Tres Adames, MDiv, BCPC
Director, Board Certified Pastoral Counselor

Client Focus

  • ​Men
  • Women
  • LGBTQ

Specialties

  • Boundaries
  • Career and Calling
  • ​Crisis of Faith
  • Decision Making
  • ​Dealing with Dysfunctional Family
  • Doubt and Deconstruction
  • Existential Crisis
  • ​Forgiveness
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious and Spiritual Abuse
  • ​Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Orientation and Identity
  • Stress and Burnout
  • ​​Spiritual Direction

Who I Work With

Hi, my name is Tres Adames and I am a Master's-level Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC #0791) and Director of Arizona Christian Counseling. I specialize in one-on-one individual pastoral counseling for adults and teens. I seek to be nonjudgmental and unshockable as a counselor. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and have a passion to help others through the angst, struggle, and confusion that comes with life. I have a desire to help others after going through my own spiritual journey of healing and transformation.

My Approach

Though my background and approach is centered on integrating spirituality with overall wellbeing, I welcome people of all faiths or non-faith. I want you to feel comfortable opening up about anything you are going through. I plan on sharing some insight and wisdom so you can find strength for today and hope for tomorrow. I'm excited to be on this journey and am passionate about helping you weave a transformative story of your own. ​​

Qualifications, Work, and Experience

​​I received my Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Bachelor of Arts from Asbury University. I am a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). I am a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC #0791), certified by the AACC International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) and the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors.

​I currently serve as a commissioner on the ACPE Psychotherapy Commission for 2020. I am a contributing writer and editor of the Spiritual Care Specialist continuing education program for clergy, chaplains, lay leaders, and allied professional caregivers of faith, which ACPE is working on releasing in the near future. I host and produce a weekly podcast called Ask a Christian Counselor. I am also the host and producer of Spiritual Care Today, the official podcast of The Journal of Pastoral Care Publications. I am also Lead Developer of the Christian DISC® — which is a personality assessment designed specifically for ministry and counseling.
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​I previously served as Board Secretary of the Pacific Region of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) before it was consolidated into ACPE in 2019. In the past, I have been on staff as a pastoral counselor for Life Changers Christian Counseling (2013-2019) and Arizona Baptist Children's Services & Family Ministries (2013-2017). I was also previously on faculty in a teaching assistantship in the College of Theology at Grand Canyon University (2012-2014). I am a member of Desert Mission United Methodist Church in Scottsdale, and am currently in the process of ordination within the United Methodist Church. Additionally, I have over ten years of previous pastoral and leadership experience in the Free Methodist Church and the Church of the Nazarene.

Location

I can meet with clients online or at my office at:
9299 W Olive Ave Ste 212 Peoria, AZ 85345
What's holding you back? You can email us, book an appointment through our online scheduler, or call us at (480)525-7284. Let's start today. 

Testimonials

"Great guy! Very relatable, and has been a huge blessing to me, and my mental health! Very talented at helping me navigate through my doubts, and wrestle with my salvation without judgement, or condemnation." —Anthony (Google Review)
Tres was recommended by a friend whose son had met with him - at first, unwillingly, but who later began asking to meet with Tres. Our son had the same experience. Tres appears to have a sense of understanding that helps his clients feel comfortable talking with him. We were personally impressed by Tres' writings posted on his website, which gave us confidence that he would understand our son's issues and be able to help him. Tres also recommended some reading for us that has improved our relationship with our son. Our experience with Tres has been limited to our teenager, but we would highly recommend him to anyone who has a teenager that needs help dealing with the teenage years.
—Anthem (Google Review)
Tres offers thoughtful insight and helpful guidance in assisting with career change and direction. He provides invaluable suggestions about using various tools and atypical approaches to reach prospective employers. I highly recommend him. —Peter (Google Review)
Tres provided excellent care for our child as we struggled through some family issues. He offered solid Christian counseling in a non-judgmental, non-threatening environment. Tres was able to reach our child (adolescent) when we could not. We are very grateful for his help.
​—Lisa (Google Review)
I was very uncomfortable with seeing a counselor at first but Tres made me feel like I was just talking to a friend. He was very kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He helped me through one of the hardest times in my life and I couldn't have gotten through it without God, but it also would have been very difficult without his help. Tres always encouraged me to pray and listen to what God is telling me. He has been a great counselor and friend during my difficult situation. I am very grateful to have met him.  —Shelly (Yelp Review)
Tres is a unique counselor, especially in his ability to relate to and connect with teens. Tres provides a sound Christian basis in his working with teens, and in a way that isn't overpowering and that is very positive. We would recommend Tres to anyone seeking help, especially with teens.
—Dan G. (Google Review)
Its only been by the grace of God that we were lead to Tres. With much needed guidance and help in many areas, Tres has been able to help us see God in thru our current situations. And their are many! I would strongly recommend him. And I have worked along side many counselors, psychologist and therapist in my career, but its wonderful when you can hear a godly view on life vs the worlds view on life and how to live it.
—Devon (Google Review)