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Dr. Douglas Treese, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Grief Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I received a PhD in Counseling Psychology in 1988. My clinical experience has included work in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies and private practice. I see adults individually and in marriage/relationship counseling. My clients have, in addition to other problems, presented with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, stress, mid and later life adjustment, grief, life plan development, and self esteem.
I believe counseling happens best on a level playing field. The participants share ideas and discover solutions. There is cooperation, synergy and mutuality of purpose. We begin by mapping what is causing your problem, or areas you want to enhance in your life. Next, we look at psychological and behavioral change. What changes are indicated and how are they best achieved? This part is very difficult on our own, especially if we are dealing with problems. Finally, we look at how to establish and maintain change .
If you would like us to talk, please proceed with an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you. I check messages in the morning and evening. I will respond within 24 hours. Thanks...















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Professional experience

35yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, 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-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

Reviews

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Very experienced, awesome advice

Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Dr. Treese is an amazing listener and a very personable therapist. Great asset to your team.

Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

I have worked with Dr. Treese for over a year and he has had such a positive impact on my life. He helped me uncover tactics to manage and recognize anxiety in addition to practices that help me understand where the stress is stemming from. I’ve learned a lot of tactics to mitigate my stress, anxiety, and depression through our time together and have found success both in my personal life and professional life as a result. Highly recommend him to anyone needing help with anxiety and coping strategies!

Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Treese guided and supported me through facing childhood trauma and consequently I was able to release damaging old beliefs that were negatively impacting my life in all areas. I am able, finally, to understand and experience joy, self-love, peace, and authenticity. It is a huge relief to know that perfection is not (and never was) the way to have the loving relationships I desire. Dr. Treese provides a safe, non-judgmental environment and possesses an expert level of skills complemented with empathy and humor. I highly recommend him.

Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Dr. Doug Treese has been able to balance being sympathetic and also shifting my focus towards what I can do about it. I have received topic and reading suggestions, exercises that I can do to get better. I prefer CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and he's been accommodating to that. He is able to address things that are uncomfortable with the objective of helping me get better. I do the exercises as much as I can and he is able to consistently able to add value when I do the exercise and even when I haven't done too much.

Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Connected with Dr. Treese very quickly, he seems to have a lot of resources and insight for what I’m looking for out of therapy

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd