Jackie Bessette LCSW

Hello! My name is Jacquelin Bessette, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Women and Gender Studies from Eastern Connecticut State University and my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut.

I have several years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My current clinical focus includes childhood trauma, grief and end-of-life care, attachment-related challenges, and caregiver support. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals through the emotional impact of early relational trauma and loss, as well as helping caretakers manage the unique stressors that come with their roles.

With a humanistic and client-centered approach, I work alongside you to explore the root causes of distress and support your healing process. My counseling experience includes working with anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, positive psychology, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Top Specialties

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Processing Trauma

• Grief and Loss

Age

• Young adults

• Adults

Participants

• Individuals

Communities

• Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Transgender Allied

Types of Therapy

• Attachment-based

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Person-Centered

• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

• Trauma Focused