Qualifications

• College: Connecticut College 1990 BA Psychology/Child Development
• Graduate School: Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA 1997- MS Clinical Psychology
• Post Graduate School: Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA 2000- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
• Internship: Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA
• Residency: Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA
• Residency 2: Esther B. Clark School/Children's Health Council at Stanford University
• Certifications: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
• Certifications 2: ART; TF-CBT
• Professional Interests: Child/Adolescent/Family Therapy; ASD; Trauma; Anxiety Spectrum; Resilience; Cultural and Economic factors in behavioral health; Performance Psychology; Psychology and spirituality; ecological/physical engagement and behavioral health
• Personal Interests: Vocal music/percussion; Ice hockey (player/coach); Triathlon/cycling sports; Trail running; Cooking; Windsurfing
• Biography:

  Dr. Bessette specializes in Child/Adolescent/Family therapy; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Anxiety Spectrum; School/Milieu Behavioral and Organizational Consultation; and Transition-age issues. Dr. Bessette is also Consulting Clinical Supervisor with TEEG since 2006; Husband; Father of 3; Active in local community; Proud member of DKH team/community.