Anna Schierberl Scherr

Anna Schierberl Scherr, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her office is located in Liberal Arts 390 and she can be reached at 508-999-8382 or aschierberlscherr@umassd.edu.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD from University of Connecticut (2014)
• MA from University of Connecticut (2010)
• BA from Colby College (2003)

Dr. Schierberl Scherr specializes in clinical psychology with research interests focused on health behavior change, particularly in enhancing treatment outcomes for eating disorders and obesity. Her clinical training emphasizes evidence-based interventions for complex psychological conditions. She teaches advanced courses including Counseling II, Advanced Psychopathology, Seminar in Clinical Methods I, and supervises graduate theses.

Her scholarly work demonstrates expertise in clinical interventions for stigmatized health conditions and interpersonal influences on health behaviors, with publications examining HIV-related stigma management and spousal effects on weight loss outcomes.

Dr. Schierberl Scherr's teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses in clinical psychology that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application through supervised practicum experiences and in-depth literature reviews.