Atula Sharma, M.D., M.B.B.S.

DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED CHILD, ADOLESCENT, & ADULT PSYCHIATRIST, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, FOUNDER
HOURS: Monday through Wednesday (In-Person & Telehealth) - 10AM to 5:20PM

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Dr. Atula Sharma is a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist that has been practicing holistic, human-centered, integrated medicine for over 25 years. After she graduated from M.G.M Medical College, she briefly worked in education before opening a hospital in India where she practiced internal medicine, with a focus on obstetrics & gynecology. In 1994, she was accepted to the University of Chicago Hospital where she completed her residency and fellowship in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. She started ADI Pediatric Behavioral Health in 2003 in response to the deficiencies she observed in mental health field, in which the needs of real people were being neglected. At ADI, she is proud to have created a one-of-a-kind health & wellness culture that balances science, human, and ethical and emphasizes recovery and resilience; a practice that promotes the fulfillment and empowerment of patients as active and accountable participants in the own health care & wellness.

Dr. Sharma is the daughter of a life-long educator and lawyer, wife and mother to a family with ADHD, and ‘nanima’ to three amazing grandkids. She loves to paint, travel, cook, and meet new people.

TESTIMONIALS

My daughter has been in Dr. Sharma's care for almost 10 years now. Her conditions are complex and we greatly appreciate Dr. Sharma's expertise, care, concern and patience. We have had experience with many doctors; her level of care is far superior. She is also well regarded and respected among her peers. She always takes the appropriate amount of time to address concerns during appointments. Her staff is always professional, courteous and serves her practice and patients well.

I have been going to Dr. Sharma since I was in the second grade I believe, maybe even earlier. I don’t know where I would be without her guidance through the years. ADI is a great organization, amazing doctors and assisting staff who are always willing to help.

Jailan Hanafy, M.D.

DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIST
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Telehealth) – 8AM to 6PM; Thursday (In-Person) - 10AM to 6PM

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Dr. Hanafy is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist who is experienced with low to highly complex cases. She uses a thoughtful approach to treat a variety of mental health conditions, and takes a holistic approach when it comes to patient care evaluation and treatment planning. This includes but is not limited to: medication management, therapeutic modalities, behavioral interventions and lifestyle modifications that are evidence-based and standard of care practices.

Dr. Hanafy received her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience at University of Illinois-Chicago in Chicago, IL. She graduated from medical school at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. She completed her general psychiatry residency at University of South Carolina-Palmetto Health. She pursued further specialization and completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Lurie Children’s Hospital with Northwestern University. 

Prior to joining the team at ADI Health, Dr. Hanafy worked in Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program (PHP/IOP) setting where she treated child and adolescent patients with a range of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, OCD, tics, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, mood and anxiety disorders within Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Hanafy enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, exploring new restaurants and museums, watching movies and dancing. She is a native Arabic speaker. 

TESTIMONIAL

We chose this practice because of proximity to the facility and the ease of scheduling and communication. Everything is clear and timely, and we've enjoyed the care of Dr. Hanafy (pediatric provider). We appreciate the options of televisit and matters are handled very timely.

Marissa Robertson, M.D.

DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIST
HOURS: Coming Soon

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Marissa Robertson, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training in child and adolescent psychiatry. She is passionate about providing thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based care to patients and families. Dr. Robertson received her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Economics from Williams College and then her medical degree from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. She completed her general psychiatry residency at the University of Chicago, before pursuing further specialization and completing a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship also at the University of Chicago. Outside of work, Dr. Robertson enjoys trying new restaurants and recipes, reading science fiction and fantasy, and spending time with family and friends.

TESTIMONIAL

Coming Soon

Asako Hoichi, NCC, LCPC

INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, & GROUP THERAPIST
HOURS: Tuesdays, 1PM to 6PM

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Asako Hoichi, LCPC is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 25 year experience. Asako is deeply committed to creating a space where individuals feel truly listened to and understood without judgment or criticism. She believes that trust is a fundamental component in building and maintaining any human relationship. Through her practice, she has been privileged to journey alongside her clients, earning their trust and walking with them through their unique challenges.

Asako specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing mood difficulties, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, and life transitions. She tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the specific needs of each client, whether in individual, family, or couples’ counseling settings. Her therapeutic approach integrates several models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness skills, coping skills development, and self-care strategies. She works with adolescents and adults in various settings, including individual, family, and couples’ counseling. Her practice focuses on addressing mood difficulties, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Asako holds a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling with a Mental Health Concentration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Fluent in both Japanese and English, she offers bilingual counseling sessions and seminars.

Asako challenges the notion that counseling is only for those who are not "normal," asserting that everyone's uniqueness and differences make them beautiful. She sees life's difficulties as part of its essence and believes that each person is in the driver's seat of their own life. As a counselor, her role is akin to that of a GPS, helping clients navigate their way back when they feel lost. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients to find the best path forward.

In her free time, Asako enjoys kickboxing, traveling, and spending time with her family both in Chicago and Japan. She also going for walks with her golden retriever and watching her boys play basketball and volleyball.

Kate Cicchelli, Ed.D.

SCHOOL ADVOCATE & PARENT COACH
HOURS: By Appointment Only

Kate Cicchelli is an experienced educator with twenty-five-years experience in school administration and academic development. Kate is a skilled educational advocate who prioritizes relationship-building and collaboration in partnering with youth, families, and their local independent and private schools.

As a teacher, Kate created rich classroom environments to facilitate skill-building and learning agility in youth. Teaching students aged 2-16 at premier independent schools in Illinois, Park West Cooperative Nursery School, North Shore Country Day, and Francis W. Parker, she mastered curriculum development, student-centered program development, and individualized approaches for neurodiverse learners.  And as founder and principal at Bennett Day School, Kate blended data-based programming with a research-based original curriculum for a developmentally rich academic and social-emotional program for preschool - upper school students.  She worked closely with public and private school learning  resource educators to create responsive learning plans for students, and home-school learning plans to ensure consistency and follow through in supporting students in school and outside of school.  Kate brings her commitment to partnership and relationships to her work with ADI families.

Kate has a BA in English with a Minor in Classics in Women and Gender studies from Kenyon. She received an MEd in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois Chicago.  Kate is a Certified Coach through the Coach Training Alliance. 

In her free time, Kate can be found gardening in the Three Oaks Community Garden, throwing the ball for her chocolate lab, trying a new recipe, and nerding out with Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Sudoku with her daughter. 

Shuchi Sharma, M.B.A., M.A.

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Shuchi Sharma is an experienced executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years experience helping early- and growth-stage organizations unlock their strategic, operational, and financial growth and potential. She has spent most of her career in education and healthcare, working alongside CEO’s to help actualize, test, and execute their visions, and realize meaningful mission-driven impact and growth. 

At the heart of Shuchi’s work is a desire to help create a meaningful, positive, and lasting change in the world. Shuchi co-founded ADI Health in 2003 to help children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mental health issues live their healthiest, happiest, and most successful lives. Prior to returning to ADI Pediatric Behavioral Health in 2019, she served as a Strategy and Growth Consultant with Solidarity Lab, Digital Adventures, WellBeings, and Minimal Design, as well as the SVP of Strategy and Head of Growth at Codeverse, where she was in charge of establishing, leading, and scaling the after-school program’s multi-unit studio business. Before Codeverse, she led the operations, finance, facilities, fundraising, and marketing teams to successfully turn around an all-girls Catholic high school, co-founded Bennett Day School, a preK to 12 Reggio-inspired independent day school in Chicago, and served as Bennett’s Chief Operating Officer.

During her free time, Shuchi loves to spend time with her daughter, run, do yoga, skate, play, garden, paint, read, cook, learn new languages and skills, travel, bake, steak, take evening walks, watch old school cinema, listen to jazz, and spend quality time with her family and friends. She also serves as an education consultant helping mission-driven non-profit organizations and social enterprises.

Morgan Fallor, M.D., M.B.A.

BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST
HOURS: Monday through Friday (Telehealth) - 8AM to 6PM

NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Morgan Fallor, MD, MBA, is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training in adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry. She was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fallor attended Northwestern University for her undergrad where she majored in Psychology, completed medical school at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and received her MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. She went to the University of South Florida for her general psychiatry residency. She pursued further specialization and completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago. 

Dr. Fallor is not accepting new patients and will no longer offer appointments after August 14, 2026.