Brian Conners, Ph.D., BCBA

Biography

Brian Conners, Ph.D., BCBA is a New Jersey Department of Education certified school psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He is Chief Executive Officer of his private practice, Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC where he provides consultation and training services to schools, organizations, and families and assists behavior analysts in developing their behavioral practice. He originally developed the graduate program in applied behavior analysis at Seton Hall University. He has worked in various sectors as a behavior analyst and consultant including public and private schools, psychiatric hospitals, and community agencies. He also was the former owner and chief executive officer of a nationally recognized Behavioral Health Center of Excellence for four years in private practice. He specializes in providing behavioral treatment to clients with severe developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and psychiatric conditions. His clinical areas of expertise include crisis intervention, behavioral assessment, and providing treatment and interventions for clients with the severe problem behaviors of physical aggression and self-injury. He has presented at state and national conferences and has published articles and book chapters in school psychology and special education on multiculturalism and diversity issues in the field of behavior analysis, behavior management strategies, crisis intervention, restraint and seclusion practices in schools, and ethics and supervision issues in behavior analysis.

Education

Ph.D., Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (2020)
Ed.S., Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (2014)

Areas of Research / Professional Expertise

Behavior analysis
Multiculturalism and diversity issues
Crisis intervention
Restraint and seclusion use in applied settings

Websites

• Brian Conners, BCBA, LLC

• Seton Hall Faculty Profile

Books

Articles