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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.

12/12/2025

OCD and OCPD sound similar—but they’re not the same. 🤔
Swipe to learn the key differences between these two conditions and why understanding them matters for treatment and support. ➡️

12/10/2025

Exposure therapy transforms lives—but it can take a toll on therapists.
💡 Join us for Building Resiliency for Exposure Therapists, a 2-hour experiential workshop designed to help you strengthen your skills, manage emotional demands, and reconnect with your purpose.
📅 Feb 12, 2026 | 🖥 Zoom | 🎓 2 CE Credits
✅ Learn evidence-based strategies for resilience
✅ Practice mindfulness & distress tolerance
✅ Sharpen your clinical approach
Register now and invest in your well-being!
🔗 https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Building_Resiliency_for_Exposure_Therapists.html?preview=true

12/08/2025

Ever wonder what ‘evidence-based’ really means? 🤔
It’s not just a fancy term—it’s your guarantee that a treatment is backed by solid science.
Swipe through to learn why it matters. ✅

12/05/2025

Facing fears starts with a plan!
🪜 Build your exposure hierarchy like a ladder—small steps lead to big wins.
Start low, climb slow, and repeat until confidence feels natural. 💪

Learn more at CTSA's training workshops: https://bit.ly/CTSAtrainings

12/01/2025

Avoidance might feel safe in the moment, but it keeps anxiety in control. Exposure therapy flips the script—by facing fears gradually and safely, you teach your brain that you can handle discomfort. Every step forward shrinks anxiety’s grip and expands your freedom.

Start small. Celebrate progress. Your courage today creates confidence tomorrow. 🌱

11/28/2025

Impression Management OCD is a subtype where intrusive thoughts revolve around how you’re perceived by others. People with this type of OCD often feel intense anxiety about appearing rude, offensive, or socially unacceptable—even when they’ve done nothing wrong.

This can lead to:
✅ Over-apologizing
✅ Replaying conversations for hours
✅ Avoiding social situations to prevent “mistakes”

The good news? Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP) can help. By gradually facing these fears—without seeking reassurance—you teach your brain that uncertainty is okay and that your worth isn’t defined by others’ opinions.

You are more than OCD’s rules. 💚

CLINICIANS: Want to learn more?

Join the CTSA’s Dr. Jessica Bodie on December 8, 2025 for a 2-hour special topics workshop on how to treat this common OCD subtype. To register: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/Special_Topics_in_EXRP_Impression_Management_OCD.html?preview=true

11/26/2025

Everything is hard before it gets easier. 🌱

That’s especially true when it comes to anxiety recovery. Exposure therapy—the gold standard for treating anxiety—asks you to face the very things you fear. At first, it feels uncomfortable. But here’s the truth: every time you lean into that discomfort instead of avoiding it, your brain learns something powerful—‘I can handle this.’

Avoidance keeps anxiety strong. Exposure breaks that cycle. It’s not about eliminating fear overnight; it’s about building confidence step by step. So if you’re starting exposure therapy, give yourself grace. Progress takes courage, and courage takes practice. You’re not failing if it feels hard—you’re growing. 💪✨

What’s one small step you can take today toward facing a fear? Share below—we’re cheering you on! 💚

11/24/2025

Recovery from OCD isn’t about erasing every intrusive thought—it’s about reclaiming your life from OCD’s grip. 🌱 Progress means freedom, not perfection. 💪✨
What does recovery look like for you? Share below! 👇

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! 💡

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

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.

Address

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

http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/, https://linktr.ee/ctsaatpenn

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