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Meghan Howie-Timmel

Experienced LCSW blending movement and mindfulness

LCSW Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Meghan

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

Background and approach

Her background includes working directly with caregiver stress and a range of medical and emotional issues that intersect with daily life. Meghan draws on a strengths-based, humanistic orientation and integrates mindfulness practices and gentle healing movement into her work.

She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Sessions emphasize exploring emotions, accessing and investigating feelings, and cultivating self-nurture so that clients can rediscover meaning, purpose, and greater balance.

Clients who choose Meghan can expect a collaborative process that blends supportive listening with practical strategies. She values helping people reconnect with sources of joy and resilience while attending to the real-world challenges of illness, caregiving, family dynamics, and life change.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care



Meghan commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and habitual behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on client-centered therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's experience guides the work and personal strengths are emphasized. Finally, mindfulness-based techniques are woven into sessions to help people develop present-moment awareness and gentle regulation strategies to cope with difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Meghan partners with clients to identify goals and preferences, then tailors a combination of methods to fit their needs rather than imposing a single model. This collaborative exploration helps determine which practices feel most effective and sustainable for each person.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue therapeutic work from home, during busy weeks, or while managing caregiving and health-related responsibilities, while preserving the same client-focused and skills-based orientation used in her in-person work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Meghan address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career difficulties, depression, and compassion fatigue, among other topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is strengths-based and humanistic, combining supportive listening with mindfulness, gentle movement, and practical techniques to help people access feelings and build resilience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in healthcare environments with clients facing a range of medical and emotional issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.007951.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English