Dr. Stephanie Child, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
CBT Classes
Skills-Based Behavior Therapy
Parent Training and Support
Dr. Child is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her doctoral degree from Argosy University with a concentration in Children and Families. She has provided services in public and private schools, outpatient settings, and homes. She has a wide variety of supervision and clinical experience, including conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments, parent training, and individual and group therapy. She specializes in the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders. Dr. Child has worked with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders across the age span since 2002, from Early Intervention to young adults in transition programs. She has unique experience in working with children with developmental disabilities and co-morbid mental health diagnoses, including those with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma histories.
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Dr. Child spent over 13 years at the May Institute as a clinical director, where she met Dr. Bennett in 2008. Dr. Child provided mentorship to Dr. Bennett about compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the treatment of children with ASD and self-injurious behavior. At the May Institute, Dr. Child supervised and trained Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and behavior technicians in conducting and implementing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), behavior plans, and other behavioral interventions for students with ASD with and without intellectual disabilities. She supervised individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and consultation services, as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). More recently, Dr. Child supervised clinical and behavioral services at ACCEPT Educational Collaborative for students with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and/or trauma histories (ages 4-22). She served as the program’s clinical coordinator, and eventually the Director of Student Services, providing supervision and training to all clinical and school staff.
Dr. Child currently works part-time at Bennett Assessment and Behavior Center for Children, providing CBT and TF-CBT to children and adolescents (ages 5-15) with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma histories, social skill difficulties, executive functioning skill deficits, and other emotional and/or behavioral disorders. She uses a developmentally appropriate approach to teach children of all abilities to identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as to identify and modify maladaptive patterns of thinking that can lead to negative emotions. Additionally, Dr. Child teaches children to utilize a wide-range of coping skills and express their thoughts and feelings in more socially appropriate ways. Through this frame-work, the children build confidence, become more flexible throughout their daily routine, and learn how to better self-regulate at home and school. Dr. Child believes that the relationship between a therapist and child, and a therapist and family, is critical for a successful outcome. She provides a supportive and positive environment for children and families to share and grow together. Dr. Child provides parent coaching and support to help children generalize skills learned in therapy to the home and community. She also helps families utilize positive reinforcement techniques and behavioral intervention to facilitate more adaptive and flexible behavior.
Like Dr. Bennett, Dr. Child believes in understanding the “whole child” and uses a family-oriented treatment approach that is tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each child and parent. She is dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing, and positive space for children and families to grow. She is a strong advocate for children, and partners with each family in the treatment process. Her goal is to provide supportive, high quality, evidence-based intervention, in order to help children and families set goals, meet their goals, and move towards their fullest potential! The services she offers provide wrap-around support for the children evaluated by Dr. Bennett, and the collaboration between Dr. Child and Dr. Bennett provide high quality and effective continuity of care for the child and their family.
Mr. Ben Fisher, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Observations and Behavior Assessments
Parent Training and Support
Ben is a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) who earned his Master’s degree in behavioral education from Simmons University in 2010. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he has additional training in conducting Practical Functional Assessments (PFAs), Skills-Based Training (SBT), using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and educational advocacy. He has provided behavioral intervention, supervision, and oversight in public schools, private schools, homes, and centers. Throughout his career, he has served in many leadership roles, including a lead therapist at Nashoba Learning Group, a behavioral consultant at Summit Academy, a clinical and executive director at Autism Intervention Specialists, the director of clinical practice and training at the Kennedy Donovan Center, a clinical director at Autism Behavioral Services, and the director of clinical intelligence for Family Behavioral Health. In 2022, he established his own organization, Compassionate Behavioral Care, which provides assessment, consultation, training, and sexual education for individuals with developmental disabilities. He has a passion for advocating for clients and recently became certified as a subject matter expert for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Ben is an expert in autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and behavioral assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors.
Ben currently works part-time at Bennett Assessment and Behavior Center for Children, conducting practical functional assessments for families and schools, and sets up skills-based training programs for students and clients. He provides ACT, consultation, and advocacy services for children, adolescents, & adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, seizure disorders, social skill difficulties, executive functioning skill deficits, and other emotional and/or behavioral challenges. He enjoys working directly with clients and also provides collaborative staff training and consultation to other providers. He uses a developmentally appropriate approach to teach individuals how to identify and modify “stuck” patterns of behavior that can lead to frustration or anxiety. Additionally, Ben teaches clients how to utilize coping skills and build more effective functional communication and social interactions based on what the client values. He utilizes an assent-based, compassionate, systems-based approach to behavioral intervention that is meaningful and individualized for each client. Through this frame-work, clients build confidence, become more flexible throughout their daily routine, and learn how to self-regulate across settings.
As a loving father, he understands the challenges of parenting and works hard to build a collaborative relationship with each family. Ben believes that the relationship between a therapist and client is critical for a successful outcome. He provides a positive and compassionate environment for individuals to grow. Ben works with families to develop values-based goals that are tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each individual. As a behavior analyst, his goal is to provide supportive, high quality, evidence-based intervention, in order to help individuals set goals, meet their goals, and move towards their fullest potential! The services he offers provide wrap-around support for the children evaluated by Dr. Bennett, and the collaboration between Ben and Dr. Bennett provide high quality and effective continuity of care for each client.
Maranda Williams, M.A.
Clinical Psychology Graduate Student
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
​Parent SPACE Training
Family Therapy
Maranda has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is working toward her doctoral degree at William James College, with an emphasis in Children and Families in Resilience. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families, using a strengths-based approach that recognizes the importance of family dynamics in treatment.
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Maranda integrates an integrative approach, selecting interventions based on the unique needs of each individual patient, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness techniques, behavior interventions, and parent behavioral training to help children and families manage emotional and behavioral challenges. She also incorporates humor and creativity into her therapeutic work, recognizing that these elements can build rapport and create a more engaging, supportive environment for clients.
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Maranda has worked extensively with children and adolescents facing a variety of mental health concerns, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, and other developmental and emotional disorders. She is particularly committed to using an individualized, family-oriented treatment approach, seeing the therapeutic relationship between therapist, child, and family as vital to positive outcomes. She emphasizes parent coaching, skill generalization, and behavioral interventions, including Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE Protocol), to support children and families in creating lasting change.
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Maranda has worked in public schools, outpatient therapy settings, and hospital-based settings, such as Franciscan Children’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital. She has provided support for children, teens, and parents in both individual and group therapy. She has assisted in neuropsychological assessments across the lifespan. ​She believes in the power of family involvement and collaboration to help children thrive. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and positive environment for both children and families, enabling them to build confidence, strengthen emotional well-being, and achieve their goals. Her goal is to provide evidence-based interventions that promote growth and help children and families reach their fullest potential.
Maranda is currently working closely with Dr. Jillian Bennett, in order to learn more about the neuropsychological assessment process. BABCC is excited to welcome Maranda to the team!