Melissa Timmermann, LCSW, life satisfaction therapist with Open Arms Wellness, LLC, in Ballwin, MO

Melissa Timmermann, LCSW

Therapist in Ballwin, MO

Located at 13975 Manchester Rd., Ste. 3, Ballwin, MO 63011

Meet Melissa

Be proud of yourself for seeking help & searching for a therapist. We all go through tough times throughout life w/ some being more difficult than others. I am dedicated to creating a healthy environment to help individuals find peace w/ their thoughts, behaviors & relationships. The key ingredient of sparking change in your life is having a space to safely express yourself, uncover patterns and explore your history. You have the ability to adjust the lens through which you view the world. 

I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, that has been practicing for 14 years. I provide virtual and in person therapy sessions to adults, teens, and children ages 8 years & older. My treatment specialties are person centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Strength based, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.

Specialties

  • Anxiety Treatment
  • Depression Treatment
  • Low Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Life Satisfaction
  • Addiction/Substance Abuse

Education

  • 2008 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Masters of Social Work Clinical Social Work 

  • 2006 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Science Psychology & Family Studies

Work Experience

Melissa has experience working in an acute care hospital & rehabilitation hospital, Foster Care Case Manager, Crisis Nursery Children’s Shelter, School for medically fragile children in Chicago, & adolescent substance abuse counseling.