Therapists

Jeff Miller, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Co-Owner of Glen Manor Counseling


I graduated from Taylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Systems Analysis and continued my education with a Masters Degree in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University.
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I have over 33 years experience in counseling adolescents, individuals, and families. I began my career as a counselor in the inpatient mental health unit at Methodist Medical Center and worked in this capacity for six years, until transitioning to Associates in Psychiatry specializing in outpatient mental health. In 2003, I opened Glen Manor Counseling with Julie Ray. I have extensive experience with corporate employee assistance programs and enjoy helping companies work together as a team. I am an accomplished speaker on a wide variety of mental health and training topics.

As the elder Chairman at Northwoods Community Church, I am involved in spiritual leadership and facilitating church decisions. Interestingly, I am also a farmer who operates the family farm, which includes corn, soybeans, and a cattle business. I have been married for over 30 years and have three adult children. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and doing outdoor activities.

I specialize in serving clients with:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety – Mood Disorders
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Marital Conflict
  • Family issues
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Esteem
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Darin Hoffmire, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Independent Contractor


I earned my Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of Illinois. I began my career as a residential clinician at the Children’s Home Association of Illinois and worked in this capacity for several years before becoming the director of residential services.
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I went into private practice in 2004 when I joined Glen Manor Counseling.

I work with clients (children, adolescents and adults) from a strength-based approach, in order to assist them in learning to reduce stress, resolve conflicts, improve relationships and increase healthy coping skills. In addition to providing counseling for individuals and families, I am also an experienced marriage counselor.

My wife and I were married in 1993. We raised three children and are now transitioning to the “empty nest” season of life. I enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my family, keeping up with the activities of our children and being involved in my church. Additionally, I enjoy helping to care for the several animals that inhabit our small farm.

One of the reasons I chose counseling as a career was my genuine love of people, as well as the great satisfaction I feel from walking with them through some of life's difficulties.

My areas of experience include but are not limited to:
  • Stress management
  • Family conflict
  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Marital conflict
  • ADD / ADHD
  • Divorce
  • Anger management
  • Parenting skills
  • Self-esteem
Clients express appreciation for my “warm and friendly personality” as well as my efforts to make them feel valued throughout the counseling process.

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Rebekah Eckhardt, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Independent Contractor


I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN with a Bachelors of Science in Pre-Art Therapy, essentially a double major in art and psychology. I later earned my Masters in Counseling & Counselor Education at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
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I interned at Butler University's Counseling and Consultation Services office in Indianapolis, IN where I enjoyed working with young adult college students. I then gained post-degree experience as a Home-based Therapist in the Child Specialty Department of Centerstone of Indiana. In this position, I worked with adults, children, adolescents, and families displaying a variety of concerns such as mood disorders, behavioral issues, parental concerns, substance abuse, PTSD, suicidality and self-harm. I also led treatment teams providing intensive services for many of these clients. I later worked in a Youth Shelter where I provided interventions for homeless youth, family conflict, and probation cases.

My previous practice experience in Indiana has greatly benefitted my work at Glen Manor. I continue to value working with children, teens, and young adults as well as their families. Additionally, I work with adult women working through various challenges such as motherhood, healing after divorce, and growing in self-compassion. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), yet value working with my clients on what approaches work best for them. I also have a Biblical worldview and provide faith-based counseling as well.

I have three amazing children and understand the challenges of being a working mom. I like being outdoors, running, painting, and discovering a new restaurant. I love reading, laughter, and a strong cup of coffee. I believe LIFE was meant to be lived to the FULL!

Honestly, emotional and mental health matters in order for us to show up for ourselves, and to show up in our lives. I also believe we need connection; we weren't meant to go through life's hurts and challenges alone. Oftentimes we get this connection through friends and family, but sometimes, some seasons, we need a little more than that. Sometimes it feels as though we are stuck in the spot we are in without hope of things changing. I understand that it's difficult to take that step towards counseling. My heart is to create a space to feel heard, understood, and to gain hope as we walk through those stuck points together.

I work with youth age 6-18 and adults who may be struggling in the following areas: 
  • Depression, including Post-Partum Depression
  • Anxiety-Mood Disorder
  • Stress management
  • Family conflict
  • Parenting skills
  • Coping skills
  • Trauma Focused CBT, for youth & adults
  • Marital conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Body Image/Eating Disorder
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Julie Eaton, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Independent Contractor


I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and then went on to earn my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University.
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While earning my graduate degree, I worked in a residential home assisting those with severe mental illness. Additionally, I interned at a community mental health clinic working individually with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting issues. Upon graduating, I worked in a group recovery home for adolescents diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders at Chestnut Health Systems. After moving back to Peoria, I began working at Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery first running groups in the Intensive Outpatient Program, then working with individuals, groups, and families in the inpatient program as well as running groups for outpatient process addiction disorders. I moved on to work with adolescents and families at Children’s Home in the crisis mental health, community-based mental health, and Substance Use Disorders programs. Additionally, I supervised clinicians in the community-based mental health and Substance Use Disorder programs, as well as managing the Substance Use Disorder, parenting, and Mental Health and Juvenile Justice programs. Most recently I worked with individuals (adolescents and adults) and couples at True North Solutions.

My husband and I are in the exciting (albeit exhausting) phase of life raising two children. I enjoy rediscovering the world through their eyes: camping, hiking, canoeing, revisiting old childhood books, and the wonderful world of LEGO. When I am not spending time with family, I enjoy reading, being outside, and trying new recipes with varying degrees of success!

I prefer a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers each client to make positive changes one day at a time.

I work with adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues including:
  • Substance use disorders
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Stress management
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Boundary issues and concerns
  • Assertiveness training
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Julie Ray, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Co-Owner of Glen Manor Counseling


I graduated with honors in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. I started my career at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center as the psychiatric social worker on the mental health unit.
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I spent three years in that role providing individual, group, and family counseling. In 1994 I developed the Partial Hospitalization Program at OSF and coordinated a multi-disciplinary team in providing individual and group therapy to adults experiencing mood anxiety, personality and substance abuse disorders.

I joined Associates in Psychiatry at Methodist Medical Center in 1999 in order to broaden my practice to include adolescents and their families in addition to adults. In 2003 Jeff and I decided to open our own practice and Glen Manor Counseling was born. We feel very blessed to have established a safe haven for children, adolescents and adults to receive compassion and excellent clinical care. We are proud to be partnered with independent contractors who are wonderful clinicians and kind people.

My husband and I are both from large families and are in a season of life where we are now enjoying adult children and our grandson! We enjoy spending time with our families and friends, church and volunteer activities, outdoor sports and travel. I love puzzles, playing the piano, cooking, gardening and I never met a book I didn’t like.

I feel thankful to be able to “do what I love and love what I do.” I enjoy being a part of the journey to improved mental health, more fulfilling relationships and increased self-confidence.

I work with adolescents 13 and older and adults who are experiencing difficulties with:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety – Panic Disorder
  • Eating Disorders
  • Self-Injury
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Grief and Loss
  • Parent – Child conflict
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Marital Conflict
  • Stress Management
  • Self Esteem
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Timberly Miller, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Independent Contractor


I graduated from Illinois State University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and French and subsequently earned a Masters Degree in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University.
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I began my career as a counselor in 1988 at an adolescent psychiatric hospital in Arizona before returning to Illinois and working at Pekin Hospital Mental Health inpatient unit. From there I worked at Methodist Medical Center on the inpatient adolescent mental health unit. I completed an internship at John R. Day and Associates and transitioned to The Children's Home Association of Illinois as a mental health clinician in residential treatment, foster care, and independent living. During my time at the Children’s Home, I concurrently worked at The Antioch Group, Inc. as a mental health therapist. After years at The Antioch Group and the Children’s Home, I put my professional career on hold to focus on homeschooling my three children.

I have been married since 1992 and assist in operating the family farm. I also continue to operate a home-based business which I began in 2001. My experience with education, small business enterprises, communication, parenting, family dynamics, marriage, and life transitions can assist individuals and families in various life seasons.

If you desire freedom from internal struggles and destructive life choices, or healing from life's hurts, my mission and passion is to assist you on that journey. Combining years of experience working with hurting individuals and families, parenting struggles, trauma, and mood issues, I offer a counseling process focused on assisting, motivating, encouraging, challenging, and guiding clients to a place of inner healing and freedom.

I consider the therapeutic process a journey of discovery, learning to make wise and prudent life choices, exploring root causes of current struggles, increasing emotional intelligence, and focusing on the elements of physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual components to develop a plan for improvement.

If you want to address relational and family issues, abuse and trauma issues, anxiety, depression, stress, fear, or adjustment issues, I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust. While encouraging growth and healing, my approach is always truthful, compassionate, and direct.

I specialize in serving clients with:
  • Depression/Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety/Fear
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Marital Conflict
  • Family issues
  • Stress Management
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Melissa Dessert, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Independent Practitioner


I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1992 with a Masters Degree in Counseling and Counselor Education. I joined Glen Manor in May of 2020.
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I have worked in many disciplines. I started as the Director and Counselor at Rape Crisis Center in Champaign-Urbana, IL. I provided direct services and was a legal and medical advocate for clients and assisted in training volunteers to work the 24 hour hotline. I then relocated to Peoria and began working at The Human Service Center where I worked for over 20 years. I worked in the women's residential treatment program, the men's dual diagnosis partial hospitalization program and for the last 10 years was also a therapist at True North Solutions and worked with families, couples, and individuals. I am also employed at Bradley University as a Mental Health Provider for the student body and was there for 13 years. I enjoy working with the young emerging adult and helping them navigate their path and journey.

I have two young adult daughters and they are both actively pursuing their dreams and careers and I enjoy being their mom. I am very close with family and spend a lot of my free time with my family and friends. I stay active, enjoy yard work, reading, dancing and traveling as time allows.

I work with teenagers and adults who are working through and dealing with difficulties in these areas:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Addiction
  • Emerging Young Adult Issues
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Couples
  • Grief/loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Work Challenges
  • Stress Management
  • Divorce

My hope and goal is to meet people where they are and together work towards making positive and challenging changes.
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Emily Panich, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Independent Practitioner


I graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and then went on to earn my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lipscomb University.
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While earning my graduate degree, I worked at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital assisting children and adolescents with mental illness. Upon graduating, I went to work at Mental Health Center of Western Illinois which is a rural community mental health center. I worked individually with adults, adolescents and children and I ran groups as well. Additionally, I supervised interns during my time in community mental health. When I moved to Peoria, I began working at Bradley University where I worked with individuals with a variety of mental health concerns and ran groups. After several years at Bradley, I moved on to work at Lasting Serenity, a private practice located in Washington, Illinois. During my time at Lasting Serenity I met with adults, adolescents, and couples with a variety of presenting mental health concerns.

My husband and I are in a busy season of life as we are currently raising two children. Although they are both a joy, some mornings I find myself waking up early just to have that cup of coffee in silence, haha! I enjoy hiking, reading, playing with my dogs, watching a good show on television, going for walks, and I love attending musicals.

I believe in a very client-centered approach when it comes to counseling. I like to let clients identify what they wish to improve and then work with them on achieving that goal. Between sessions I will sometimes give you something to work on that will be centered around helping you reach your goals.

I strive to create a safe and supportive environment and yet gently challenge you on your journey. I truly feel that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest factors in determining success and therefore I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients.

I work with adolescents 13 and older and adults who are experiencing difficulties with:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Marital Conflict
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Stress Management
  • Self Esteem
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Parenting Skills
  • Grief and Loss
  • Trauma and Abuse

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