Juliameera Jones, LPC, QMHP
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Juliameera Jones, LPC, QMHP, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who completed her Bachelors in Psychology and Art from University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. Immediately following the completion of her BA, she worked to complete her Masters in Art Therapy at Alder University in Chicago, IL. Through her field work, she gained experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. She enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress management, family/relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem, adjustment and school-based needs and stress. She has worked in various different settings such as: schools, community, home-based, crisis management and hospitalization, and corrections.
Julia works with clients ages 12 and older from a variety of backgrounds. She utilizes a variety of techniques and personalizes her approach for each client. If needed, art therapy may be used to help improve communication and connection. She enjoys building strong relationships with her clients as they create their goals and believes that a holistic approach to growth is imperative.
Natalya Bourn, LPC, QMHP, NCC
Therapist and Community Relations Coordinator
Natalya graduated from Indiana State University, Cum Laude and is a National Certified Counselor. She is a resident of Danville, IL and is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor. Natalya has a passion for children, teens, and young adults; helping them to work through trauma, emotion management, behavior control, learning appropriate and healthy ways to socialize, and attaining academic success. Natalya aims to provide her clients with the support they need to be their most successful selves! She believes that the best way to help the children she serves is to have patience and lots of fun!
Natalya also has a love for being active in her community which includes volunteering, engaging in her church activities and of course theater as she has been a part of several DLO productions! However, Natalya says that her greatest accomplishment is being a mom to her now teenage son, without him she wouldn’t have the life experience needed to reach the parents of the children and young people she serves.
Sonnia Schroeder, LCPC, RYT 200, Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Nutritionist
Sonnia graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and a Master's degree in Counseling. She recently received a Bachelor's in Nutrition from Purdue University and is working toward Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition.
Sonnia is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) at Illume Counseling and Wellness Center in Danville, Illinois where she offers mental health therapy as well as private restorative yoga sessions and energetic body work. She has been a Registered Yoga Instructor through Yoga at the RYT 200 training level since 2013 and is also a certified practitioner of the BioEnergetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T).
Sonnia's area of focus comes from a holistic approach in creating mind-body awareness and coping with everyday life stressors in order to help cultivate an overall sense of well-being and purpose. Her areas of interest lie in the foundation of neuroscience and healing from trauma, or other adverse life events, which can manifest in the body as physical ailments.
Beth Walder, LCSW Therapist
Beth is a Licensed Social Worker and graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She has experience working in community mental health, the field of health care, and schools. Beth enjoys working with individuals of all ages who are seeking treatment for: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self esteem, religious issues, new parent concerns, maternal/paternal health, and infertility issues. She enjoys building rapport with her clients by establishing a strong sense of trust and care. Beth utilizes CBT and DBT strategies with motivational interviewing and positive psychology techniques to assist clients in reaching their goals. She looks forward to coming along side you and supporting you in your journey towards hope, healing, and happiness!
Tory Ceader, LPC
Therapist
Tory is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Illinois State University. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in School and Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her experience as a school counselor includes working with students ages 3 to 18 and their families, providing support across a range of developmental stages. Tory has a passion for working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, school-based issues, and grief/loss. She also enjoys working with athletes and helping them learn ways to manage and cope with the challenges in sports and life. Tory aims to empower her clients to grow through self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful change by creating a safe, supportive environment where they can become the best version of themselves.
Zachary Truex, LCSW, Therapist
Zachary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who attended the Univesity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for his undergraduate degree and recieved his M.S.W. from Simmons College. He has experiences working with all ages, but especially enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Zachary specializes in working with trauma and PTSD and is TFCBT certified (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Other areas of specialty include depression and mood disorders, difficulty managing anger, relationship concerns, transitions and life stressors, low self esteem, and LGBTQIA and gender/sexual identity issues. He provides individual, couples, and family therapy.
Ailee Manns, LSW
Therapist
Ailee is a Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment-related issues. Ailee is CBT certified (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and has experience with motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and exposure therapy. Ailee's approach is holistic and person-centered in nature. She has experience working with adults of all ages and provides individual and couples therapy.
Sarah Nixon, LCSW
Therapist
Sarah Nixon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Case Manager with over twenty years of experience supporting individuals through life’s various challenges. Sarah offers a supportive, down-to-earth space where clients can feel safe being themselves while gaining practical tools for growth. Sarah’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual, supporting them while they identify and build on their strengths, increase resilience, and develop strategies to navigate complex emotional and social situations. With a deep commitment to evidence-based practices, Sarah integrates techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. When not working, Sarah enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family.
Tracy Foley
Administrative Assistant
Tracy serves our Danville office by providing excellent support for our therapists and clients. If someone is new to Illume she can answer any questions about starting services, scheduling, or billing and financial concerns.