American Association of Pastoral Counselors

Prism Counseling was formally an Institutional Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) before the organization consolidated with ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) in 2019. AAPC now exists within the organization as the ACPE Psychotherapy Commission. Prism Counseling is now an Institutional Member of ACPE. Tres Adames previously served on the ACPE Psychotherapy Commission in 2020 and 2021.

AAPC Certification

For several decades, AAPC provided training and the certification of pastoral counselors. Because of the rise of state-licensing and regulation around counseling and psychotherapy, AAPC ceased it certification program years before consolidating with ACPE. However, through the leadership and development of the Psychotherapy Commission, ACPE now offers two continuing education programs for clinical and pastoral professionals: the Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) program for state-licensed therapists, and the Pastoral Care Specialist (PCS) program for pastors, church leaders, and pastoral care professionals.

Prism Counseling is currently offering a pilot of the PCS program. Click below to learn more:

ACPE Pastoral Care Specialist Training Program

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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

Prism Counseling & Coaching was previously known as Arizona Christian Counseling. We have gone through a few name changes throughout 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.