About Us

West Meadow Counseling defines its success by possessing a close team-work atmosphere.  We consist of Karen Strong- office manager, Mark Napiello- Psychotherapist, Ruthie Lynch- Psychotherapist,  Michelle Bernier- Psychotherapist , Lorinda Spivey- Psychotherapist , and Cassaundra Popek-Psychotherapist.

 

Please view our Psychotherapists' specialities and client population serviced. Depending upon client, and issues/service needed, we work to match you with the appropriate psychotherapist.

 

We look forward to working with you very soon!

Mark Napiello, LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Population Serviced: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, OCD, ADD/ADHD, Couples Counseling,    Family Therapy, Mood Disorders, Co-Parenting

  

Ruthie Lynch, LPC, NCC- Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Population Serviced: Children  (ages 10 and up), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, OCD, ADD/ADHD, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Parenting Skills/Co-parenting/Renunification, Grief/ Loss, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Spiritual Counseling

 

 

Cassaundra Popek, LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Population Serviced: Children (ages 4 and up), Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Family therapy, Relational difficulties, Parenting skills/Co-parenting, Perinatal mental health, Childhood trauma, Behavioral concerns, Food allergies, PTSD/Trauma, ADHD,  Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reinforcement Based Therapy for substance misuse.

 

 

Michelle Bernier, LMFT-   Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Population Serviced: Children (ages 5 and up), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADD/ADHD, High-Functioning Autism, Parenting Skills/Co-Parenting, OCD, PTSD/Trauma, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Adjustment Disorders.

 

Lorinda Spivey, LCSW-  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Population Serviced: Children (ages 5 and up), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Depression, Anxiety, Anger/Stress Management, Mood Disorders, Parenting Skills, Adjustment Disorders, School Refusal, Conduct Disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD/Trauma, Grief/Loss, Divorce Issues, Play Therapy Techniques

 

 

Where to Find Us:

West Meadow Counseling
100 West Rd
Suite 3
Ellington, Connecticut 06029


Phone:  860 454 0520

 

Fax:  860 454 8469

West Meadow Counseling, PC adheres to The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA)privacy rule which protects individuals medical records- personal health, mental health information. There are exceptions to this rule which are further explained in West Meadow Counseling's Patient-Therapist Agreement.