Curriculum Vita

Linda Elaine Bessett, Ph.D.

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Dr. Lin Bessett specializes in the evaluation and treatment of child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual abuse and the evaluation and treatment of victims' families. An abbreviated summary of her education and professional experience is provided below:

Degree

Education

Major

Ph.D. 1983

University of Maryland

Counseling Psychology

M.F.A. 1969

Arizona State University

Fine Arts

B.F.A. 1965

Alfred University

Fine Arts
License:
Psychology, Maryland
 
Professional Affiliations:
Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Member, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
 
Academic Teaching Experience:
1983-1986: University of Maryland, European Division, Cambridge, England
  
Work Experience:
1983 - Present
Co-Director and Clinician
Maryland Institute for Individual & Family Therapy
College Park, Maryland
1985- Present
Consultant
Montgomery County Sexual Assault Service
Rockville, Maryland
1986 - Present
Consultant
Allegany, Garrett, Washington, and Howard
Counties Sexual Assault Programs
1986 - Present
Consultant
Prince Georges County Child Protective Services
Landover, Maryland
 1979 - 1985
Director
Prince Georges County Sexual Assault Center
Cheverly, Maryland
  
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