Alameda
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Troy DuFrene

Psychologist, PhD, BCBA

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Available both in-person and online
1402 Park Street Suite F Alameda, CA 94501
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Most of the people I work with are doing well by any outside measure—real accomplishments, careers that depend on them, people who count on them at home. The difficulty is usually quieter: trauma that is well-managed but still painful and unaddressed, anxiety that persists underneath a capable surface, a life transition that never fully resolved, or relationships where everyday competence doesn't seem to reach. If you've done therapy before and something useful happened but something essential didn't, that's usually where we start.
My work draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other cognitive behavioral therapies and Gestalt process work—applied to your actual experience, not read from a script. I work with individuals and couples, in person in Alameda and SF or by secure video, and I lead several in-person groups in Alameda.
What I want for the people I work with is a life that's genuinely theirs, not just one that looks right from the outside. That takes real effort, but you won't be doing it alone, and you won't be asked to set aside the drive that got you this far. I take it seriously that people trust me with this work, and I'd look forward to starting with you.
Call or Troy DuFrene now for a free 15 minute consultation - (628) 265-6980

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1402 Park Street

Suite F

Alameda, CA 94501 map

 (628) 265-6980

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104 map
My website
In-person appointments in Alameda and San Francisco's Financial District. Video appointments in CA, OR, WA, HI, NY, NJ, CT, FL, IL.
I specialize in Anxiety, Men's Issues and Relationship Issues 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (628) 265-6980
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1402 Park Street

Suite F

Alameda, CA 94501 map

 (628) 265-6980

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104 map
My website
In-person appointments in Alameda and San Francisco's Financial District. Video appointments in CA, OR, WA, HI, NY, NJ, CT, FL, IL.
I specialize in Anxiety, Men's Issues and Relationship Issues 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I don't bill insurance directly. All fees are payable at the time of service, and I'll provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement on request.
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Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980
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I don't bill insurance directly. All fees are payable at the time of service, and I'll provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement on request.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 35248 Troy DuFrene

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended California School of Professional Psychology: SF, PhD Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: New York Education Department Office of the Professions 026641 / 2024
  • License: Washington State Department of Health PY61520805 / 2024
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I'm a licensed psychologist in CA, OR, WA, HI, IL, NY, NJ, CT (with FL telehealth registration). I'm the Northern California clinical director of Feirstein & DuFrene, a therapy group based in Los Angeles and the SF Bay Area, and I'm affiliated with the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy in NY.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980
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I'm a licensed psychologist in CA, OR, WA, HI, IL, NY, NJ, CT (with FL telehealth registration). I'm the Northern California clinical director of Feirstein & DuFrene, a therapy group based in Los Angeles and the SF Bay Area, and I'm affiliated with the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy in NY.
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Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Most of my patients are financial professionals, entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, and others carrying real weight in high-demand roles. Anxiety, relationship strain, and coping patterns that have stopped working are common themes—often layered with shame or avoidance that high performance is good at hiding. The work respects the demands of your life rather than asking you to set them aside.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980
"
Most of my patients are financial professionals, entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, and others carrying real weight in high-demand roles. Anxiety, relationship strain, and coping patterns that have stopped working are common themes—often layered with shame or avoidance that high performance is good at hiding. The work respects the demands of your life rather than asking you to set them aside.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Hypnotherapy
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Because you're unique, your therapy needs to be tailored just for you. However, in most cases I will draw on techniques from Gestalt therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as a basis for treatment. When working with couples, I favor Gottman and emotion-focused therapy approaches.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980
"
Because you're unique, your therapy needs to be tailored just for you. However, in most cases I will draw on techniques from Gestalt therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as a basis for treatment. When working with couples, I favor Gottman and emotion-focused therapy approaches.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Groups

Men's Barbell Training/Process Group Program

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Troy DuFrene

This group pairs coached strength training with open, process-oriented group therapy for men in high-demand roles. Saturday mornings begin with two hours of coached lifting, followed by ninety minutes of unstructured group process — moving from physical exertion into the career, relational, and existential material members are actually working through. Training happens in a private, fully-equipped facility in Alameda, CA. The cohort stays intentionally small, so vacancies are rare and admission is based on fit. Members commit to at least six months, with an initial consultation required before placement.

Expertise

Men's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$200

Group Meets

Every Sat 8 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Location

Alameda, CA 94501

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Process Group for Men in High-Demand Roles

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Troy DuFrene

A weekly, open-ended process group for men in high-demand roles — executives, founders, and professionals who balance major responsibilities against competing demands, isolation, and a need for purpose and meaning. Sessions draw on relational Gestalt principles, using here-and-now group dynamics as the primary clinical material rather than passive reflection or generic support. Facilitation is intellectually rigorous, direct, and active; members set the standards of engagement. Held weekly in Alameda, CA. The cohort is kept small and selective to preserve depth. As member fit is critical to group cohesion, an initial consultation is required before placement. Group begins Fall 2026.

Expertise

Men's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$150

Group Meets

Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Location

Alameda, CA 94501

Email Troy DuFrene about this group or call - (628) 265-6980

Location

Primary Location

1402 Park Street

Suite F

Alameda, CA 94501

(628) 265-6980

Email Me

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Additional Location

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104

(628) 265-6980

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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In-person appointments in Alameda and San Francisco's Financial District. Video appointments in CA, OR, WA, HI, NY, NJ, CT, FL, IL.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call for a free consultation now - (628) 265-6980
"
In-person appointments in Alameda and San Francisco's Financial District. Video appointments in CA, OR, WA, HI, NY, NJ, CT, FL, IL.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call for a free consultation now - (628) 265-6980