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08.22.11 | Area neuropsychologist receives prestigious award – and more
Mary Brownsberger, PsyD, works for Bancroft in New Jersey and ACES in Doylestown
Haddonfield, NJ — Neuropsychologist Mary Brownsberger, Psy.D., has earned a major honor from the American Psychological Association.
The Doylestown resident recently received the "2011 Early Career Practice Award" from the APA's Division of Rehabilitation Psychology (Division 22). She works for both Bancroft Brain Injury Services, based in Haddonfield, N.J., and Associates for Counseling and Educational Services (ACES) in Doylestown, Pa.
The award is presented to clinicians who have made a significant contribution to the practice of rehabilitation psychology, and who have earned their doctorate degree within the past ten years. Rehabilitation psychology focuses on assisting people with brain injuries or illness in achieving optimal physical, psychological and interpersonal functioning.
In fact, it's been a big year for Dr. Brownsberger, who works primarily at Bancroft's Plainsboro, N.J., brain-injury program: She recently was elected to a three-year term as a member-at-large of Division 22's Executive Board, and in February earned her board certification in rehabilitation psychology.
The latter designation is uncommon, as only about 150 professionals nationally are certified in rehabilitation psychology.
Among her many contributions to her field, Dr. Brownsberger:
- Helped raise student participation in Division 22, including increasing opportunities for students to present their research and attain research grants
- Has advocated for disability rights throughout her career
- Has trained and supervised other practitioners and students in many capacities
- Volunteers her services at Doylestown Hospice and at Give-an-Hour, which provides psychological support for soldiers and military families
"Mary Brownsberger works tirelessly for the well-being of people with brain injuries and other disabilities," says Cynthia Boyer, Ph.D., Bancroft's senior clinical director of brain injury programs. "She is a wonderful asset to our organization, the people we serve and so many others."
About Bancroft
Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft annually serves 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries through a wide range of programs. Founded in 1883, the organization has sites in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Programs include early childhood, education, vocational, supported employment, structured day programs, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, and in-home and outpatient services.
Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. It does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. For more information, visit www.bancroft.org.
About the Associates for Counseling and Educational Services (ACES)
ACES is a comprehensive psychology and psychiatry practice located in Doylestown, Pa. Founded by John Shanken-Kaye, Ph.D., ACES specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults throughout the life-span. Since 1989, Dr. Shanken-Kaye has sought and retained professionals in psychology and counseling, neuropsychology, forensics, school psychology, psychiatry and group and family psychology to build what is now acknowledged to be the premier mental health practice in the Bucks County region.