Key Clinical Support Staff

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.

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.

Jill Stevens, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC - Director of Health Education Services
Jill obtained her Associates in Science/Registered Nurse degree in 1994 from Manatee Community College.  She has worked as a Pediatric Nurse in the hospital, home health, and primary care settings.  In 2007 Jill received her Masters Degree in Nursing and completed the Pediatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of South Florida in Tampa.  In September of 2008, Jill received her national certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care.  She has worked at the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation since 2005 as a staff nurse in the pediatric and adult post-acute programs.

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.