Key Clinical Support Staff

Kevin E. O’Keefe, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist - Director of Neuropsychology
Dr. O’Keefe graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania with a doctorate in clinical psychology in 1997. Past experience centers around neuropsychological testing, individual & group therapy, and instructional roles in psychology & psychological testing.

Jeffrey Walden , Psy. D. - Neuropsychologist
Dr. Walden graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in 2001. His past experience is focused upon the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with acquired and developmental neurological disorders, as well as the conduct of psychotherapy and cognitive remediation with survivors of traumatic brain injury. He has worked within outpatient and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings

Jorge J. Villalba, M.D., F.A.A.C.A.P., Psychiatry - Medical Director
Dr. Villalba graduated from Universidad Central del Este (Central Eastern University) College of Medicine, San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic. Dr. Villalba completed an internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center (New York Medical College) in the areas of Internal Medicine, Neurology and Psychiatry during which he also completed a residency in general (adult) Psychiatry. He concluded a fellowship program at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in the area of child and adolescent Psychiatry — where he was appointed the Chief Resident. Dr. Villalba is Board certified as a child, adolescent, adult and forensic Psychiatrist (Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry as well as a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. He has served in the capacity as an advisor to the National Tourette’s Society-Florida Chapter.

Melissa Shepherd, RN - Director of Health Education Services
Melissa began her healthcare career at the age of 16 when, while enrolled in nursing school, she began working as a student Nurse Extern in Pediatrics at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. After graduating as a Registered Nurse from Vincennes University in 1997 at the age of 18, Melissa soon began working as a travel nurse. She worked in hospitals from Philadelphia, PA to Sacramento, CA and Honolulu, HI. She received certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support and as a Neonatal Resuscitation Provider. She later gained experience as a Home Health Nurse working with a wide range of patients.

Bridget A. Shore, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist - Program Director
Dr. Shore is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the behavioral assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders. She first obtained her bachelors degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida in 1979. Her interests in behavior analysis began while working at a developmental center for adults with developmental disabilities and she obtained her certification as a behavior analyst in 1986. She later returned to the University of Florida to obtain her Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis. Dr. Shore served for several years as an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at John Hopkins University and directed the inpatient pediatric feeding disorders program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Shore has published numerous articles in professional journals and textbook chapters on the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders and is currently on the board of editors of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Craig Lichtblau, M.D. P.A. - Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Lichtblau is a Board Certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation. A graduate of the School of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, British West Indies. Dr. Lichtblau completed internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Jewish Hospital Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lichtblau’s professional affiliations: Diplomat American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He operates a private physical medicine and rehabilitation out-patient private practice service and is the Medical Director for St. Mary’s Hospital in-patient rehabilitation unit in West Palm Beach, Florida. He serves as consultant to the Children Medical Service for the state of Florida and is a member of the children’s multi-disciplinary asset team.