericton, NB). She has several years experience as a Psychologist and Mental Health Specialist in Rehabilitation with the National Health Service, UK. She has been working with Kaplan and Levitt since 2000. Her work involves psychotherapy and assessment for treatment.

Wavie Johnson, M.Sc. , C.Psych.

Wavie Johnson is an experienced rehabilitation psychologist with a graduate degree in applied clinical psychology and more than 20 years experience in clinical and rehabilitation neuropsychology. She has worked with people who have been traumatically injured and those with progressive neurological disorders. Her work with Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists includes assessment and diagnosis  of clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, and treatment of cognitive, anxiety and mood disorders.

Sunil Kumar, Ph.D.
Registered Psychotherapist

Sunil Kumar is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO (reg. # 004863). He joined Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists in Nov. 2015 and provides assessment and treatment services to MVA (Auto insurance) and workplace injury patients (WSIB). He completed his M.A. (gold medalist) and M.Phil. in psychology at Kurukshetra University, followed by a Ph.D. in JNV University in India. He started his supervised practice in 2015 with Clear Path Solutions, Toronto. He has worked as Lecturer in Psychology at Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, and Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human resources management at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida. He started his career as a Research Fellow (2005-2006) at Defence Research and Development Organization, Defence Lab. Jodhpur, India.

Dr. Melissa Parlar, Ph.D., C. Psych.

Dr. Parlar provides psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatment, as well as psychological-legal assessment services at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology from York University. Prior to her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, she obtained a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McMaster University. She completed her predoctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. She has experience assessing and treating individuals with a wide range of psychological and neurological conditions.

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Hopley, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Hopley is a Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist (Ph.D., University of New Brunswick) currently expanding his practice to include Forensics. Dr. Hopley provides psychological services to incarcerated offenders, with a focus on facilitating societal reintegration. Further, Dr. Hopley is a consultant for Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists, performing disability assessments for personal injury claims and carrying out catastrophic impairment determination assessments. Finally, Dr. Hopley is a consulting Senior Clinician to the Homewood Health Return to Work Services Team, identifying factors influencing recovery and absence and the barriers to safe return to work following mental health issues.

Dr. Maria Armilio, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Maria Armilio provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She received her B.Sc.H. from Queen’s University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, and conducted her graduate research at the Rotman Research Institute. She completed her predoctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. She completed her post-doctoral training with the Department of Psychology at the Credit Valley Hospital. Currently, Dr. Armilio is licensed with the Ontario College of Psychologists to practice in area of Clinical Neuropsychology with adult and geriatric populations.

Dharna Patel Psy.D.

Dharna Patel completed her M.A. and Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco, California. She is registered as a Clinical Psychologist and currently under supervised practice. She joined Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists in May 2019 and provides assessment and treatment services to individuals primarily involved in motor vehicle accidents and workplace injury experiencing wide range of psychological challenges. She is experienced with trauma-informed care, mood & personality disorders, and helping individuals/patients’ overall psychological well being. She provides services in languages of English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi.

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar Ph.D., C.Psych.
(Supervised Practice)

Dr. Khadeeja Munawar provides psychological assessments and treatment services at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists to individuals primarily involved in motor vehicle accidents encountering a broad array of mental health problems. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Cognitive Psychology from Monash University. Before her Ph.D., she received an M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. (Hons) with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from the Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her research training at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, in Australia.  She is experienced in psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy of individuals (adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) encountering a wide range of mental health issues.

Dr. Laurie Cestnick Ph.D., C.Psych.
(Supervised Practice)

Dr. Laurie Cestnick provides psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She has almost twenty years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, assessing developmental and acquired conditions. She completed her Ph.D. in psychology at Macquarie University in Australia, and is trained in both research (radiology at MGH, Harvard University and MIT) and clinical neuropsychology (Macquarie, Australia; Weaver Center, and Hallowell Center, USA). Her research has largely examined learning and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD, via behavioral and neuroimaging studies (fMRI and MEG), and she has extensive clinical experience working with these and additional populations such as those with concussion or brain injury. She also enjoys counseling and teaching.

Stella Bhawanie, Ph.D., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Stella Bhawanie completed her practicum experience from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health in Withby, Ontario. Internship at the Ontario Correctional Institute in Brampton, involving treatment with male offenders dealing with mental health and addictions issues. Her supervised practice was completed at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists from May 2017 to December 2019. She also has prior experience working at other private clinic settings in Ontario, and at provincial and federal settings dealing with male offenders. She earned her MA and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, California; and an MA in Psychology with a focus on mental health and addictions from Seton Hall University, New Jersey; as well as a BA in Psychology from York University, Ontario. Currently, she provides intake, assessment and individual treatment to adults involved in motor vehicle accidents and the Workplace Safety Insurance Board in the mental health program.

Dr. Leeor Granite, Psy.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Leeor Granite, is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist licensed in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Granite combines a heartfelt passion for mental health with specialized expertise in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology to support individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Growing up and establishing his career in the Toronto area, Dr. Granite has committed himself to offering compassionate, comprehensive care to a diverse range of adults and senior citizens across Ontario. His clinical expertise is backed by an impressive training background, including experiences at the University of Chicago Medical Centre, Rush University Medical Centre in Chicago, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. These opportunities and his rigorous education have equipped him with diverse comprehensive clinical skills and deep appreciation of psychological care. Dr. Granite is absolutely committed to professional excellence, staying abreast of the latest research, and advancements in clinical psychology. His approach is holistic and evidence-based, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their individual needs.

Yarden Levy

Ms. Levy is in the final stages of completing her doctoral training at McMaster University, specializing in clinical psychology, school psychology, rehabilitative psychology, and neuropsychology. Her doctoral research has examined how everyday lifestyle changes including as aerobic exercise, mindfulness training, and neurofeedback training can help re-regulate dysfunctional neural networks implicated in the aftermath of traumatic events. Currently, her research interests lie at the intersection of public policy, trauma recovery and neuropsychology, where she has worked in 12 laboratories with researchers at York University, Baycrest Health Sciences, the University of Toronto, McMaster University, St. Joseph’s Hamilton Healthcare, and Homewood Research Institute. Regarding her clinical experiences, Ms. Levy previously worked at St. Joseph’s Hamilton Healthcare in the Clinical Neuropsychology Services and Mood Disorders Program and the Brain Health Sciences program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences. At Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists Ms. Levy provides psychological, psycho-vocational, and neuropsychological assessments and treatment and psychological-legal and neuropsychological-legal assessments.

Dr. Dora Ladowski, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Ladowski is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. She obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. She completed a predoctoral internship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Baycrest Hospital, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Toronto Western Hospital. She is licensed to provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment and intervention to adults and seniors.

Our Administrative Staff

Helena


Helena  obtained her Bachelor of Arts, with Honours, from the University of Waterloo. She subsequently earned a Masters of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University. She joined the Kaplan and Levitt team in 2015 and has since then has taken on a variety of tasks within the practice. Helena provides administrative assistance to the Director of Psychological-Legal Services. She works closely with the partners, legal representatives and patients to provide seamless and professional service. She provides a warm and caring atmosphere, and is often the first contact for people attending for psychological-legal assessments.

Elaine


Elaine graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is the administrative and systems manager at Kaplan and Levitt Psychologists. She is an integral part of the administrative team, coordinating most of the clinics systems. In doing so, she works closely with computer technicians, programmers and office partners. She provides technical support, organizes and supervises administrative activities, develops office procedures, ensures compliance of procedures, recruits administrative staff, orients and trains new employees and manages projects progress. She also liaises with clients, lawyers, insurers, health providers and vendors to help resolve various case related or general office issues.

Carla


Carla obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and has been working at Kaplan Psychologists since 2002. She is the Clinical Intake Coordinator at the office. She receives and processes new clinical assessment and treatment referrals. She works closely with health care providers, insurers, legal representatives and patients to ensure patients obtain needed psychological services.




Kiera


Kiera graduated from Brock University in 2023 with an Honours BA in Psychology with a minor in political science. She has been working with Kaplan and Levitt since the fall of 2023 as an administrative assistant and has previous experience working in medical administration and reception. She works with the partners, clinicians, legal and insurance services, and patients to help provide quality service and care.