Dr. Bassili is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist in the State of California and the founder of Ascend Psychological Services, Inc. In addition to providing clinical and forensic services, Dr. Bassili currently serves as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University's online MAP/MACLP Programs and the California School of Professional Psychology's Forensic Psychology Program and is an assistant editor for the Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (IVAT) journals. Dr. Bassili provides services to clients involved in criminal, family, and civil cases involving a broad range of forensic issues. In addition, she provides trauma-informed therapy and professional training on various topics, including the intersection of  trauma-informed practice, psychology and the law, issues of childhood and adolescence, and cultural and diversity factors.  As a second-generation Egyptian American, Dr. Bassili is sensitive to multicultural and diversity issues and has extensive experience working with diverse clients. 

Dr. Bassili has a background in pediatric psychology, with training and experience working with medically compromised children and youth in hospital and outpatient settings, such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,  Loma Linda Children's Hospital, and Miller Women and Children's Hospital. She has specialized training in several evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). She is also certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through PCIT International.