Shari Steinman

Shari Steinman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont and Director of the Cognition, Anxiety, and Treatment (CAT) Lab. Her research focuses on understanding mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders and OCD, perinatal mental health, and developing interventions such as mHealth and Cognitive Bias Modification. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2014) and has held prior positions at Columbia University Medical Center and West Virginia University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia (2014)
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia (2009)
• B.A. in Psychology, Washington University (2007)

Research interests include:

• Cognitive and physiological mechanisms in anxiety/OCD
• Perinatal mental health prevention strategies
• Technological interventions (e.g., mobile health)
• Biased cognitive processing and treatment efficacy

Her work emphasizes diversity and community support, rejecting discrimination. The CAT Lab actively engages in national conferences and collaborative projects across disciplines.

Advising: Seeking graduate students for 2025-2026. No specific grants mentioned, but her research aligns with translational mental health initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Directs the CAT Lab, committed to fostering inclusive research environments and advancing clinical science through innovative methods.