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.

10/24/2025

Specific phobias don’t have to control your clients’ lives. Exposure therapy offers a proven path to healing—step by step, fear becomes manageable. Learn how to guide clients through their journey with confidence and compassion.

Resistance isn’t a setback—it’s part of the therapeutic journey. When clients push back against exposure, it’s an opport...
10/22/2025

Resistance isn’t a setback—it’s part of the therapeutic journey. When clients push back against exposure, it’s an opportunity to slow down, listen, and collaborate. Learn how to meet resistance with empathy and strategy.

10/18/2025

“OCD is just about being neat.” “Everyone has a little OCD.” These myths do real harm. During OCD Awareness Week, let’s bust the stereotypes and share the truth: OCD is a serious, treatable condition that goes far beyond these misconceptions.

10/17/2025

“If I know it’s an obsession… does that mean it’s not OCD?” This is one of the most common—and confusing—questions people ask. During OCD Awareness Week, let’s clear up the myths and highlight how insight doesn’t cancel out distress. OCD is real, even when you recognize it.

10/16/2025

Perinatal OCD is real, treatable, and often misunderstood. During OCD Awareness Week, let’s shine a light on the intrusive thoughts and fears that affect new parents—and the evidence-based treatments that offer hope. No one should face this alone.

10/15/2025

OCD is more than handwashing and checking. From relationship OCD to moral scrupulosity, lesser-known subtypes often go undetected and untreated. This OCD Awareness Week, let’s expand the conversation and bring visibility to the full spectrum of OCD.

10/14/2025

Children with OCD need more than reassurance—they need understanding, structure, and support. This OCD Awareness Week, learn how caregivers can play a powerful role in reducing compulsions and building resilience.

10/13/2025

🧠 Mental compulsions are invisible—but very real. From silent rituals to mental checking, they’re a major part of OCD that often goes unnoticed. This , let’s shed light on what’s happening beneath the surface. 💬

10/12/2025

🧠 OCD isn’t just about being neat or organized. It’s a complex mental health condition often misunderstood and misrepresented. Let’s break the stereotypes and uncover the truth about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 💬

🧠 It’s OCD Awareness Week!Let’s break the myths and spotlight the truth about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD isn’t j...
10/12/2025

🧠 It’s OCD Awareness Week!

Let’s break the myths and spotlight the truth about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD isn’t just about being clean or organized—it’s a serious condition that affects millions, often silently.

This week, CTSA will post videos from our very own OCD experts to provide the FACTS about OCD.

📲 Follow for expert insights, resources, and ways to support those living with OCD.

Exposure Therapy isn’t about forcing yourself to “get over it.”It’s a structured, supportive way to retrain your brain t...
10/10/2025

Exposure Therapy isn’t about forcing yourself to “get over it.”

It’s a structured, supportive way to retrain your brain to feel safe in situations that trigger fear or anxiety.

Swipe through to learn what exposure therapy actually is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most effective tools for anxiety. 💬✨

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3535 Market Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19104

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

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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.