Meghan Howie-Timmel, LCSW
- Mindfulness and movement
- CBT for behavior change
- Support for grief and caregiving
About Meghan Howie-Timmel
Her clinical background includes supporting people coping with chronic illness, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, high-risk pregnancy and reproductive concerns, parenting challenges, struggles with self-worth, life transitions, and compassion fatigue. She also brings experience addressing relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career stress, and a wide range of related focuses such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, fertility and perinatal issues, and aging-related matters.
Meghan integrates a strengths-based, humanistic perspective grounded in positive psychology. She is a certified Nia dance teacher - a practice that blends healing arts, martial arts, and dance arts - and incorporates gentle movement and mindfulness techniques into her therapeutic work because she believes movement supports overall well-being. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help re-pattern habitual thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve the individual.
Her practice emphasizes collaborative exploration of emotions, learning to access and investigate feelings, and nurturing self-compassion to help people discover meaning, purpose, and greater daily balance. She approaches this work with warmth and a focus on practical tools that support lasting, life-enhancing change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Meghan Howie-Timmel have?
Meghan Howie-Timmel has 20 years of experience working in healthcare settings.
Is Meghan Howie-Timmel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Meghan Howie-Timmel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her Illinois license is listed as IL LCSW 149.007951.
In which languages does Meghan Howie-Timmel provide therapy?
Meghan Howie-Timmel provides therapy in English.
Where is Meghan Howie-Timmel located?
Meghan Howie-Timmel 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?
The cost of therapy 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 details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and honoring each person's unique experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values, meaning, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can support emotional regulation and coping with chronic stress or illness.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Meghan helps clients evaluate what feels most useful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling healthcare appointments, caregiving responsibilities, work, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to be scheduled in ways that integrate with daily life and ongoing responsibilities.
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