Illume Wellness Group

09/21/2025

The brain science that makes true relief possible after years of pain. Last week, I mentioned a couple of therapy approaches—Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—that have been game changers for many of my clients (and for me personally). This week, I want to zoom out and talk about why they work so well. We’re going to take a little walk through brain science together, but don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple and practical....

The brain science that makes true relief possible after years of pain. Last week, I mentioned a couple of therapy approaches—Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Repro…

09/14/2025

"The home we grow up in becomes our very first version of the world. When you’re a child, there is no separation between your house and the larger universe beyond it. If home feels safe and nurturing, the world feels like a place where curiosity is encouraged and love is freely given. But if home feels unpredictable or threatening, that sense of danger gets projected outward."...

“The home we grow up in becomes our very first version of the world. When you’re a child, there is no separation between your house and the larger universe beyond it. If home feels safe and n…

09/06/2025

For years, I thought of junk food as a purely physical problem. Eat too much pizza or ice cream, and you pay for it on the scale or in how your clothes fit. It seemed simple enough: junk food was about the body, not the brain. But over time—both in my personal life and in my counseling practice—I’ve seen a very different reality unfold....

For years, I thought of junk food as a purely physical problem. Eat too much pizza or ice cream, and you pay for it on the scale or in how your clothes fit. It seemed simple enough: junk food was a…

08/30/2025

An open letter to parents about the quiet panic hiding behind so many first-day smiles. Dear Parents, Every fall, my social media feed floods with first-day-of-school photos—bright smiles, crisp outfits, brand-new sneakers. And I really do love those pictures. I love seeing the children of my friends growing up, watching how much they’ve changed year to year, and catching a glimpse of their excitement as they head into a new season of life....

An open letter to parents about the quiet panic hiding behind so many first-day smiles. Dear Parents, Every fall, my social media feed floods with first-day-of-school photos—bright smiles, crisp ou…

08/24/2025

"Insights from my journey on both sides of the couch—and why the right relationship still matters most."...

“Insights from my journey on both sides of the couch—and why the right relationship still matters most.”

08/16/2025

"The truth is, most of us don’t wake up in the morning planning to play any of these roles. We don’t think, Today I’m going to be a Victim before lunch and a Persecutor by dinner. But the triangle is sneaky. It feeds on old patterns, unresolved wounds, and the parts of us that desperately want to be seen, heard, or in control."...

“The truth is, most of us don’t wake up in the morning planning to play any of these roles. We don’t think, Today I’m going to be a Victim before lunch and a Persecutor by dinner. But the tri…

08/03/2025

"I started noticing that voice in my head wasn’t actually me. It wasn’t reality either—it was simply a storyteller, spinning its tales based on fears, past conditioning, or imaginary futures."...

“I started noticing that voice in my head wasn’t actually me. It wasn’t reality either—it was simply a storyteller, spinning its tales based on fears, past conditioning, or imaginary futures.…

07/27/2025

Presence Over Performance: What Leadership Is Teaching Me

“Leadership, I’m learning, isn’t about control. It’s about presence.”

11/06/2023

03/31/2023

We are humbled and excited to have Crystal Miller begin her counseling career here at Illume! Previously working as a Recovery Coach helping those with addictions inspired her to continue her education at Michigan State University for an MA in Clinical Mental Health. She is eager to jump into the waitlist and start taking new clients. Welcome Crystal!!

03/22/2023

In love with our new indoor sign created by Mark Bowen from Mark's Bowls!!! 😍😍

09/22/2022

We are humbled and honored to welcome Celeste Alanis, LMSW to our growing group. She will be starting in October with limited availability and then expand from there. Her email and bio (see below) can be found on our website on the Staff page. Welcome Celeste!

Bios:

Celeste is a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural, Licensed Master Social Worker. Celeste’s goal is to create a safe space where you feel empowered and motivated to create positive change in your life. Celeste works with children, teenagers, and adults. Celeste has experience working with issues of depression, anxiety, adjustment issues/navigating life transitions, childhood trauma, cultural identity, acculturation, culture shock, abandonment, stress management, relationship issues, and family conflict. Celeste’s approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally sensitive, and person centered. Celeste uses several different approaches to best fit individual needs.

Celeste es una trabajadora social bilingüe (inglés y español). La meta de Celeste es crear un espacio seguro donde te sientas empoderado y motivado para crear un cambio positivo en tu vida. Celeste trabaja con niños, adolescentes y adultos. Celeste tiene experiencia trabajando con problemas de depresión, ansiedad, problemas de adaptación/navegación de transiciones de la vida, trauma infantil, identidad cultural, aculturación, choque cultural, abandono, manejo del estrés, problemas de relación y conflicto familiar. Celeste utiliza varios enfoques diferentes para adaptarse mejor a las necesidades individuales de cada persona.