Therapy

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Therapy with Dr. Sauer-Zavala

Dr. Sauer-Zavala is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing cognitive-behavioral interventions. She is also the co-developer of the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders, a well-known and effective cognitive-behavioral intervention for anxiety, depressive, and related disorders. Additionally, she is the lead developer of BPD Compass, a short-term intervention for Borderline personality disorder. Dr. Sauer-Zavala provides training on these treatments to clinicians all over the world. ​In addition to her role as a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Sauer-Zavala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky (UK). In this role, she conducts clinical trials, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, to be sure her treatment strategies are effective. Dr. Sauer-Zavala has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, numerous book chapters, and three books.

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Treatment Specialties

Unified Protocol for Anxiety and Depression

The Unified Protocol (UP) is a cutting edge treatment for people dealing with emotional disorders; Dr. Sauer-Zavala is a co-developer of this intervention. Difficulties commonly addressed with the UP include stress, worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. If you need help with problems like these, the UP might be right for you. Learn more about the UP.

BPD Compass for Borderline Personality Disorder

BPD Compass is a short-term cognitive behavioral treatment for individuals struggling with emotional, interpersonal, and impulsive difficulties. This treatment was recently developed by Dr. Sauer-Zavala and colleagues at the University of Kentucky and represents cutting-edge care for borderline personality disorder.

Values-based living to enhance wellbeing

Sometimes nothing is wrong, per se, but you have the sense that life could be more fulfilling or meaningful. Dr. Sauer-Zavala also provides mindfulness-based treatments that prioritize living in the present and identifying (and living in accordance with) what's important to YOU.
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Getting Started?

Who can Dr. Sauer-Zavala work with?

Dr. Sauer-Zavala is a licensed in the State of Kentucky. She also has PSYPACT certification, which means she is able to practice in any state that has enacted PSYPACT legislation (currently 38 US states); to check if you live in a state where Dr. Sauer-Zavala can provide Teletherapy, click here. 

How do I initiate Services with Dr. Sauer-Zavala?

Fees

Payment for services is due at the beginning of each session. Dr. Sauer-Zavala only accepts major credit cards; she will ask you to securely store a credit card on file with her to be charged at the time of the session. She does not accept insurance but does provide a detailed receipt with appropriate insurance codes that you may submit to your insurance company (contingent upon your insurance plan and negotiations between you and your insurance company). Clients are encouraged to contact their insurance companies to determine what percentage of the fee they may be reimbursed by their insurance companies for out-of-network delivered services. 

12 sessions at $300

12 sessions at $300 is much more cost effective than $25 per session.

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