Welcome to the CTSA

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 welcome referrals from professionals and inquiries directly from patients.

CTSA in the News

Dr. Foa named Visiting Professor at the University of Heidelberg

Professor Barnow, head of the department of Clinical Psuchology and Psychotherapy at the University of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Heidelberg has invited Dr. Foa to be a visiting Professor from February 1st to the 3rd. The Visiting Professorship is granted by the Excellence Initiative of the German Research Foundation.

Dr. Foa Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

Dr. Edna Foa, director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, is an international expert in treating PTSD and was profiled on the front page of Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer on January 2, 2011.
Read the article Torment's Intensive Carer in the Philadelphia Inquirer...
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TIME Magazine Honors Dr. Edna Foa, Center Director

TIME magazine named Edna Foa, PhD, to the 2010 TIME 100, 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). Read more about Dr. Foa's accomplishments...
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Employment Opportunities

Practicum Opportunities

Upcoming Events

4-day Intensive Workshops offered by faculty of the CTSA
PTSD Workshops
(Please note that Dr. Foa will not be in attendence at the April workshop.)
April 23-26, 2012
July 9-12, 2012

OCD Workshop
(Please note that Dr. Foa will not be in attendence at the OCD workshop.)
May 14-17, 2012

Program for Smokers with PTSD

If you answered yes to all the questions above, you may be eligible for a research study with 12 weeks of counseling and medication. Eligible persons will receive compensation. If you are interested in participating, contact Catherine at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at (215) 746-3327 or coogan@mail.med.upenn.edu. Learn more about our treatment program...

Program for Adolescents Suffering from Sexual Trauma

Do you know a teenage girl between the ages of 13-18 who is suffering from problems related to having been sexually assaulted or sexually abused? If so, the Sexual Trauma Adolescent Recovery (S.T.A.R.) Project may be able to help. The S.T.A.R. Project provides treatment at no cost to adolescent girls who have sexual assault- or sexual abuse-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Visit www.teenstarproject.com or contact Dr. Sandy Capaldi at 215-746-5705 information.