Michelle Schoenleber

Michele Schoenleber is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Norbert College, specializing in clinical psychology research. Her work focuses on the motivational role of emotion in psychopathology, particularly examining how shame influences mental and physical health outcomes such as self-injury and personality disorders. She develops transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral treatments targeting shame and advocates for experiential learning in education. Schoenleber has received the Donald B. King Distinguished Scholar Award from SNC, recognizing her scholarly contributions.

Her research interests integrate clinical psychology with emotion regulation, exploring how self-conscious emotions like shame interact with personality traits and trauma responses. Teaching emphasizes building practical skills for careers in caregiving and scientific writing proficiency. Notable publications address shame in narcissism, posttraumatic stress, and behavioral activation treatments for depression in HIV patients.

Publications span topics from emotional responses to hospitalization to trauma assessment methodologies. She actively contributes to advancing therapeutic interventions and pedagogical strategies in higher education.