APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	9041
Program Type:	Post Doctoral
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Advanced Brain-Based Fellowship Consortium
Department:	Advanced Brain-Based Fellowship Consortium
Address:	302 Baston Rd Augusta, Georgia 30907
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
Distance from Major City:	144 miles from Atlanta, GA
Phone:	706-447-8700
Fax:	706-447-8701
Training Director Email:	mariagangarosa@cnckid.net
Co-Training Director Email:	joy.welcker@yahoo.com
Web Address:	http://CNCkid.com
Brochure Website's Address:	http://CNCkid.com
Primary Agency Type:	Private Outpatient Clinic
Additional Agency Types:	Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics Consortium Private Outpatient Clinic Other
Member of APPIC since:	12/02/2024

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Maria Gangarosa-Emerson
Chief Psychologist:	Joy Welcker
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	2
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs	2

Position Information

Start Date:	09/01/2025

	Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class:	2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:	1

	Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	45000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	22500

Fringe Benefits:	Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):

Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site	Postdoctoral Fellows will receive supervision, perform a 3-5 hour evaluation, have time for scoring, then finish up the day performing therapy either with or without neurofeedback.

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?	Yes

Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	No

Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs?	Yes

Details of the above affiliations	Dr, Gangarosa Emerson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Neurology at Augusta University

Postdoctoral Application Process

Application Due Date:	06/02/2025 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info:	Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service:	No
Interviews at this site are:	Optional
A Virtual Interview is:	Preferred
Interview notification date:	07/07/2025
Tentative interview date:	5/15 thru 6/15
Interview process description:	All interviews are individual and arranged with the interviewee. Interviews can be arranged within 2-3 weeks of application submission via email. Every attempt will be made to meet with Dr. Gangarosa and Dr. Welcher simultaneously but virtual interviews can be scheduled with each seperately. These interviews last 30-60 minutes and include information about the Consortium as well as opportunity to ask your questions. If these are virtual, Supervisors will entertain ways to contact staff if the interviewee requests it.

Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements

US Citizenship Required:	Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required	Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required:	No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required:	No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program:	No
How to obtain text of statement:

Program Description

ABBFC Position Description: The ABBFC, a private practice Consortium composed of Child NeuroBehavioral Center for Health & Wellness, PC & Brighter Brains Integrative Health, LLC, is offering 2 positions for 1-2 year Postdoctoral Fellowship with clinical neuropsychology & therapy experience designed to train individuals to work with a variety of psychological & neurological clients. The 1 year fellow will spend 6 months at CNC & 6 months at BBIH. The 2 year fellow will spend the 1^st year at CNC or BBIH and the 2^nd year at the other site. If chosen, the 2 year position parallels neuropsychology requirements according to Houston Guidelines. Both sites share training & didactics monthly.

Patients are referred by doctors & neurologists. Opportunity exists to work with children, adolescents, adults, psychiatric populations, elderly, parents, families, & adopted families. Experiences would include psychological & neuropsychological testing, neurodevelopmental evals, trauma evals, evidence-based therapies, play therapy, individual/group/family therapy, RAD work/Intensives, neurofeedback training, & vision, auditory & literacy cognitive rehabilitation therapy. At least 2-4 hours per week of individual / group supervision is provided. Additional information posted at www.CNCkid.com.

In the 1^st year, Fellows will review psychological testing & learn/build on the basics of neuropsychological assessment. Emphasis is placed on accurate administration / scoring of tests & how to customize test batteries to patient populations. If needed, training includes review of neuroanatomy & its application to testing. Simultaneously, the Fellow learns the basics of neurofeedback with review of the 10-20 EEG electrode placement & history/systems of Othmer INFRALOW neurofeedback. Fellow begins co-therapy of cases with child/adolescent, adult, & families. Fellows required to show proficiency in testing skills (live supervision), attend weekly postdoctoral / neurofeedback supervision, & attend informational webinars/conferences to enhance newly learned skills. Fellows expected to write concise case histories, behavioral observations, session notes, & interpret tests.

In the 2^nd year, Fellows continue to expand knowledge in neuroanatomy, neuropsychological testing & neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is applied to trauma treatment through the application of alpha-theta neurofeedback. Fellow focuses on advanced interpretation of neuropsychological testing such as extensive executive assessment & determining neuropsychological patterns of children with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Nonverbal Learning Disability & Semantic Pragmatic Disorders. Fellow will learn programs to remediate neuropsychological weaknesses. Fellow begins to learn the application of therapeutic techniques with more difficult populations such as RAD/Bipolar disorders. Fellow expected to write reports with advanced neuropsychological interpretation & devise/implement therapy plans for difficult populations. Fellow also instructs bachelor/master’s level students.

Objectives & Goals of the Program: Objectives of the program include systematic training in psychology, neuropsychology, & neurofeedback. Fellow will meet licensure for GA & SC (application, EPPP, state license & oral exam) as well as their desired state & being certification eligible for neurofeedback. Two-year Fellows required to sit for the GA or SC exam. Fellow will learn about private practice operations & billing. Fellow will be supported in beginning the process of application for insurance boards. Activities provided for the postdoctoral fellow: Fellows will test 2-3 cases per week & participate in approximately 10 neurofeedback, 3-4 therapy, & 3-4 cognitive rehabilitation ca per week.

Practice Description: Both CNC & Brighter Brains are private practices offering coordinated & comprehensive neurodevelopmental / neuropsychological assessments & therapy services for children, adolescents, adults. The practices draw clientele from Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Waynesboro, Dublin, Brunswick, & Athens, GA areas as well as North Augusta, Aiken, & Columbia, SC. Dr. Maria E. Gangarosa-Emerson & Dr. Joy L. Welcker will provide supervision (2 hrs. of formal supervision per week, 2-4 hrs. of group supervision per week, 2-4 hours of live supervision per week, 1 hr. of informal therapy supervision per week). CNC currently consists of 1 post-doctoral fellow, a psychometrist/COTA, literacy tutors, & psychology student interns. Brighter Brains currently consists of 3 LPCs, a psychometrist, & 3 student interns. Access to visiting psychologists & neurofeedback supervisor is also available. Weekly didactic training is incorporated & individualized to the participant as well as other learning opportunities. Research opportunities are also available. Compensation: Compensation/stipend will be $45,000.00 in the 1^st year & $52,000.00 in the 2^nd year. Start dates: July 2024 to August 2025 for 1 year and 1^st year of a 2 year placement.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:	Yes
Toddlers:	Yes
Children:	Yes
Adolescents:	Yes
Adults:	Yes
Family:	Yes
Older Adults:	Yes
Inpatients:
Outpatients:	Yes
LGBTQ+:
Ethnic minorities:	Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:
Low income:
People without housing:
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Couples Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison:
Crisis Intervention:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students :	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Rehabilitation Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Child:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:	Neurofeedback is an adjunct to therapy. Othmer Method Neurofeedback is based off the 10-20 EEG system & is symptom driven. The parent/individual completes a detailed symptom checklist which allows clinicians to determine where the best placement for treatment should occur. This type of training provides information to the brain (holds a mirror to the brain so to speak) to allow the brain to begin the self-regulating, healing process. This process is likened to a cut finger. When you cut your finger, you do not address your finger and tell it to heal. The body instinctively sets up the conditions for healing. In the same way, this second form of neurofeedback sets the conditions for healing in motion in the brain. The brain receives information via tactile, visual, and auditory feedback and subtle changes are encouraged in the brain which impacts behavior. The Client information along with data from each session is compiled and reviewed frequently and the sites are changed if needed. Every 10-20 sessions, goals for treatment are discussed with the client/parent. We are having success treating migraine, headaches, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, tantrums, and autistic behaviors with this type of neurofeedback. Many patients have also been able to reduce medications after neurofeedback treatment.

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: CNCkid.com for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class

	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications:						5	1	1

Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?

	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Total Number of post-docs:	1	0	0
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow:		1	0
Academic teaching:		0	0
Community mental health center:	0	0	0
Consortium:	0	0	0
University Counseling Center:	0	0	0
Hospital/Medical Center:	0	0	0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System:	0	0	0
Psychiatric facility:	0	0	0
Correctional facility:	0	0	0
Health Maintenance Organization:	0	0	0
School district/system:	0	1	0
Independent practice setting:	0	0	0
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	0	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:

Department : Advanced Brain-Based Fellowship Consortium

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience