Dr. Douglas Treese, AZ Psychologist PSY-001646

Dr. Douglas Treese is a psychologist who combines practical therapy methods with a straightforward, collaborative style. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an Arizona Psychologist, PSY-001646. He works with adults facing midlife and later-life adjustments, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and addictions.

He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance strategies to help people identify what is keeping them stuck. Sessions begin by mapping the problems or goals a person brings. Then Dr. Treese and the client look at the psychological and behavioral changes that could help.

He emphasizes a level playing field in the room. Discussions are cooperative, with the therapist and client sharing ideas and weighing options. That practical tone carries into action steps and experiments between sessions to test what helps.

Dr. Treese has worked across psychiatric hospitals, managed care agencies, and private practice during a career spanning 36 years. That range of experience informs his focus on life planning, coping skills, and restoring everyday functioning after loss or upheaval.

When change is hard, he helps people break it into smaller steps and plan how to maintain progress. To begin, a prospective client uses the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, midlife changes, and when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thinking and behavior and uses structured exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. That may mean combining strategies and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes follow-up easier after a difficult day, and reduces travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules require less time. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help structure practical steps and experiments that carry over between sessions.