Donald Dufford, PhD

Specialties

Anxiety Treatment Services specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders: Panic, Phobias, Obsessive-​Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety and related issues: Insomnia, Depression, Anger, Addiction, Relationships, Grief, work stress and self-​esteem. Anxiety Treatment Services provides Individual Therapy, Group Support and in-​home behavioral therapy. Treatment Modalitiies include: Cognitive-​Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, EMDR, Counseling, Mindfulness/​Meditation, Nutrition and Energy Psychology. We create anxiety relief through effective step-​by-​step tools and techinques, as well as uncovering and healing underlying emotional issues. We care about each individual and tailor treatment to each persons unique needs and personality.

History

Established in 1993.

Dr Dufford has been helping people since 1985 as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. After receiving his Ph.D. in Psychology he became licensed a a Clinical Psychologist in 1993. As part of the requirements for State Licensure he completed 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice at The Anxiety Treatment Center with Ed Bourne, Ph.D., author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and Natural Relief for Anxiety. Dr Dufford subsequently took over the Anxiety Treatment clients and support group when Dr. Bourne moved out of the area. As Director of Anxiety Treatment Services, Dr. Dufford hascontinued to gain education and experience (over 35,000 sessions) in anxiety and mental health treatment.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr Dufford D.

Business Owner

I enjoy helping people with anxiety and related issues because I see them get better, usually in a short amount of time. That is rewarding to me and keeps me motivated to assist as many people as I can. My education includes a B.S. from Rutgers University, Masters Degreee from Cornell University and Ph.D. in Clinical psychology from Sierra University. I am a Professional Member of the: California Psychological Association, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Obsessive-​Compulsive Foundation, and Trichotillomania Learning Center. I am a Certified: Cognitive-​Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Expert in Traumatic Stress, Doctoral Addictions Counselor and Level II EMDR practitioner.