Dr. Douglas Treese, AZ Psychologist

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Experienced narrative-focused psychologist

Details

Name	Dr. Douglas Treese
Credentials	AZ Psychologist
Based in	Arizona
Licensed in	Arizona
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	36

About Douglas

Dr. Douglas Treese is a psychologist practicing in Arizona with 36 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an AZ Psychologist (PSY-001646).

He helps people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, grieving, or facing relationship and addiction challenges. His approach begins with listening and mapping what is causing trouble. He and a client identify specific changes that could help and then plan steps to reach them.

Background and approach

He uses practical strategies drawn from narrative, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches to guide that work. Dr. Treese has worked in psychiatric hospitals, managed care settings, and independent practice.

That range shaped how he sees problems and solutions in real life. He focuses on everyday tasks like coping with life changes, improving communication, and rebuilding self-esteem. Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear goals.

He checks messages in the morning and evening and aims to respond within 24 hours. The process is steady and goal-focused, with attention to what will keep improvements going. People come for help with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, bipolar mood patterns, eating struggles, grief, and anger.

He also addresses longer-term themes such as family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and forgiveness.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Douglas works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Douglas among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Douglas directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Douglas directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and acceptance approaches work online

Dr. Treese blends narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based thinking to guide online work. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from identity so new choices become visible. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relational patterns and helps people notice how early connections shape current reactions and communication.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try different methods as needed, and collaborate on a plan that fits your goals and preferences. That flexibility means techniques can shift over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can allow quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work when in-person visits aren’t practical.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, narrative-informed style that maps problems and identifies practical changes. Sessions focus on shared planning and step-by-step behavioral work.

What is his professional background?

He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has 36 years of clinical experience across psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and independent practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is licensed as an AZ Psychologist, PSY-001646, and is located in Arizona.

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

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

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