Melissa Timlin, LPC
Veteran LPC specializing in recovery
- Anxiety and stress support
- Addiction recovery focus
- Attachment and relationships
About Melissa Timlin
Melissa Timlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed to practice in Michigan and Missouri who brings ten years of clinical experience to her work with adults and families. She combines training in evidence-based therapies with practical experience in addiction counseling, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, substance and sexual addiction, grief, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Her background also includes work with perimenopause-related concerns and serious mental health conditions that require thoughtful, individualized care.
Before entering civilian practice, Melissa served ten active-duty years in the U.S. Navy, where she held roles as the Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor and as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate. That service informs a strengths-based approach that honors clients as experts in their own lives while offering clinical guidance informed by real-world experience.
Melissa integrates a range of therapeutic methods, blending restorative practices such as yoga-based breathing and body-scan meditation with proven psychological models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help reshape unhelpful patterns. In couple work she draws on Emotionally Focused frameworks to explore attachment styles and improve connection. Outside of practice she values family life with her husband, four children, and her pug, Miss Pearl.
Before entering civilian practice, Melissa served ten active-duty years in the U.S. Navy, where she held roles as the Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor and as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate. That service informs a strengths-based approach that honors clients as experts in their own lives while offering clinical guidance informed by real-world experience.
Melissa integrates a range of therapeutic methods, blending restorative practices such as yoga-based breathing and body-scan meditation with proven psychological models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help reshape unhelpful patterns. In couple work she draws on Emotionally Focused frameworks to explore attachment styles and improve connection. Outside of practice she values family life with her husband, four children, and her pug, Miss Pearl.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Timlin have?
Melissa Timlin has ten years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling.
Is Melissa Timlin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details are MI LPC 6401013333 and MO LPC 2025019340.
In which languages does Melissa Timlin provide therapy?
Melissa provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Timlin located?
Melissa is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Melissa Timlin as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Timlin work with international clients?
Melissa Timlin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Timlin 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Melissa commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet a range of challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that involve avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings of safety and connection, making it especially helpful for attachment issues, relationship distress, and concerns about abandonment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce depressive symptoms, manage anxiety, and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what the client needs.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and greater accessibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with a therapist who guides the process.