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Child & Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich & Anxiety Group (The COTTAGe)
Welcome to the Child & Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich & Anxiety Group (The COTTAGe) is a specialty clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania for children and adolescents with OCD, Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, Anxiety and related disorders. The Director of the clinic is Dr. Martin Franklin, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. The section is staffed by licensed and non-licensed Ph.D. clinical psychologists and advanced doctoral graduate students.
Our staff has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Tic Disorders
- Trichotillomania
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia
- Specific Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Our clinical services include:
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
Empirically-supported brief treatments for youth
Intensive outpatient treatments
Research
We are always involved in research studies to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of treatments available for children and adolescents. We are currently conducting research studies in early childhood OCD and Trichotillomania, and are able to offer treatment at no cost for eligible youth.
Additional Services
Our staff is always working to provide schools, practitioners, parents and youth with information about these disorders and their treatments. We can be available to provide:
Parent Workshops
School Consultations
Teacher Workshops
Seminars
Training for psychologists & psychiatrists
We are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the main campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Please click here for a map and directions. If you are in the Delaware Valley area and believe your child could benefit from our services, please contact us at: (215) 746-3327 for further information.