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  • About
    • About Us
    • Our New Name
    • Faith & Ethics
    • Locations
    • FAQs
    • Jobs
  • Counselors
    • Our Team
    • Tres Adames
    • Margaret Franklin
    • Scott Bennion
    • Lisa Peterson
    • Kenneth Allred
    • Jen Eckles
    • Gina Weeks
  • Services
    • Individuals
    • Couples
    • Premarital
    • Teens
    • LGBTQ+
    • Addiction
    • Sexual Addiction
    • Trauma
    • Christian Counseling
    • Spiritual Direction
  • Education
    • Programs
    • Free Course
    • Christian DISC® Certification
    • ACPE Pastoral Care Specialist
    • Apprenticeship Program
  • Resources
    • Podcast
    • Articles
    • Topics
    • Christian DISC®
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What is addiction?
Addiction refers to the compulsive use and abuse of mind-altering substances like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs (including the abuse of prescription drugs). Addiction isn't just about getting a high or feeling good, but numbing and distracting underlying emotional pain. Recovery may include counseling, medication, and participation in a recovery program or support groups.


How does someone overcome addiction?
Recovery from addiction is a journey. The first step is moving away from denial, surrendering your struggle to God or a higher power, and finding support for change. Find help from others who will support you in your decision to find freedom—including family, friends, and others who have overcome addiction themselves.

​It is also imperative to work a program in order to find long-lasting freedom. This may include an inpatient program (rehab), or outpatient recovery program or support group. Talk with your doctor to discuss any medication options if you are dealing with a substance addiction or underlying mood disorder. Counseling can be a powerful tool to help you identify triggers, uncover root issues, transform your thinking, and ultimately find healing. Many people in recovery find strength in their relationship with God (or a higher power). Spiritually-integrated counseling can help you integrate the resources of your faith to aid you in your recovery.

Counselors Providing This Service


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Lisa Peterson, MAPC, LISAC

Lisa is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who provides counseling for those dealing with substance abuse and those who are seeking recovery. She offers a spiritually-integrated approach for those who are wanting to implement the insights of their faith in their journey of recovery. 
Meet Lisa

Bibliography
  • Alavi, Seyyed Salman, et al. “Behavioral Addiction versus Substance Addiction: Correspondence of Psychiatric and Psychological Views.” US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 2 Apr. 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354400.
  • Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders. American Psychiatric Association Foundation, 2016.

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Peoria Location

Inside State Farm
9299 W Olive Ave Ste 212 Peoria AZ 85345

Phoenix Location

Inside CrossRoads UMC
7901 N Central Ave Phoenix AZ 85020

New Name, Same Purpose

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Prism Counseling was previously known as Arizona Christian Counseling. We have gone through a few name changes through the years but our mission has remained the same: helping people find strength for today and hope for tomorrow. This year marks our "Tencennial" as we have been faithfully serving the Phoenix area for 10 years.
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