Qualifications

• College: Connecticut College 1990 BA Psychology/Child Development
• Residency: Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA
• Certifications: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
• 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.