Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create that fact. ~William James
Kathleen Laskowski Myers, Executive Director, PsyD, LCSW (CT), LICSW (MA)
Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University and her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, where she also completed a Social Work/Law specialization program. She completed her Doctoral Degree from William James College in Organizational Leadership Psychology. Kate practices in both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Kate has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in residential treatment and special education settings. She started her career as a clinician in a girls’ residential program in Connecticut. She spent fifteen years serving as the Chief of Residential and Treatment Services at a program in Massachusetts serving boys with complex trauma. Kate is a consultant for Cornell University’s Residential Child Care Project, specializing in the evidenced-based practice of CARE.
Along with this experience, Kate spent several years as a juvenile court clinician in Massachusetts and provided outpatient individual, couples, and family therapy services in a community mental health agency setting.
Kate strives to continue the legacy of this agency, which was started by her father, Raymond T. Laskowski, in 1979. Raymond built Family Resource Associates into the thriving community practice it is today. We are forever indebted to his kind, funny, giving spirit.
Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University and her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, where she also completed a Social Work/Law specialization program. She completed her Doctoral Degree from William James College in Organizational Leadership Psychology. Kate practices in both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Kate has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in residential treatment and special education settings. She started her career as a clinician in a girls’ residential program in Connecticut. She spent fifteen years serving as the Chief of Residential and Treatment Services at a program in Massachusetts serving boys with complex trauma. Kate is a consultant for Cornell University’s Residential Child Care Project, specializing in the evidenced-based practice of CARE.
Along with this experience, Kate spent several years as a juvenile court clinician in Massachusetts and provided outpatient individual, couples, and family therapy services in a community mental health agency setting.
Kate strives to continue the legacy of this agency, which was started by her father, Raymond T. Laskowski, in 1979. Raymond built Family Resource Associates into the thriving community practice it is today. We are forever indebted to his kind, funny, giving spirit.
Stratford, Connecticut Team
William Cuddy, LMSW
Bill is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. He provides substance abuse evaluations and treatment services at Family Resource Associates. Bill also coordinates the intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program as well as our newly formed alumni program which provides the recovering individual a support network long into their future.
Bill's background in substance abuse treatment is extensive and diverse, amounting to over twenty years of professional experience. Bill fully understands and incorporates the twelve-step principles into treatment as well as his own unique style.
Bill has a keen awareness and understanding of each individual's needs and special circumstances.
Bill is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. He provides substance abuse evaluations and treatment services at Family Resource Associates. Bill also coordinates the intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program as well as our newly formed alumni program which provides the recovering individual a support network long into their future.
Bill's background in substance abuse treatment is extensive and diverse, amounting to over twenty years of professional experience. Bill fully understands and incorporates the twelve-step principles into treatment as well as his own unique style.
Bill has a keen awareness and understanding of each individual's needs and special circumstances.
Adrienne Free-Mulaire, LCSW
Adrienne received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology, from California State University Channel Islands and her Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Southern California. Adrienne discovered her passion of helping others achieve their goals when she worked for a substance abuse recovery facility, in 2009, helping those recently released on parole reintegrate back into society. In 2015, Adrienne landed at Family Resource Associates as a student intern, where she fell in love with direct practice and never left, earning her LMSW and then her LCSW along the way.
Adrienne specializes in individual and couples therapy as well as treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and anger management. Adrienne takes a cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based approach in helping clients achieve their mental health and life goals.
When Adrienne isn’t in session she enjoys traveling, reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and creating art. Adrienne also has a love for animals, comedy, and football.
Madalene "Maddie" Hebrand, MSW
Madalene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Columbia University and received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Fairfield University. She approaches the therapeutic relationship from a lens of collaboration, empowerment, and goal setting utilizing a strengths based/solution-focused methodology in treatment planning. Madalene previously worked with children and families from the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport and has robust experience in business management, public speaking and communication skill building mentoring.
Her extensive travel and global experience living in France, New Zealand, and South Africa adds a cultural awareness and sensitivity to Madalene's work with the diverse population making up Fairfield County.
Madalene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Columbia University and received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Fairfield University. She approaches the therapeutic relationship from a lens of collaboration, empowerment, and goal setting utilizing a strengths based/solution-focused methodology in treatment planning. Madalene previously worked with children and families from the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport and has robust experience in business management, public speaking and communication skill building mentoring.
Her extensive travel and global experience living in France, New Zealand, and South Africa adds a cultural awareness and sensitivity to Madalene's work with the diverse population making up Fairfield County.
Madeline ‘Maddie’ Bellamy, MFT
Madeline received her bachelor's in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Discovering her desire to help others was not being met in the corporate world, she earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Madeline works with individuals, couples and families to address the stressors that cause life to become less manageable. As a systemic therapist, Madeline works closely with clients to identify the patterns that are causing them to feel stuck and help facilitate a path to positive change.
In her free time, Madeline enjoys traveling near and far, visiting National and state parks, especially those with historical homes.
Madeline received her bachelor's in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Discovering her desire to help others was not being met in the corporate world, she earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Madeline works with individuals, couples and families to address the stressors that cause life to become less manageable. As a systemic therapist, Madeline works closely with clients to identify the patterns that are causing them to feel stuck and help facilitate a path to positive change.
In her free time, Madeline enjoys traveling near and far, visiting National and state parks, especially those with historical homes.
Kizzy Jeter-Wilcox, LMSW
Kizzy received her Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College. Desiring to do more in her community, Kizzy decided to pursue her MSW. Kizzy acquired her Master’s degree in Social Work from Springfield College. The goal was to become a Social Worker in an elementary school. However, Kizzy fell in love with this work during her internship as a Co-Occurring Clinician supporting both substance abuse and mental health challenges. Kizzy believes that there is always an opportunity for individuals to redeem themselves by receiving the tools and skills needed to help in their lives.
In her free time, Kizzy enjoys spending as much time with her family, fellowshipping with her church, and serving those in need.
Kizzy received her Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College. Desiring to do more in her community, Kizzy decided to pursue her MSW. Kizzy acquired her Master’s degree in Social Work from Springfield College. The goal was to become a Social Worker in an elementary school. However, Kizzy fell in love with this work during her internship as a Co-Occurring Clinician supporting both substance abuse and mental health challenges. Kizzy believes that there is always an opportunity for individuals to redeem themselves by receiving the tools and skills needed to help in their lives.
In her free time, Kizzy enjoys spending as much time with her family, fellowshipping with her church, and serving those in need.
Acton, Massachusetts Team
Bianca McBride, MHC
Bianca earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of South Alabama and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University. She has worked in the mental health field for over twenty years serving communities throughout the Southern and Eastern regions of the United States. Her experience includes in-home therapy service teams, outpatient mental health counseling, and at-risk youth and their families in residential treatment and special education settings. She has volunteered for non-profit children's programs that support under-resourced and under-served children and families.
Bianca earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of South Alabama and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University. She has worked in the mental health field for over twenty years serving communities throughout the Southern and Eastern regions of the United States. Her experience includes in-home therapy service teams, outpatient mental health counseling, and at-risk youth and their families in residential treatment and special education settings. She has volunteered for non-profit children's programs that support under-resourced and under-served children and families.