Dr. Douglas Treese

AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

Arizona

Experienced collaborative psychologist

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At a glance

Credentials

AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

License

Psychologist, Arizona / PSY-001646

NPI

1154483881

Experience

36 years

Languages

English

Location

Arizona

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Practical behavior change
   • Works with adults

   About Douglas

   Dr. Douglas Treese uses a practical, collaborative style that centers on the person in front of him. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and private practice. He draws on many approaches to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addiction, or major life changes.

   He begins by mapping what is causing a problem or what a person wants to improve. Then he and the client look at psychological and behavioral changes that could help. He talks through concrete steps for making those changes and ways to keep them going over time.

   His work reflects 36 years of experience in clinical settings. That background informs practical strategies for dealing with emotional pain, mood shifts, and difficult life transitions. The emphasis is on collaboration rather than someone telling a person what to do.

   Methods he uses include Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches are mixed to match what each person needs rather than following a fixed script.

   People who come for help often want to reduce symptoms, rebuild relationships, handle grief, or find steadier coping routines. The process focuses on clear goals, doable changes, and maintaining progress over time.

2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people discover their own reasons for change. It focuses on building motivation and resolving mixed feelings so someone can move forward with goals like reducing substance use or improving routines.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes identifying values and taking action that aligns with those values, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That process may evolve as progress is made and needs change.
   
   Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Many people find virtual sessions let them keep continuity of care during life changes and make it simpler to follow through on agreed steps between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   36+ years

   Listed in

   Arizona

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Dr. Treese address?

   He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and related concerns like self-esteem and coping with life changes.

   What is the therapist's approach in sessions?

   He uses a collaborative, goal-focused approach that maps problems, identifies needed changes, and works out practical steps to make and sustain those changes.

   How much clinical experience does he have?

   He brings 36 years of clinical experience from settings that include psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and private practice.

   What are his credentials and where does he practice?

   He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-001646. He practices from Arizona.

   Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does payment work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started with therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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