Center for the Treatment & Study of Anxiety
3535 Market Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-746-3327
Web: www.anxietystudycenter.org

Welcome

Center for the Treatment

& Study of Anxiety

Suffering from a Past Trauma?

For over thirty years, the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety has pioneered the development of the most effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our center specializes in helping people who have suffered from the most serious traumas, including combat veterans, assault victims, and refugees. Our treatment typically relieves symptoms of trauma in 8-15 weekly sessions.

We also have special no-cost programs for smokers with PTSD (TOPS Project) and teens traumatized by sexual abuse (STAR Project) as part of our ongoing research programs to improve the quality of our proven therapies. If you are interested in receiving treatment, contact us today for a comprehensive mental health assessment and a discussion of your treatment options.

Learn More: Fox News Broadcast UPENN Doc Specializes In PTSD For Vets

Trapped by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

The CTSA has been on the cutting edge of development and refinement of the best therapies for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for decades. Our treatment typically involves 17 outpatient sessions. We offer weekly, twice-weekly and intensive (daily) treatment for OCD. Treatment involves a combination of behavioral and cognitive techniques. Therapists work directly on the problem symptoms and deliver treatment outside of the clinic and in the home as needed. Patients who are already on medication for OCD may be eligible for our no-cost research program (Maximizing Treatment Outcome in OCD).

If you are interested in receiving treatment from some of the best therapists in Philadelphia, contact us today for a comprehensive mental health assessment and a discussion of your treatment options.

Do Feel Anxious, Worried, and Fearful?

We treat many anxiety disorders, including recurrent panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, social anxiety disorder, and many other phobias. All of our treatment is done using evidenced-based, research proven cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Treatment tends to be short term (15 sessions or less), with sessions once per week and daily homework to speed the treatment process. Most patients feel much better after treatment, with many making a complete recovery.

The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania is...

An internationally renowned treatment research center dedicated to developing, refining, and testing state-of-the-art therapies for anxiety and traumatic stress disorders.

A world recognized clinic, which provides evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders.

A well-established resource for professionals, offering specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders to health professionals around the world.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Learn More About Our Clinical Research Studies

Torment's Intensive Carer

Penetrating methods make Dr. Edna Foa a leader in treating post-traumatic stress. Read the article in the Philadelphia Inquirer by Stacey Burling

Dr. Edna Foa named TIME 100 Most Influential

TIME magazine named Edna Foa, PhD, to the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Dr. Foa was recognized for her outstanding contributions in the area of treatment research for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Take The OCD Self Test

The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, short form (OCI-R) is a reliable and valid self-report measure of OCD symptoms. This measure was developed by OCD experts at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. Take our OCD Online Test.

Titles by Our Faculty

Stop Obsessing! by Drs. Edna Foa and Reid Wilson includes step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD and the most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions.