Dr. Eric Goodman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people face their social fears and anxiety disorders. He earned his Ph.D. at Northeastern University in Boston and then taught there, with a focus on cognitive-behavioural therapy. He runs a private practice in San Luis Obispo, California, where his treatment approach focuses on Exposure with Response-Prevention and Mindfulness/Acceptance-Based Strategies. He also runs Social Courage groups and retreats and lectures occasionally at California Polytechnic State University in the psychology graduate program. When he is not busy 'scaring' his clients, he can be found scaring his three kids and patient wife.

Louise Gardner is a British illustrator with many years' experience in the publishing industry. She also has an alter ego called ACT Auntie, where she combines her love of art and ACT, to produce illustrations and animations to help explain the core skills of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion. She lives in the beautiful South West of England.