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Meghan Howie-Timmel, LCSW

Licensed clinical social worker supporting life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Mindfulness and movement

About Meghan Howie-Timmel

Meghan Howie-Timmel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 20 years of experience working in healthcare settings. She draws on long experience supporting people facing chronic illness, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, high-risk pregnancy and reproductive concerns, parenting challenges, struggles with self-worth, life transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Meghan integrates a strengths-based, humanistic approach grounded in positive psychology, inviting clients to build on existing resources while exploring new ways of coping. She uses mindfulness practices and gentle healing movement to help people reconnect with their bodies and emotional experience, and she incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help re-pattern habits that no longer serve an individual’s goals.

As a certified Nia dance teacher, Meghan brings movement-informed options into therapeutic work when appropriate, viewing movement as a pathway to wellbeing. In sessions she and the client collaboratively explore emotions, access and investigate feelings, and cultivate self-nurturing practices. This process aims to help people who feel vulnerable discover greater meaning, purpose, and joy, and to support a more balanced everyday life.

Meghan’s practice emphasizes compassionate, practical strategies and respectful collaboration as people navigate change and seek renewed strength and clarity.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Meghan Howie-Timmel have?

She has 20 years of experience working in healthcare settings.

Is Meghan Howie-Timmel a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149.007951.

In which languages does Meghan Howie-Timmel provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Meghan Howie-Timmel located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Meghan Howie-Timmel as my therapist?

You can work with Meghan Howie-Timmel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Meghan Howie-Timmel work with international clients?

Meghan Howie-Timmel does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Meghan Howie-Timmel cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people question whether working with a therapist online can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One clear benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the connection method that best fits their life, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistency in care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients can request a different therapist at any time if they need a better fit. Many people find that online formats remove logistical barriers and support steady progress toward their goals.

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