About

Meghan Howie-Timmel is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with twenty years of experience working in healthcare settings. She holds Illinois licensure as a clinical social worker (IL LCSW 149.007951) and brings two decades of practice to her therapeutic work.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people coping with chronic illness, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, high-risk pregnancy and reproductive concerns, parenting challenges, struggles with self-worth, major life transitions, and compassion fatigue. She is also a certified Nia dance teacher - a movement practice that blends the healing arts, the martial arts, and the dance arts.

Meghan works from a strengths-based perspective informed by humanistic and positive psychology. She weaves mindfulness practices and gentle healing movement into sessions and incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to help re-pattern habits that no longer serve an individual. Working collaboratively, she helps clients notice and explore emotions, access and investigate feelings, and learn ways to nurture themselves. This approach aims to foster meaning, purpose, and moments of joy that contribute to a more balanced daily life. She looks forward to accompanying people on this journey.

Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Grief, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Compassion fatigue, Depression, Disability, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Intimacy-related issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women’s issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCSW 149.007951
  • NPI Number: 1467063859
  • License: LCSW (Illinois) #149.007951 exp 2025-11-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

Licensed therapists provide professional care remotely, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. Online therapy offers a practical way to access support for everyday mental health challenges while maintaining many of the therapeutic elements present in face-to-face work.

How much experience does Meghan Howie-Timmel have?

Meghan Howie-Timmel has 20 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Meghan Howie-Timmel a licensed therapist?

Yes, Meghan Howie-Timmel is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in Illinois; her state license is 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 by phone, via video sessions, through live chat, or by in-app messaging.

How much does therapy with Meghan Howie-Timmel cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and 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 to help match you with Meghan Howie-Timmel. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.