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Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
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Troy DuFrene

Psychologist, PhD, BCBA (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
465 California Street, Suite 660, San Francisco, CA 94104
(628) 265-6980
Let's Connect (628) 265-6980
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What do you want to accomplish in therapy? A lot of people want to have less of something: anxiety, depression, anger, relationship conflict, and so forth. This is understandable. When things hurt us and get in our way, even if those things come from inside us, it’s very reasonable to want them to go away. But what if making thing go away has been the problem all along? Can you remember a time in your life when you felt strong, resilient, and resourceful? During this time, was your life free from problems? I’m guessing not. But you were probably were moving your feet in the direction of things that mattered to you at the time.
My work is grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which is a kind of psychotherapy that makes this kind of work a focus. Compassion is another focus of my work, although there are different understandings of compassion. The one I favor draws heavily on courage, openness, and a willingness to bear witness to suffering, both yours and others.
My wish for all my clients is that they start living richer, more meaningful lives from the very first session. This can involve hard work. The most satisfying part of my work is getting the privilege of walking with people while they face these challenges. If you’re ready to start changing your life today, I will look forward to sitting 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

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104 map

 (628) 265-6980

1402 Park Street

Suite G

Alameda, CA 94501 map
In-person appointments in San Francisco's Financial District and Alameda. Video appointments anywhere in CA, NY, OR, and WA.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Behavioral 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

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104 map

 (628) 265-6980

1402 Park Street

Suite G

Alameda, CA 94501 map
In-person appointments in San Francisco's Financial District and Alameda. Video appointments anywhere in CA, NY, OR, and WA.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Behavioral Issues 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I bill no insurance plans directly, and all services are payable when rendered. I will provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement in 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
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I bill no insurance plans directly, and all services are payable when rendered. I will provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement in 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 6 years
  • Attended California School of Professional Psychology: San , PhD Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of California / 35248
  • License: Washington State Department of Health PY61520805 / 2024
  • License: New York Education Department Office of the Professions 026641 / 2024
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I'm a licensed psychologist in California, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF FiDi and Alameda), I'm also affiliated with the Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy in New York, NY, and the Feirstein Group in Beverly Hills, CA.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980
"
I'm a licensed psychologist in California, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF FiDi and Alameda), I'm also affiliated with the Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy in New York, NY, and the Feirstein Group in Beverly Hills, CA.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Hoarding
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (628) 265-6980
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (628) 265-6980

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion 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 acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as a basis for treatment. I'm trained in EMDR and hypnosis and draw on these techniques where appropriate. When working with couples, I favor a Gottman-style approach.
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 acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as a basis for treatment. I'm trained in EMDR and hypnosis and draw on these techniques where appropriate. When working with couples, I favor a Gottman-style approach.
Photo of Troy DuFrene, Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Troy DuFrene
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-6980

Location

Primary Location

465 California Street

Suite 660

San Francisco, CA 94104

(628) 265-6980

Email me

My website

Additional Location

1402 Park Street

Suite G

Alameda, CA 94501

(628) 265-6980

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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