Dr. Darlene Treese
PO Box 547
Windermere, FL 34786
Cell/Text:
(480) 296-3358


New Office Address
2295 S. Hiawassee Rd,
Suite 309
Orlando, FL 32835
Phone: 407-278-1598 Fax:407-203-0803

My Credentials:


PRESIDENT   American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association

QUALIFICATIONS   Thirty-three years’ experience in education, counseling, and public speaking

Established private practice

EDUCATION   Disaster Mental Health Counselor/Psychological First Aid Training,American Red Cross, 2017
Certified Discernment Counselor Training for Couples in Crisis,Doherty Relationship Institute, University of Minnesota, 2015
Certified Sexual Recovery Therapist, American Association of SexAddiction Therapy, 2014
Qualified Supervisor Mental Health Counseling, State of Florida, 2013
Certificate Training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Levels 1 and 2, 2013
Couples Counseling Prepare/Enrich Assessments Certified Facilitator, 2013
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida, 2006
Certificate in Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Maricopa County Superior Court - 1995
Certificate in Gambling Addictions Treatment - 1994
Certified/Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arizona - Board of Behavioral Health Examiners - 1993
Ph.D. in Psychology - 1987 William Lyon University
Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnosis - 1984 (Dr. Sandra Sylvester, Dept. of Anesthesiology @ University of Arizona Medical Center)
Masters in Counseling - 1981 ASU
Masters in Education - 1979 ASU
Bachelors in Education - 1975 Summa Cum Laude, ASU

RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS   Developed keen awareness of the nature of human personality and the dynamics of behavior

Evaluated and adapted a wide variety of theories, materials, and techniques to individual and group educational and counseling needs

Implemented workshops in all areas of personal growth, stress management, communication skills, and creative development

Participated in the continuous development, refinement, implementation and modification of curriculum and instructional programs (Kindergarten through post-graduate and adult education)

Author of:

Fast Track To Goal Achievement
The Legacy I Leave
Living Through Loss
The Divorce Survival Kit
The Spiritual Path To Prosperity

Selected as biographee in
Who's Who In The West
Personalities Of The West and Midwest
Directory Of Distinguished Americans
International Who's Who Of Intellectuals
International Who's Who Of Professionals

EXPERIENCE
 

Private Practice and Consulting

Host of Living On Purpose, a one-hour live radio call-in program broadcasted throughout the Southwest and New England

Mesa Community College, Counselor/Faculty
Co-coordinator of Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Guest Lecturer/Instructor - Glendale Community College,
Mesa Community College, Scottsdale Community College, Arizona State University, Phoenix College, Rio Salado Community College, Lamson College, Apollo College

Facilitator of Student Leadership Development Programs
Paradise Valley High School, Moon Valley High School,
Greenway High School, Carl Hayden High School,
Central High School, Casa Grande High School

Staff Instructional Leader, Washington Elementary School District

Olympics Of The Mind Creative Thinking Competition (K-12)
     State of Arizona Executive Committee
     International Judge

Dispute Resolution Alternatives Mediator - Tempe Justice Court

Department of Defense - ESGR
     Central AZ Executive Committee
     Med Rovers  District Chairman
     Liaison to 944th Medical Units,  Luke Air Force Base

Tempe Chamber Of Commerce
     Board Of Directors
     Chairman: Small Business Council
                      Drug Free Workplace
                      Small Business Of The Year
                      Award
                      Fun(d) Raising
     Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient

Tempe South and Rio Salado Rotary
     District Chairman - Rotaract
     Past President
     Co-editor of award winning newsletter

Facilitator Impact for Enterprising Women

Professional Business Alliance, founding member
American Counseling Association
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Arizona Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association
American Association of Christian Counselors

PERSONAL    Darlene has aligned her practice closely with the medical field to offer healing of body, mind and spirit in a holistic health setting.  She has also been internationally recognized for her seminars and trainings in communication skills, stress management, and dispute resolutions for corporations.

Personal qualities:  poise, good judgment, maturity, perceptiveness, intuition, empathy, imaginativeness, humor, practicality, organization, ability to avoid self-preoccupation, advanced therapy and speaking skills.