Dufford, Donald B., Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist 3880 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124

"Dr Dufford therapy is a life saver for me in my journey through Anxiety Disorders. If you are suffering currently and reading this review, then please seek professional help and don't try to figure and solve yourself. I highly recommend Dr Dufford based on my own experience."

"Dr Dufford at the Anxiety Treatment Service Center is absolutely amazing. I went to him believing that I could not live life with out panic or anxiety. Since seeing Dr. Dufford he has shown me that I have complete control over my panic and I am the one who can decided if I want it or not. Overcoming anxiety and panic does take some time and effort but with Dr. Duffords unique treatments, advice and common sense talks it is a realistic and obtainable goal."

"Dr Dufford has made a tremendous difference for me. For years I had suffered with Panic and Anxiety attacks that eventually led to Agoraphobia. I was out of job and house bound for multiple years. Add to that social anxiety that became so bad, I couldn't even meet friends and relatives I knew for a decade plus. I did therapy sessions on phone as I had difficult time to go out even accompanied by loved ones. My nature by default is not to give up and never did. But after years of trying, you wonder is there really a light at the end of the tunnel. Fast forward 2+ years - I am not only back but doing very well. Difficult to believe but I am actually better both personally and professionally compared to before all this started. Now I drive roughly 20 miles one way to work. I am continually surrounded by people and my job is managing and working with people. Professionally - Promoted twice now. Not only earning my livelihood but also on path to recuperate some or all of earnings lost during dark years. Personally - My relations are much deeper, many people find me approachable and internally I am more peaceful. Why am I spending time and writing all of the above? From my experience, I can certainly say two things are a must - The hope you WILL come out of the lone dark road & a great doctor like Dr. Dufford to guide you through. If you are suffering from any of the above I listed, please realize I have been through that pain, frustration, feeling incomplete etc. May be your experience is better/worse than mine. Point is to some extent I can imagine what you are going through. Dr Dufford treatment for me included understanding CBT techniques and doing various exposure exercises over time. But what I didn't realize was his sessions and therapy transformed me fundamentally at the core i.e., my personality, outlook on life etc. I realized this only in retrospect. You cannot make that change from reading books and exposure exercises. I still don't know how Dr. Dufford managed to bring that transformation but I could connect some of the dots. Please do note, it does not mean I am an enlightened being nor that I do all the breathing, physical and other exercises religiously. I was lazy and didn't do all the things he suggested me to do except when things became bad. For last year or so, I am doing more less these exercises as I was doing very well. Recently I decided to start doing again all the self-care stuff Dr Dufford taught me. The difference is this time I started doing because they help me lead a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. (Note to self - Just Do It!). The point of all this is, as part of sessions and therapy, you will not only learn ropes to come out of the dark tunnel but also tools that will serve you well afterwards. One thing probably Dr Dufford can do better is in advertising his services. I was lucky to stumble into while searching for something else and find Dr Dufford online . I am writing this in the sincere hope that this review will help those who is going thru what I went before or has someone close to you in similar boat. Any thing learned can be unlearned. Nothing is permanent. Change is your powerful friend now. Do not give up hope!! Seek good professional medical help like Dr. Dufford!!! I wish you good health and best DP"