Our Team
At NWCC, we believe that finding the right counselor is a critical component in the therapeutic process. As a prospective client, we invite you to read about our counseling staff (below). You are also welcome to personally contact any of our counselors, to ask questions and see if they are a good fit for your needs and availability. Of course, if you need assistance in determining which counselor might be a good fit for you, you can contact our main office by phone (623-680-8054) or email (info@nwchristiancounseling.com), and we'll be happy to assist.
Chris Andersen, MA LPC
Chris has been a licensed counselor since 1999, founded NWCC in 2007, and is co-owner/operator of NWCC (with his wife, Rebecca).
Primary issues addressed: Men’s issues; Marital issues (conflict/communication issues; recovery from affairs); Pornography/Sexual Addiction; Premarital Counseling; Ministry and Church/Staff issues; Spiritual issues; Self-worth, value, esteem issues; and more.
Days/times available: Mondays, Thursdays (daytimes only); every-other-Weds (early afternoon only).
Phone: 623-680-8172 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Rebecca Andersen, MAPC LPC
Rebecca has been a licensed counselor since 2012, joined NWCC in 2018, and is co-owner/operator of NWCC (with her husband, Chris).
Primary issues addressed: Anxiety and Depression; Self-Esteem and Self-Worth; Spiritual issues; Grief and Loss; Anger; Recovery issues; Marital issues (including affairs/infidelity); Premarital Counseling.
Days/times available: Mondays; Tuesdays; Wednesdays; Fridays (daytimes only).
Phone: 623-680-8054 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Julia Folden, MAPC LPC
Julia has been a licensed counselor since 2013, and has worked with NWCC as a contracted therapist since 2014.
Primary issues addressed: trauma and abuse (including the facilitation of “Mending the Soul” groups); Depression and Anxiety; Grief and Loss; Marital issues; Career and Life Coaching; and Spiritual issues.
Days/times available: Tuesdays only (daytimes only).
Phone: 623-695-3075 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Susan Anson, MA LPC
Susan has been a licensed counselor since 2006, and has worked with NWCC as a contracted therapist since 2018.
Please note that Susan works with adults only. Primary issues addressed include: Marital issues (conflict/communication issues; recovery from affairs); women's issues (empty-nester, life change); Anxiety and Depression; Spiritual issues; Self-worth, value, esteem issues.
Days/times available: weekday evenings (varies); Saturdays.
Phone: 623-225-9458 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Allie Johnson, MA LAC
Allie has been a licensed counselor since 2022, and has worked with NWCC as a contracted therapist since 2022.
Primary issues addressed: Anxiety; Grief/Loss; Trauma, Childhood Trauma, and PTSD; Communication Issues; Spiritual Issues; Depression; Relationship Issues.
Days/times available: Fridays (daytime only).
Phone: 623-850-4347 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Tara Rodriguez, MS LAC
Tara has been a licensed counselor since 2022, and has worked with NWCC as a contracted therapist since January 2024.
Please note that Tara works with adults only. Primary issues addressed include: Anxiety; Grief/Loss; Trauma and PTSD; Spiritual Issues; Depression; Relationship/Marital Issues, Anger management, and body image issues.
Days/times available: Monday evening only & Thursdays (late afternoon to evening times only).
Phone: 602-730-2622 (cell phone; texting is OK)
Interested in working for NWCC?
NWCC is always accepting resume's from licensed therapists who are interested in part-time positions. Counselors licensed at the professional-level (LPC/LMFT) are preferred, but NWCC may consider associate-level applicants that require clinical supervision. If you are a licensed counselor in AZ and interested in part-time work, please forward a letter of interest and resume to info@nwcchristiancounseling.com. If positions are not currently available, NWCC may hold your resume for future consideration.
