WHO WE ARE
Linda Nguyen, MS, LMFT
BIO
Linda holds a Master's degree in Applied Child & Family Studies from Northern Illinois University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Linda has 10+ years' experience working with children and families. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families using a unique holistic approach of combining mental and physical fitness with a focus on individual strengths. Other areas of expertise include attachment and trauma, depression, infertility, behavioral issues, adoption, anxiety, and PTSD. Linda believes that the journey of healing takes place when balance is restored and relationships thrive.
EDUCATION
B. S., University of Illinois, 2002
M. S., Northern Illinois University, 2004
CREDENTIALS
Membership: Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT)
Specialized Training:
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Theraplay
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Transformative Insight Imagery
Internal Family Systems
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Renita Shores-Gaston, MSW, LCSW
BIO
Renita Shores-Gaston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She earned her Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Aurora University. Renita offers a wide array of counseling services, including individual, family, couples, and group services. Her special interests include parent-child relational issues, adoption, attachment, trauma, depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse. Renita's goal is to create a supportive environment in which clients can explore emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. She takes an open-minded approach to client wellness and considers how each individual's mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health impacts their specific situation.
EDUCATION
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1997
MSW, Aurora University, 2011
CREDENTIALS:
Membership: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Specialized Training:
Sexual Assault/Abuse
Theraplay
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Play Therapy
Trust Based Relational Intervention
Transformative Insight Imagery
Carlton Martin, Ph.D.
BIO
Dr. Martin has been a counselor for 20+ years. He started his counseling journey in New York City working with people living with a wide range of mild to severe mental health challenges, including depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and addiction. Later he worked with teenagers in a Behavioral Modification program as an alternative to prison. Dr. Martin has experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals, and families. He is passionate about the promise and potential of healing and recovery through counseling. He is committed to the science of psychology and its potential to help people grow and mature into wellness and emotional health. He believes that it takes courage to seek help to start the healing process, and he is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment so that the people seeking help can thrive.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Andrews University in Michigan
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Andrews University
B.S. Degree in Psychology, Mercy College in New York
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of NBCC
Specialized Training:
Insight Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Tiltyla Stone, MSW
BIO
Tiltyla Stone joined Resilience Counseling as an intern in 2017 and has worked in community social work for over 20 years. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in areas of domestic violence, parent/child relationships, self-esteem & self-worth, identity development, trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, spirituality, life transitions, anger management, hopelessness, shame, stress, and balancing self-care. She is a believer in a holistic approach to focus on the person's overall wellness. Tiltyla is committed to help explore and identify solutions to concerns that matter to individuals.
Tiltyla enjoys traveling, community & international mission assignments, and spending time with family.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Human Services, Judson University
MSW, Aurora University, 2020
CREDENTIALS
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Alanda L. Smith, MSW, LSW, CADC, CGCS
BIO
Alanda L. Smith is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and a member of the National Assoc. of Social Workers. She earned her Master's in Social Work (MSW) from George Williams College at Aurora University. Alanda offers a wide array of counseling services, including individual, family, couples, and group services. Her special interests include addiction, couples and grief. However, she is proficient in treating all aspects of mental health. Alanda's goal is to walk beside her clients on their journey towards healing and emotional stability.
Alanda spent 30 years working as a nurse before changing careers. While continuing what she loves, helping individuals to heal, she has traveled internationally teaching leadership skills, marriage mindfulness and effective communication in relationships. She has worked with couples for over 15 years and has been working in addictions for three years.
She is married, the mother of three children, God mom to two, and grandmother to four. She enjoys traveling reading, working in her yard, and spending time with her family.
EDUCATION
BSW, Aurora University, Woodstock Campus
MSW, Aurora University, George Williams Campus, 2020
CREDENTIALS
Member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Specialized Training:
Addictions
Couples
Grief
