
Karen Brewer Mixon, Ph.D.
Professor
Department School of Health Professions
Graduate Programs Clinical Psychology
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Biography
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.
Education
- Undergraduate School
- University of Texas at Arlington (1985), Psychology
- Graduate School
- UT Southwestern Medical Center (1994)
- Fellowship
- UT Southwestern Medical Center (1996), Clinical Neuropsychology
Research Interest
- 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
Publications
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
Books
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
Honors & Awards
- 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)
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- 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)