- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Relationship issues
About Douglas
Dr. Douglas Treese is an Arizona psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-001646) with 36 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, and life changes. He also lists family of origin issues and attachment-related concerns among his focus areas. Sessions are presented as collaborative problem-solving rather than lecture-style therapy.
Dr. Treese trained in counseling psychology, earning a PhD in 1988, and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, managed care, and private practice. He typically begins by mapping the problems a person brings and clarifying areas they want to improve. That initial step looks at the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors linked to the concern.
Next he and the client consider specific psychological and behavioral changes that might help. He uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to target those changes. He also draws on attachment-oriented work and emotionally-focused methods when relationships and family patterns are central.
The therapist describes sessions as cooperative, with both people sharing ideas and making choices about next steps. He emphasizes practical maintenance - how to establish new habits and keep them going after gains are made in sessions. That includes planning for setbacks and identifying supports.
Dr. Treese communicates by message in the mornings and evenings and aims to respond within 24 hours. For adults wanting to address longstanding family patterns or current life stressors, he offers a clear, problem-focused approach that balances thinking about feelings with concrete behavior change.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and problematic habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early family relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and communication. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Treese will look at a person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring and then discuss which methods to use. That collaborative decision helps shape session focus and exercises between meetings. Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use approaches like ACT and CBT in focused, practical ways - for example, planning behavior experiments between sessions or practicing new communication skills in real time. If attachment or family-of-origin patterns are the focus, sessions can include direct discussion of relationship histories and concrete strategies to change recurring interaction patterns.Areas of expertise
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and attachment concerns are also listed among his focus areas.
How does he approach therapy?
He describes therapy as cooperative problem-solving. Sessions start with mapping the problem, then move to psychological and behavioral changes and strategies to maintain gains.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 36 years of experience, including work in psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Arizona psychologist, listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-001646, and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients, as noted in his profile.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
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