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Dr. Douglas Treese, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Anger management 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...















Professional experience

36 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, 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

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.

Love how understanding he is and always has educated answer for everything it seems, definitely my best time of the week when I get to talk to him

Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

Dr. Treese is a compassionate, caring, man who listens and provides expert, and valuable opinions. He provides quick and caring responses and also provides life experiences that are relatable. I feel very honoured to have been able to work with him.

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and adhd

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