Dr. Heisler has been a psychiatrist and medical director on staff for over 20 years. She received her degree from Case Western Reserve University, Internship, Hartford Hospital; Residency, University of Connecticut Health Center; and she received the John C. Leonard Fellowship, Department of Psychiatry, Hartford Hospital.
Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, LMFTExecutive Director
Sister Barbara Johnson is the Executive Director as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has a MA degree from the University of Connecticut and a BS degree in Education from Viterbo College in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Sister Mary Elizabeth is the Director of the Center and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She received her MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Saint Joseph, a MS degree in Education of the Hearing Impaired, Northwestern University, and a BS degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Oregon.
Joanna Jakubowska, MD, Psychiatrist, has been on the staff since 2003. Her Doctor of Medicine degree is from Silesian School of Medicine in Poland, and she was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University School of Medicine.
Thomas Finn, Ph.D., has been a clinical psychologist on staff since 1984. He received his PhD, and MA from Hofstra University and a BA from Fairfield University.
Sister Maria Sena is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She received her MS degree from the University of Bridgeport, and a BA degree from Viterbo College in Wisconsin. Sister Maria is also a professional studio potter.
Lakesha, a marriage and family therapist, received a MS degree in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and a BA degree from Southern Connecticut State University in Sociology/ Public Health.
Bob Malafronte, LCSW, is a social worker. He received his MSW from the University Of Connecticut School Of Social Work and his BBA from George Washington University.
Martha Pezo-Marin, MFT, is a bilingual marriage and family therapist. She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University.
Lauren Lagassie, Counselor, has her BA in Human Development and Family Studies & English from the University of Connecticut, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph.
Sallie Roth, Counselor LPC-A, BA, Special Education, Illinois State University; MA, Education, University of Illinois; MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Divine Mercy University
Mary Clark, Marriage and Family Therapist, B.A. Psychology, St. Joseph College 1998; M.A. Psychology, Duquesne University 1999; M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy, University of St. Joseph 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
Sister Mary Richards, FSE, MBAFinance Manager
Gretchen Rossi, MAPublic Relations Director
Joan CrebaseFinance - Intake and Billing
Pamela KirschFinance - Accounts Receivable
Tom Laffin, BAIT Manager/Social Media Manager
Diane PuszkaOffice Staff
Pat GargiuloOffice Staff
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE STAFF
Brother Leo Maneri, FBELand Management Supervisor
Frank CritelliLand Maintenance
Mickey WellsLand Maintenance
LAND PROGRAM STAFF
Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, LMFTCoordinator
Sister Patricia Glass, FSE, M.A.Land Program Master
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY STAFF
Sister Suzanne Gross, FSE, M.A.Coordinator of Pro-Life Activites
Sister Amaris Salata, FSEAssistant Program Coordinator
Marie Laffin, R.N.Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Facilitator
Teresa WellsOffice Assistant, 40 Days for Life Coordinator
