About Douglas
Dr. Douglas Treese uses a practical, collaborative approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and addiction. He is an Arizona psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology and 36 years of clinical experience.
He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, achievable changes. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to map concerns and set goals.
How Douglas works
Sessions begin by identifying what is causing distress and what the person wants to improve. From there he works on both thinking patterns and everyday behaviors that keep problems going. Dr.
Treese has worked in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and independent practice. That range of settings gave him experience with the ups and downs people bring when they seek help. He pays attention to life transitions, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and identity.
Appointments emphasize cooperation and clear planning. He helps people identify specific changes and then builds steps to carry them out. Progress is tracked so adjustments can be made if something is not working.
Sessions are aimed at practical problem solving while attending to feelings and relationships. Dr. Treese supports people who want to move past avoidance, resentment, or patterns that repeat.
He combines direct techniques with a respectful, person-centered stance.
Douglas lists 12 ways of working on the entry:
What Douglas works with
The areas below are the ones Douglas selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | AZ Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 36 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and choices during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new skills and testing assumptions; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotions and interaction patterns to improve how people connect and respond to one another, which can clarify relationship patterns and reduce conflict.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant to your needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people fit brief updates or reflections into busy days and keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and tailor therapy to everyday schedules.
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