Clinicians – Pediatric Services

Executive Medical Director
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Dr. ElShafie has been the Executive Medical Director of Oak Brook Behavior Health since 1997. He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who does Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment, Individual and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychopharmacology. He also has a special interest and experience in the area of School Evaluation, as well as Legal Consultation. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and a Board member of the Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. ElShafie trained at the University of Chicago, and graduated in 1993. He has been in practice since then.

Medical Director, Pediatric Services
Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Khadija Khan has been in practice for 17 years. She finished medical school in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her General Psychiatry Residency at the University of Illinois Chicago, and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Khan is passionate about early assessment and interventions for children. She believes in a broader understanding of each child’s developmental and neurobiological risk factors.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Individual and Family Psychotherapy

Dr. Francesca Skowronski has been with Oak Brook Behavioral Health for over five years. Previously, she served as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago where she directed an evidence-based summer treatment program for children. Dr. Skowronski received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Chicago. She completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Pediatric Therapist
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

Beth Cullotta has been working with children since 2010. She received her M.A. in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago. During her graduate level internship, Beth provided counseling and supervised visitation services at a non-for-profit community family counseling center in Beverly. She then worked for two years as a Mental Health Counselor for a pediatric behavioral health hospital in Chicago. Beth worked as a therapist at an agency servicing adults with developmental disabilities in Tinley Park, Illinois for five years before joining the Oak Brook Behavioral Health team in July 2018.

Emily Schnell has been working with children and teens since 2015. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in children and families from Loyola University Chicago. During graduate school, Emily worked in a therapeutic day school for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as students with severe and profound needs on the autism spectrum. Emily also works extensively with a non-profit drop-in center for junior high and high school aged students offering free mental health services. Emily joined Oak Brook Behavioral Health in October 2020.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

Lisa Stites received her Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University and has been in practice since 1998. She provides treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families. She has been with Oak Brook Behavioral Health since 2004.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

Traci Kerzich received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has been in practice for 13 years. She provides treatment for adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in family therapy.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

John Reifenstuhl received his Master of Art’s degree from Aurora University and has been in practice since 2004. He provides treatment for adolescents, adults, and families. He has been with Oak Brook Behavioral Health since 2011.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pediatric Therapist
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

Antoinette Camardo has been working with children and families since 2005. She received her M.A. in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She graduated from Indiana University with a dual degree in criminal justice and sociology. Antoinette supervised the children and family behavioral health program at a not-for-profit community health clinic before joining Oak Brook Behavioral Health in November 2011.