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Dr. Douglas Treese

Dr. Douglas Treese, AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

Therapist in Arizona

Practical, goal-focused psychotherapy for adults

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36 years of experience listed

AZ Psychologist PSY-001646 professional credentials

English languages

  • Values-based work
  • Behavioral change
  • Life planning

About Douglas

Dr. Douglas Treese offers straightforward, collaborative psychotherapy focused on clear goals and practical change. He uses a teamlike approach with each person, mapping what causes distress and then planning steps to address those problems. He also helps people build areas they want to strengthen, including self esteem and life planning.

Dr. Treese earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology in 1988 and brings 36 years of clinical experience. His background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and independent practice in Arizona. He sees adults for a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, trauma, and coping with life changes.

Sessions start by identifying the problems or goals that matter most. He and the client then consider psychological and behavioral changes that could help. That process focuses on concrete steps rather than abstract theory. He pays attention to how changes can be started and kept over time.

Therapy draws on several approaches to fit different needs, including strategies that address thoughts and behaviors, emotional bonds, and values-based action. Conversations are intended to be collaborative rather than one-sided, with the person’s priorities guiding the work.

People interested in beginning can use the site process to connect and schedule an initial appointment. Dr. Treese checks messages in the morning and evening and aims to reply within 24 hours.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current emotions and reactions, and it aims to build healthier ways of relating and regulating feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change over time as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats for online delivery, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match daily life. It also lets people try different ways of working together and then adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, and self esteem.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is collaborative and goal oriented. Sessions map problems, plan specific changes, and focus on steps to start and maintain those changes.

What background and experience does he have?

He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology earned in 1988 and has 36 years of clinical experience across hospitals, managed care, and independent practice.

What credential and location are listed for this therapist?

He is an Arizona Psychologist with credential AZ Psychologist PSY-001646 and practices in Arizona.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to get started?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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