Meet Our Team

Al Yokubonis, MABC, BCPC

Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
Paradise Valley and Peoria, Arizona
Al is a Master's-Level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping those in recovery. He provides counseling for adults and couples, and also specializes in helping individuals and families struggling with addiction. 

Margaret Franklin, MA, BCPC

Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
Peoria, Arizona and Online
​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.

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
MABC - Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
MAPC - Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
EdD - Doctor of Education
LISAC - Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
BCPC - Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
BCC - Board Certified Chaplain

Abigail Atkins, EDD, MDiv, BCC

Licensed Pastoral Psychologist
North Phoenix, Arizona
Abigail is a Doctoral-Level Licensed Pastoral 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.

Lisa Peterson, MAPC, LISAC

Licensed Christian Counselor
Tempe, Arizona
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. 

Jon Bjorgaard, MDiv

Pastoral Counselor
North Phoenix, Arizona and Online
Jon Bjorgaard is a Master's-level Pastoral Counselor who works with men, couples, and families. He specializes in counseling that addresses numerous emotional and relational issues.

Brooks Gibson, MEd

Pastoral Counselor
Peoria, Arizona and 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.

Tres Adames, MDiv, BCPC

Director, Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
Peoria, Arizona and Online
​Tres is a Master's-Level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor and provides pastoral counseling to teens and adults. He works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, anger, codependency, and relationship issues. 

Jeanette Hovis

Office Administrator
When you call our office, the friendly voice on the other end is Jeanette, our office administrator. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and provides front office support. If you ever have any questions about the services we offer, Jeanette is ready and available to help.