Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice: Jeanette Mayse

The award is intended to recognize outstanding independent practitioners in psychology. "Jeanette (Madkins) Mayse, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist and owner of a private practice, with a clinical focus on diversity, women and emerging/mid-adulthood, and identity development issues, among others. Her leadership in the American Board of Counseling Psychology and the American Academy of Counseling Psychology provided the vision for a 'deeper focus on racial equality and clinical work with marginalized groups.' Her important work with the Texas Psychological Association included leadership in the Racial Justice Task Force and Board of Trustees. She has served as president of the American Academy of Counseling Psychology and chair of the Periodic Comprehensive Review process for the American Board of Counseling Psychology. She was recognized by the American Board of Professional Psychology with its Early Career Service Award. She continues to be active in her state association and division, is considered a 'valued and trusted colleague in her mentorship of students and early career psychologists and her support of peers,' and has been noted for her significant contributions to best practices in psychological services to diverse adults." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).