About Us

Arizona Christian Counseling is an ecumenical Christian pastoral counseling group practice founded by Tres Adames in 2012. Our mission is to provide Christ-centered clinically-informed pastoral counseling for adults, teens, children, couples, and families.

​Our vision is to expand the reach and visibility of Christian counseling  not only  in Arizona but across the country through our Christian counseling tools and resources. 

About Our Logo

Our logo signifies what many in the Christian tradition have called "The Way of the Cross"—a life that embraces surrender in following Christ and God's purpose for our lives. Only in this can we find everlasting contentment, joy, and fulfillment.

Why We Are Different

In choosing a counselor, it's important to find the right fit. While we may not be the best option for everyone, here are three things that set us apart from other counseling practices in the area:

1. Distinctly Christian

A Christian counselor is not just a counselor who is a Christian. Rather, it means a trained counselor who practices from a Christian worldview in their approach. Our providers are pastoral counselors which means they have formal theological training in addition to their counseling expertise in various spiritual, emotional, and relational issues.

2. Solutions-Focused

Therapy has a bad reputation of being a long drawn-out process where much is discussed and little is achieved. An effective counselor has the specialized knowledge to actually give you the key to your own transformation. We are dedicated to providing as many tools and strategies for your healing as possible. Our goal is to help you feel better as you grow closer to God and those you love. 

3. Personal

We are a small practice and purposely choose to work with a smaller client base. Because of this, you will not need to worry about being double-booked or constantly fighting our schedule to get an appointment. We do not have a waiting list. You are more than a number and we are fully dedicated to helping you through your situation.

What is Pastoral Counseling?

Pastoral counseling integrates the insights of Christian spirituality with counseling skill and theory. Our pastoral counselors come from various denominational backgrounds and are either: ordained clergy who have graduate training in pastoral care and are board certified by a national organization in pastoral counseling—or—state licensed counselors who have graduate training in counseling but also additional training in theology and psychospiritual integration. Pastoral counseling is a unique form of counseling because practitioners are uniquely equipped to assist the healing of the whole person—spirit, soul, and body. Our counselors may suggest prayer, study of scripture, spiritual disciplines, books, and other resources to facilitate growth inside and outside counseling sessions.

All of our pastoral counselors are educated at the graduate school level and have formal theological training in addition to their skills in counseling. We seek to help people regardless of their faith, background, or beliefs, but our approach is deeply rooted in the ancient tradition of Christian pastoral care and counseling. Learn more about our beliefs by viewing our Statement of Faith.