Dr. Douglas Treese
Compassionate, practical therapy focused on real change
AZ Psychologist PSY-001646 Arizona
- Experience
- 36 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Douglas
Dr. Douglas Treese offers a practical, evidence-informed approach grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques and other established therapies.
Background and approach
He integrates structured problem-mapping with collaborative exploration to identify the thoughts, behaviors, and situations that maintain distress, then works with clients to develop clearer coping strategies and sustainable changes. With a PhD in Counseling Psychology and 36 years of practice, he draws on a mix of methods to tailor work to each person's needs.
Dr. Treese's clinical background includes experience in psychiatric hospitals, managed care settings, and independent practice in Arizona, where he has helped adults address depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life-adjustment issues.
He also attends to a wide range of related difficulties such as addiction, trauma and abuse, eating problems, bipolar mood issues, and other interpersonal or personality-related concerns. His style emphasizes collaboration and mutual problem solving, beginning with a clear map of the problem and moving toward practical psychological and behavioral changes.
Appointments are available through an online subscription model, and he accepts international clients. He communicates regularly and responds to messages within 24 hours during his stated check-in times.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online work
Dr. Treese combines cognitive behavioral methods with acceptance and attachment-informed work to address emotional and interpersonal difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, useful for managing persistent distress and enhancing life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns that shape how people connect and respond in close relationships, helping when communication, trust, or attachment issues underpin ongoing problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and the problem map developed early in therapy, and adjusts methods as progress and feedback indicate what fits best. This cooperative stance helps tailor treatment to each person's changing needs.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and geographic locations. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions and apply new skills between meetings, supporting continuity of care for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
36+ years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English