ANDRE BESSETTE, Ph.D.
Andre
Bessette is a clinician with over 13 years of experience in working with both
children and adults from diverse backgrounds. From his early work with
developmentally disabled individuals, to his predoctoral training in pediatric
psychology and collaboration with underprivileged families, to his current work
in a school setting with children and families dealing with autistic spectrum
and other behavioral disorders, Dr. Bessette has been a compassionate therapist,
"coach", and advocate. It is his strong belief that regardless of one’s
background or biological constitution, everyone is capable of accomplishing
great things. Everyone can develop the skills to make their own life, and thus
the life of their community, more rewarding and meaningful.
LICENSE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Psychologist (CT #2738)
Member, American Psychological Association
DEGREES
2000 - Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
1996 - M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
1990 - B.A. Psychology, Connecticut College
AREAS OF PARTICULAR EXPERTISE
- Child, Adolescent, and Family therapy
- Parent-child relationship issues
- Behavior management issues at school and at home
- Childhood trauma/PTSD
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- School consultation
- Social skills development/groups
- Autistic spectrum disorders/Asperger Syndrome
- Anxiety/Depression
- Life adjustment/transition problems
- Developmental disabilities
PUBLICATIONS
Bessette, A.P. (2004). The treatment and prevention of
adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder. In T. Gullotta & G. Adams
(Eds.), The treatment and prevention of problem behaviors in adolescence.
New York: Kluwer Academic.
Bessette, A.P. (1998). Panel on parenting and caretaking: limit-setting.
Presentation to Oakland, CA community and Children’s Hospital Oakland
staff. Oakland, CA.
Bessette, A.P., Miller, D., Holker, E., & Abueg, F.R. (1997).
Avoidance behavior in comorbid PTSD and substance abuse: implications for
symptomatology, assessment, and treatment. Journal of Psychopathology 19
(2), 182-183.
Bessette, A.P., Miller, D., Holker, E., & Abueg, F.R. (1996).
Avoidance behavior in comorbid PTSD and substance abuse: implications for
symptomatology, assessment, and treatment. Poster presented at The Fourth
Annual Conference on Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse,
and Culture. Los Angeles, CA.
Personal
Interests: Sports: triathlon/duathlon, windsurfing,
ice hockey, mountain biking, road cycling, in-line skating, trail running,
cross-country skiing, adventure racing, tennis, and rock climbing. music: voice, percussion, composition.
cooking. travel.
e-mail: DOCTOR-DRE@CHARTER.NET
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