Dr. Douglas Treese, AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

Dr. Douglas Treese is a licensed psychologist in Arizona who brings 36 years of clinical experience to his work with adults and couples. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a doctoral degree earned in 1988, and practices under the license AZ Psychologist PSY-001646. Over the course of a long career he has worked in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and private practice, building a broad base of experience with depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal concerns, grief, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, bipolar disorder, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes.

Dr. Treese conducts individual therapy and marriage or relationship counseling using a collaborative stance. He approaches counseling as a shared effort in which therapist and client map the forces contributing to a concern, identify the psychological and behavioral changes that may help, and plan how those changes can be achieved and sustained. That process emphasizes cooperation, mutuality of purpose, and practical steps for establishing and maintaining new patterns of thinking and behavior.

Clients can expect a straightforward process that begins with identifying targets for change and proceeds to actionable strategies and maintenance. Dr. Treese checks messages in the morning and evening and responds within 24 hours. Those who wish to make an appointment are invited to proceed with scheduling to begin the work together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being driven by them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people improve trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then uses practical techniques to shift those patterns, which can be helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and problem coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Treese works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The work evolves as progress is made and adjustments are discussed together.

Online therapy with Dr. Treese is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to attend sessions from different locations and to choose the format that suits a client’s schedule and comfort. This variety supports continuity of care and makes it easier for adults and couples to access consistent therapeutic support.