Rebecca Scherer

Dr. Rebecca Scherer is a Clinical Professor and counselor educator within the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University. Since 2014, she has specialized in graduate counseling education, offering programs both on-campus and online. Her research focuses on multicultural counseling practices, mentorship dynamics in counselor training, and clinical supervision methodologies. Additionally, she maintains a private practice specializing in animal-assisted therapy to complement her academic work.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D., Counseling – University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2013)
• M.A., Community Mental Health – Marymount University (2009)
• B.S., Psychology – James Madison University (2007)

Dr. Scherer holds professional credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her clinical experience spans diverse populations, including children, families, and seniors, with expertise in individual, group, and community-focused interventions. She actively collaborates with local agencies to advocate for client welfare and deliver psychoeducation to community organizations.

Her scholarly contributions include presentations at international, national, and regional conferences on counselor education topics. While no specific articles are listed here, her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with educational innovation in counseling disciplines.