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Arizona Christian Counseling | Christian Counselors and Therapists in Peoria, Tempe, and Phoenix AZ
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Faith & Ethics
    • Locations
    • Rates
    • FAQs
    • Jobs
    • COVID-19
  • Counselors
    • Our Team
    • Tres Adames
    • Margaret Franklin
    • Brooks Gibson
    • Abigail Atkins
    • Lisa Peterson
    • Gina Weeks
  • Services
    • Adults
    • Couples
    • Premarital
    • Teens
    • Children
    • LGBTQ
    • Fitness
    • Consulting
    • Online
  • Resources
    • Podcast
    • Articles
    • Personality Test
    • Online Courses
    • Live Trainings
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Prayer Request
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    • Free Consultation
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Meet Our Team


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Tres Adames, MDiv, BCPC

President, Pastoral Counselor
Peoria / Online
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Tres is a Master's-Level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor and provides one-on-one pastoral counseling for teens and adults. He works with those struggling with emotional, relational, and spiritual issues, and also specializes in working with those struggling with their sexuality and faith.
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Margaret Franklin, MA, BCPC

Pastoral Counselor
Peoria / Online
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Maggie is a Master's-Level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor who provides counseling for women, men, teens, and couples. She is has been in ministry for nearly 40 years and her approach not only stems from education and formal training, but also personal experiences that reflect today’s life challenges and complex problems.
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Brooks Gibson, MEd

Pastoral Counselor
Peoria / Online
Brooks Gibson is a Master's-level Pastoral 
Counselor who has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
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Acronyms Meanings

What do all those letters after each name mean?
In many professions, the letters after one's name signifies the person's education and credentialing. Our counselors have their highest degree listed (typically a Master's Degree) followed by their certification or license. Here is a key:

​MDiv - Master of Divinity
MA - Master of Arts
MAPC - Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
​BA - Bachelor of Arts

EdD - Doctor of Education
LISAC - Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
BCPC - Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
BCC - Board Certified Chaplain

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Abigail Atkins, EDD, MDiv, BCC

Clinical Pastoral Counselor
North Phoenix
Dr. Abigail Atkins is a Licensed Psychologist who has over 40 years of experience working with children both in the schools and in private practice. She specializes in working with children in issues around behavior, learning, emotions, and spirituality.
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Lisa Peterson, MAPC, LISAC

Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Tempe / Online
Lisa Peterson is a
 Master's-Level Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who works with those who have issues around trauma, codependency, grief, divorce, addictive relationships, and more. 
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Gina Weeks, BA, BCPC

Pastoral Counselor
Peoria / Online
Gina is a Bachelor's-Level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor who provides Christian counseling for women and families struggling with emotional and relational issues. 
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Jeanette Hovis

Practice Manager
When you call our office, the friendly voice on the other end is Jeanette, our Practice Manager. Jeanette is certified in Mental Health First Aid and makes sure everything is running smoothly for our clients. If you ever have any questions about the services we offer, Jeanette is ready and available to help.
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Austin Craig

Web Developer
Austin Craig is the web developer for the practice and has been working in online tech for over ten years. He brings his technical know-how and customer service skills to keep the site running efficiently.
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