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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.
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LICENSE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Psychologist (CT #2738)
Member,American Psychological Association
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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
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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
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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.
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PERSONAL
Interests: Triathlon/duathlon, windsurfing, ice hockey, mountain biking, road cycling, in-line skating, trail running, cross-country skiing, adventure racing, tennis, rock climbing, singing, drums, musical compositon, cooking and travel.
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