License

August, 1999 California License Number PSY16404

Certifications

Certification in Clinical Hypnosis - American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH.net) 

Education

Ph.D. /MA

California School of Professional Psychology-San Diego,
June 1997/1994
Clinical Psychology (APA-Approved)
Emphasis: Health Psychology

BA Cum Laude

California State University, Long Beach,
May 1990
Degree: Research Psychology

Professional Experience

Private Practice as Psychologist & Consultant (2000 – Present) San Diego, CA

Provide consultation and individual therapy with adults, adolescents and children on a variety issues. Specialize in fertility issues, stress management, women’s issues, eating disorder treatment and sport psychology. Expertise in health psychology and psycho-physiological disorders.

Community Research Foundation – StepForward Clinical Supervisor October 2005 – Present

Provide group and individual clinical supervision, training and oversight to practicum and intern students. Provide training and clinical oversight for clinical activities.

Bayview and Paradise Valley Psychiatric Hospital Clinical Supervisor Psychology Internship Program November 2004 – December 2009

Provide group and individual clinical supervision, training and oversight to Ph.D./Psy.D. Interns.

University of Phoenix - San Diego Campus Faculty in Masters in Counseling and Bachelors in Human Services Program March 1999 – Present

Responsible for classroom instruction, grading, and curriculum development. Through course instruction: provide clinical supervision for students at University and act as a liaison with on-site supervisor. Course taught include: DSMIV, Legal and Ethical Issues, Child and Adult Development, and field experience.

Previous Experience

Children, Youth and Family Network, San Diego, CA

Family Team Services Manager/Head of Clinical Services January 2001 – September 2004

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital: Adult Partial Hospital Program

Staff Psychologist (1999 –2000) San Diego, CA

The University of Texas at Austin Counseling Center

Staff Psychologist (1998-1999) Eating Disorder Program Manager

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

OSU Counseling and Consultation Services Sport Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow (1997-1998)

Publications

Bessel, J. (2005). “The 800 and 1500 Meters: Racing Fast and Controlled.” In R. Vernaccia & T. Statler, The Psychology of High Performance Track and Field. Track and Field News Publications. Mountain View, CA.

Bessel, J. & Tuffy-Riewald, S. (2005). “Eating Disorders in Track and Field.” In R. Vernaccia & T. Statler, The Psychology of High Performance Track and Field. Track and Field News Publications. Mountain View, CA.

Bessel, J.L. & Gevirtz, R. (1998). Effects of breathing retraining versus cognitive techniques on cognitive and somatic components of state anxiety and on performance in female gymnasts. Biological Psychology (abstract).

Task Force & Committee Membership

County of San Diego Uniform Medical Records Committee (2003)
County of San Diego Utilization Review Committee (2003)
San Diego Drug and Alcohol Task Force (2000 – 2001): working with athletes
1998 Reviewed Division 47 Submissions for the 1999 APA Conference
Member of Eating Disorders Treatment Team 1998-1999): UT – Austin Health Center
Member of Eating Disorders Treatment Team (1997-1998): Ohio State University

Professional Organizations

American Psychological Association
Division 47: Sport and Exercise Psychology
San Diego Psychological Association
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Resolve Professional Memmber
American Society of Reporductive Medicine