Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety

Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety CTSA advances anxiety disorder treatment with evidence-based therapies, research, and training opportunities for professionals.

The Center was founded in 1979 by Edna B. Foa, Ph.D., a world leader in anxiety disorders research, who is the Director of the Center. The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety is a division of the University's Department of Psychiatry, and is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Unlike many clinical and research programs, which specialize either in adults or children, the Center’s unique strength is in providing clinical services across the developmental lifespan: we provide treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Our treatments are tailored to each age group and are sensitive to developmental aspects of our patients.

OCD and GAD are both anxiety disorders, but they’re not the same. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions, while...
11/19/2025

OCD and GAD are both anxiety disorders, but they’re not the same. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions, while GAD is marked by persistent, generalized worry. Swipe to learn their similarities, differences, and treatment approaches! 💡

✨ Sharpen Your Exposure Therapy Skills—TogetherReady to take your clinical practice to the next level?Join CTSA’s Exposu...
11/17/2025

✨ Sharpen Your Exposure Therapy Skills—Together
Ready to take your clinical practice to the next level?
Join CTSA’s Exposure Therapy Group Consultations via Zoom, a 12-week series of collaborative sessions led by Dr. Elizabeth Turk-Karan, a nationally recognized expert in exposure-based treatments.
👥 Who it's for: Licensed clinicians (or those under supervision)
📅 When: Tuesdays (January 20, 2026 to April 7, 2026)
🕑 Time: 1:30-3pm EST
💻 Where: Live on Zoom
🎓 What you’ll gain:

Expert feedback on your cases
Support from a community of peers
Practical tools to strengthen your exposure therapy delivery

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Exposure_Therapy_Group_Consultations_via_Zoom.html

💛 Kindness is a clinical strength.On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the healing power of compassion—in therapy, in com...
11/13/2025

💛 Kindness is a clinical strength.
On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the healing power of compassion—in therapy, in community, and in everyday moments.
At the CTSA, we believe that kindness is more than a feeling—it’s a foundation for recovery.
Let’s make kindness the norm.

🧠 PTSD doesn’t have to be a life sentence.💥 Learn how to help clients reclaim their lives with Prolonged Exposure Therap...
11/12/2025

🧠 PTSD doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
💥 Learn how to help clients reclaim their lives with Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)—a gold-standard, evidence-based treatment developed right here at the CTSA.
📅 January 12–15, 2026
📍 Live via Zoom
🎓 Designed for licensed mental health professionals with trauma treatment experience
🔗 Register now and transform your trauma care practice: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops_ptsd.html
✅ Master imaginal & in-vivo exposures
✅ Build trauma-informed treatment plans
✅ Strengthen therapeutic alliance
✅ Learn directly from the experts at the birthplace of PE

Honoring Veterans, Supporting HealingOn this Veterans Day, we salute those who’ve served—and recommit to supporting thei...
11/11/2025

Honoring Veterans, Supporting Healing
On this Veterans Day, we salute those who’ve served—and recommit to supporting their mental health.
From PTSD to anxiety, veterans face unique challenges. At the CTSA, we offer evidence-based care and training to help providers make a lasting impact.
🧠 Learn more. Get trained. Be part of the healing.

Is it social anxiety—or something more?Join CTSA for a deep dive into Impression Management OCD, a misunderstood subtype...
11/10/2025

Is it social anxiety—or something more?

Join CTSA for a deep dive into Impression Management OCD, a misunderstood subtype that mimics social anxiety but runs deeper.

Learn how to spot the signs, differentiate from classic anxiety, and apply targeted EXRP strategies.

📅 2 CE credits | Live Zoom Webinar | Case examples included

👉 Register now and expand your OCD treatment toolkit: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Special_Topics_in_EXRP_Impression_Management_OCD.html?preview=true

🎉 Say Hello to CTSA’s Newest PE Consultants!Today, we're finishing up our intensive 5-day PE Consultant Workshop and we’...
11/07/2025

🎉 Say Hello to CTSA’s Newest PE Consultants!

Today, we're finishing up our intensive 5-day PE Consultant Workshop and we’re thrilled to welcome this incredible group of clinicians as official Prolonged Exposure Therapy Consultants!

Their dedication to trauma-informed care and evidence-based practice is inspiring—and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their communities.

👏 Congratulations to all!

11/07/2025

Ruminations and obsessions may look alike—but they function differently. Learn how to spot the difference and guide treatment effectively.
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11/05/2025

Safety behaviors can feel like coping tools—but they often keep anxiety going. From checking and avoiding to seeking constant reassurance, these habits can block progress in exposure therapy. Learn how to spot them and support clients in letting go.

Health anxiety is more than worry—it’s a cycle of fear, checking, and seeking reassurance. Exposure therapy helps client...
11/03/2025

Health anxiety is more than worry—it’s a cycle of fear, checking, and seeking reassurance. Exposure therapy helps clients break that cycle by facing uncertainty head-on. Learn how to guide them toward lasting relief.

Haunted houses are optional—but for people with anxiety, fear can feel constant. This Halloween, let’s talk about real f...
10/31/2025

Haunted houses are optional—but for people with anxiety, fear can feel constant. This Halloween, let’s talk about real fear, and how exposure therapy helps clients face it—one brave step at a time.

10/29/2025

Even the most anxious cat can learn to feel safe. So can we.

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3535 Market Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12157463327

Website

https://linktr.ee/ctsaatpenn

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The Center was founded in 1979 by Edna B. Foa, Ph.D., a world leader in anxiety disorders research, who is the Director of the Center. The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety is a division of the University's Department of Psychiatry, and is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Unlike many clinical and research programs, which specialize either in adults or children, the Center’s unique strength is in providing clinical services across the developmental lifespan: we provide treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Our treatments are tailored to each age group and are sensitive to developmental aspects of our patients.