Shannon Sauer-Zavala

About the Author

Shannon Sauer-Zavala, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in the development and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for emotional disorders. With a focus on transdiagnostic approaches that address common underlying mechanisms across various mental health conditions, she has made significant contributions to the field of psychotherapy. Sauer-Zavala co-authored the acclaimed Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Therapist Guide, a cornerstone resource in the Treatments That Work series, which provides clinicians with a flexible, unified framework to treat anxiety, depression, and related disorders efficiently. Her work emphasizes practical, accessible interventions that enhance patient outcomes and reduce the burden on mental health systems. Currently, she serves as a faculty member at a leading university, where she continues to train the next generation of therapists and conduct innovative research on emotional regulation.