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...
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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Douglas Treese. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He is very wise and will listen without judgement.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
He is exactly the person I expected based off of my Input. He’s wise and reads better the lines and can help you find a lens to view that I couldn’t on my own.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dr. Treese has been so insightful about the progress I want to make in my life. He provides sound guidance and support while I make my transitions (divorce, single parenthood, spiritual growth, etc.). He is the most helpful and I find myself growing stronger within myself everyday.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese has been amazing. I've always been skeptical of therapy, but his demeanor and methods put me at ease immediately. He is easy to talk to and knows how to get to the root of issues. Highly recommend!
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Treese has a lot of compassion and is practical in his approach. He says what I have needed to support my growth. I appreciate him. He’s helped me get through getting a new job, getting out of the wrong relationship and working on finding my own direction in life.
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese creates a safe and supportive environment where I feel genuinely heard and understood. His ability to ask insightful questions, offer meaningful perspective, and guide me through personal challenges has significantly contributed to my mental and emotional growth. I deeply appreciate his thoughtful insights, professionalism, and calm presence. His experience and wisdom are evident in every session. I’m truly grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking clarity, balance, or healing.
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My first couple of sessions I came in looking for specific answers. He didn’t give them to me. Instead he recommended articles and other pieces of content that gave me an overview of the concept I was trying to learn. This helped my learning, implementation and growth immensely. I couldn’t recommend a better Dr. to have great conversations with while also being able to address difficult chapters of life with valuable insights.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd
He makes me calm.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Dr Treese is the best! He always helps me to stay focused. He truly cares about helping his clients. Thank you, Dr Treese!
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese was a great help in setting me on a better path mentally. I really appreciated how honest and straight forward he was with his views and guidance. I definitely learned alot from our sessions on how to manage my issues. Im very thankful for that
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Very relaxed and easy to open up to. Knowledgeable and shares personal experiences to relate to.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great level of intuitive understanding of my situation, and excellent communication and insights.
Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr treese's has been very helpful and has many good ideas and solutions for my own needs. Responds in appropriate manner of time.
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He has helped me navigate the pain of losing my father at a young age. He is a great listener and I appreciate everything he has done to help.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
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
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
Outside of better help, Ive had not too great of luck with therapists. Dr. Treese changed that immediately. Very responsive, open minded thinking, & extremely knowledgeable in the field. He has helped me in areas of my life and relationships in strides that I didn't know were possible. His way of showing different thought processes and how to question/understand feelings, emotions, and past scenarios make it feel very welcoming and gives you a sense of accomplishment. Absolutely nothing but kind words for this man.
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Being new to therapy, Dr. Treese has let me define my experience with him. This has helped me to trust him, which in turn has made our sessions very productive and beyond valuable. While he knows all of the cheat codes, he is great at directing me to discover them on my own. And it feels like a collaborative experience working with him, which continues to build the trust. He is knowledgeable and passionate about helping people, and it shows!
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
He has really helped me and given me new perspective on issues in my life. Highly recommend.
Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
My experience with Dr. Treese has been amazing and really feel that he’s a great fit for those looking to speak with a thoughtful, wise, and experienced professional that is willing to provide insight on all angles of the everyday inter/intrapersonal life experiences.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Only had 3 phone sessions so far but Dr. Treese has been very helpful so far and very supportive.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Treese is a brilliant and compassionate psychologist and therapist, and I am extremely grateful to have found him through BetterHelp. He has helped me a lot.
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr Treese is a wonderful man, who I felt an instant connection with. He is experienced, patient, and a wonderful listener. He has a mastery of metaphor, an uncanny ability to give words to the feelings I bring to him.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
He has been very helpful to this point. I am only 2 sessions in but look forward to more.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Treese is many things. He is knowledgeable, kind, and well-spoken. He is a good listener, a wit, and a capable professional. He finds opportunities to introduce levity and joy into our sessions even when we're embroiled in painful or complicated work. In a short time he has helped me quite a bit, and I can't wait to see what else I can learn from him and achieve with his guidance.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
We are 3 sessions into it and I’m starting to feel better about some of my concerns and I’m really looking forward to unpacking the rest. It’s not easy but he’s given great guidance along the way.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Treese is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He provided me with tools and new ways of engaging with relationships and work that have greatly improved my emotional health. I would definitely recommend him.
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese is great. I feel comfortable and that I can trust him and confide in him and hes given me invaluable feedback.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Treese is a God send. He is a voice of reason and understanding to help navigate the complexities of life. I could not recommend him enough.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Treese was very easy to talk to and had great advice. I felt like I could trust him from the beginning.Thank you!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Treese is amazing! He has been a great support, helping me through this new unfortunate journey. His ability to direct me towards learning and finding grace is beyond my expectations. Thanks Doc!
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Treese provided so much good guidance to me while I pieced myself back together. I can now look at life more objectively and less reactionary. There is work to continue to do every day, and Dr Treese helped pave the path for me.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Treese is a wonderful therapist with a lot of helpful insight and empathy for what brought me to therapy.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Treese is always very professional, thoughtful and kind. Listen very closely to what I’m saying.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning addictions, and family conflicts
Dr Treese is kind and understanding, with a comfortable and causal conversational style, but with solid academic knowledge and methodology. If you want someone you can have a deep but comfortable conversation with, I recommend him highly.
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
In the short amount of time That Dr.Teerse Has been seeing me I feel very comfortable and understood by him. I’m confident I will achieve the results that I’m looking forward to with his expertise and understanding.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Doug has been great help for me
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Treese has been the best part of my healing journey because I finally feel genuinely supported. I have been to many different therapists over the years, but I have made the most progress with Dr. Treese than I have with others. I mostly appreciated how I didn’t leave my sessions feeling like he just listened to me talk, he asked thought provoking questions, gave me genuine feedback, and made me feel safe in such a vulnerable time. He’s very passionate about helping others and it really shows.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing human with amazing insight.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Search no further! Dr. Treese is a professional individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I would recommend Dr. Treese to my family and friends.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
Dr. Treese has been very helpful so far in dealing with my grief. He listens well and makes great suggestions. He follows up from our previous sessions too.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese is incredibly kind to me and helpful. He is really wonderful at helping me find the roots of my problems and talking me through them. Even on my saddest days he’s able to help me come to my center again. He is very articulate and incredibly understanding.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Best service I have received
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese is attentive and kind. I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with him and confident that he is guiding me to better health.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Treese is excellent! He actively listens, gives solid advice, and openly discusses the matters. I appreciate that the sessions are not one sided, I truly feel heard and seen.
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Treese provides the right balance of listening and sharing his thoughts. I have taken actions that have helped me based on my sessions with Dr. Treese.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, addictions, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Dr Teeese is great
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thoroughly enjoy our meetings, looking forward to meeting again soon
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Treese is an excellent person to work with. He is very supportive and has a high level ability to communicate. I’m happy with having him as my therapist.
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Very Good
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr Treese is an a very strong therapist with a breadth of experience. He continues to research and brings so many new things to our sessions.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months
He is a great listener and able to provide advice that I would not have thought of
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression
Dr. Tresse has been amazing for me. He has helped me so much in such a short time deal with my life being turned upside down. He has helped me take back control of my life and has helped me gain an outlook I never had before. I can’t thank Dr. Treese enough for everything that he has done for me these past few months.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Dr Treese is compassionate, professional, understanding, and helpful; I would highly recommend him.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Love our talks. Always feel comfortable
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Treese listens and directs accordingly. His ability to stay in solution mode is exactly what I was looking for!
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
His attentiveness and insight is fantastic
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Dr. Treese has a unique ability to comprehensively understand the issue and offers an expert perspective along with a variety of ways to approach it. My sessions with him have been extremely productive and effective in improving my thought process and way of life.
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Treese is a kind person with a lot of excellent advice. He is obviously well versed in the workings of the mind. He is helping me in a very difficult time to truly understand and resolve a long standing issue. I don't know if I will be "cured" but I believe the sessions have helped me.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Wisdom and dedication in his field shows in the conversations he has with me. The different ways to look at things opened my eyes to endless possibilities and more doors topen in my future, then I could ever imagine. 5 Stars all the way.
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 4 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Very personable and nice to work with.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I couldn't ask for a better therapist or experience with Better Help. Dr. Treese has a wealth of relevant knowledge that he is able to perfectly apply to our meaningful conversations. I came to our sessions with clear goals in mind for what I was hoping to get out of them, and who I ultimately wanted to be moving forward. Dr. Treese identified, understood, and enhanced this thinking and armed me with useful perspective and tools for achieving my goals. I can honestly say I couldn't have found my new footing with out him. Thank you, Dr. Treese.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Treese is absolutely fantastic. He is so great at listening, supporting, and coming up with unique ways to find solutions to problems if it calls for it. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him!
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I think the doc is awesome its nice to have someone who is willing to listen o what's gone on in my life the past two years, I look forward to having more sessions with the doc and to see my progression.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Treese helped me when I lost my father. He listens to understand, has a great attitude and gives great advice.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
Excellent grief counselor
Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
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