PhD
Assistant Professor
Location:
UNC Hospitals – Chapel Hill
Education and Training:
BA, Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, Psychology, Uniformed Services University
PhD, Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University
Summary Statement:
Dr. Matherne is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina. She treats eating disorders in individuals of all ages, with a primary interest in child and family therapy. Dr. Matherne also conducts pre-surgical evaluations for patients seeking bariatric surgery. Her research background and primary expertise is in assessment and treatment of pediatric binge eating behaviors. She is additionally involved with research investigating couples-based treatment of eating disorders, and she enjoys conducting individual- and couples-based therapy for associated clinical trials.