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Dr. Douglas Treese, Psychologist

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Anger management Depression
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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. 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

38 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Trauma and abuse, 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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best therapist i have ever had!!!

Written on Sep 20, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders

Dr Treese is always the best!

Written on Aug 28, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Treese has been a phenomenal help in my life. He gives me great perspective and support during my growth. I am beyond happy that we have been working together.

Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 4 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Treese has helped me process some crazy life decisions, he understands where I want to go with my therapy.

Written on Aug 18, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

Dr. Treese made me feel comfortable from day one. He listens and gives great advice and gives me things to look up to take a deeper dive into some of the things I’m experiencing. I look forward to our meetings because I feel so much more confident and better afterwards. He’s very encouraging and keeps things positive

Written on Jul 20, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Treese is highly knowledgeable with many years of experience. He’s extremely empathetic and throughly listens to your concerns. I’ve been able to apply his suggestions and see or feel the results.

Written on Jun 07, 2026 after therapy with Douglas for 1 month on issues concerning grief