Dr. Jillian Wilson, PsyD, BCBA-D, LABA is a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, and a board-certified doctoral-level behavior analyst. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her doctoral internship treating behavior disorders in the Neurobehavioral Unit at the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After internship, Dr. Wilson completed her postdoctoral residency in Pediatric Feeding Disorders at the Mailman Segal Center. She then worked as a staff psychologist with the Feeding Disorders Clinic and became an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University. In this position, she treated patients, supervised graduate students and postdoctoral residents, and taught courses in behavior analysis.

In 2017, Dr. Wilson and her husband moved back to Massachusetts where she was appointed to the faculty at Regis College as an Assistant Professor. In this role, Dr. Wilson created and continues to oversee an online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program. Along with teaching courses and overseeing the master’s program, Dr. Wilson conducts research in a variety of areas including the treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, parent/caregiver training and views of ABA, and the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior.

As a licensed psychologist and behavior analyst, Dr. Wilson’s professional journey has been dedicated to the well-being of children, adolescents, and families navigating behavioral concerns. With a foundation built on evidence-based practices and a child-centered approach, she is committed to fostering a warm and compassionate environment where you can address the unique challenges you are facing in your family.

Dr. Wilson joined the Center for Pediatric Neurodiversity in early 2024. She loves working with caregivers to make meaningful improvements for parents and children. Dr. WIlson is trained in the implementation of the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment. Dr. Wilson also serves as the co-founder of Momentum Parenting, an organization specializing in online parenting coursework and group parent training. For those seeking accessible and comprehensive parenting strategies tailored to a broad demographic, we invite you to explore www.momentumparenting.com.

Dr. Wilson grew up in Massachusetts and spent seven years in South Florida before returning to the area. In her spare time, she enjoys home improvement projects, snuggling her dog, Walter, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Education & Clinical Training

Postdoctoral Resident, Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Mailman Segal Center

Doctoral Intern, Neurobehavioral Unit, Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

B.A. Psychology & Disability Studies, University of Massachusetts

Licensure & Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral (BCBA-D)

Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist (Healthcare Provider)

Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Trained

Publications

Wilson, J.B. & Lesack, R.S. (2024) Parent Perceptions of Behavior Analytic Interventions. Behav Analysis Practice, 17, 1050–1073. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01010-3

Atkinson, R., Simonds, K., Parry-Cruwys, D., Wilson, J., and MacDonald, J. (2022). An evaluation of environmental arrangement on recycling and contamination rate on a college campus. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000250

Borgen, J., Mace, F. C., Shamlian, K., Cavanaugh, B., Lit, K., Wilson, J. B., and Trauschke, S. (2017). A method to establish stimulus control and compliance with instructions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 830-842.

Kunzendorf, R. G., Turgiss, J., Benson, J., Ostler, C., Walsh, E., Sawyer, R., Deschenes, D. (2010). Multiple styles of self-control predict college students’ alcohol consumption. Imagination, Cognition, and Personality, 30, 185-199.