Karen Brewer Mixon, Ph.D.

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Dr. Brewer-Mixon is a Professor and clinical neuropsychologist with administrative, teaching, research, supervisory, and clinical duties in the Department of Applied Clinical Research. Clinically, she offers neuropsychological evaluations and neuropsychotherapy interventions to persons with neurological and/or functional disorders. She is currently serving as the Associate Director for the Applied Clinical Research Ph.D. program and directs courses in the PhD program. Dr. Brewer-Mixon serves on various administrative faculty committees within the Department of Applied Clinical Research and the School of Health Professions, including chairing the Academic Affairs Committee. 

Undergraduate School

University of Texas at Arlington (1985), Psychology

Graduate School

UT Southwestern Medical Center (1994)

Fellowship

UT Southwestern Medical Center (1996), Clinical Neuropsychology

• Neuropsychology of neurological and psychiatric disorders
• Treatment of Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease to Improve Gait
• Well-being of Care Partners for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors

Featured Publications

Effectiveness of a Short Education Series to Reduce Anxiety for Health Professions Graduate Students: A Pilot Study

Shearin, S. & Brewer-Mixon, K. JOPTE 2020 34(1) 12-18

Level of Performance Accuracy for Core Halstead-Reitan Measures by Pooling Normal Controls from Published Studies: Comparison with Existing Norms in a Clinical Sample

Greer, S.E., Cannici, J. P., Brewer, K.K., & Pennett, D.L. Perceptual & Motor Skills 2010 111 (1) 3-18

Long-Term Planning for Individuals with Chronic Disability: A Guide for Families

Seaton, D., Brewer, K., Farrell, H.C., Brewer, S.C., Green, D., & Pharis, D. Booklet published by the Seaton Foundation Spring 2004

Brief Recall Tasks and Memory Assessment in Alzheimer’s Disease

Kaltreider, L.B., Cullum, C.M., Lacritz, L.H., Brewer, K.K., & Filley, C.M. Applied Neuropsychology 1999 6 165-169

Anesthesia as a Possible Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline in the Elderly

Brewer, K.K., Haq, A., Cullum, C.M., & Rosenberg, R.N. Facts and Research in Gerontology 1996

 Featured Books

Historical Principles and Foundations of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. In Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Brewer-Mixon, K.K. & Cullum, M.C. (2013). New York, NY, Springer Publishing Company

• Inducted into Alpha Eta Honor Society
  National health professions honor society (2021)
• UTSW School of Health Professions Professional Contribution Award
  Given annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in leadership & service to the School of Health Professions and to UTSW (2020-2021)
• Professional Contribution Award
  Brain Injury Association of Texas (2005-2006)
• Chief Resident
  UT Southwestern Graduate Clinical Psychology Program (1991-1992)

• Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (2020)
• Functional Neurological Disorders Society (2020)
• American Psychological Association, Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) (2015)
• American Psychological Association (1994)
• American Psychological Association, Division 40 (Neuropsychology) (1994)
• National Academy of Neuropsychology (1994)