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 honored with Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Foa will be honored by the PBTA for her profound contributions to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders on May 21, 2012. The Lifetime Achievement Award event will feature a talk by Dr. Foa. More information will be announced in the near future – monitor www.philabta.org for more details.
Prolonged Exposure Workshop at the Karolinksa Institute of Huddinge, Sweden
From August 20th to 23rd, Dr. Foa will lead a Prolonged Exposure training workshop for the Karolinska Institute, which is located outside of Stockholm, Sweden.The four day workshop will cover the techniques and skills utilized in Prolonged Exposure, and will provide opportunities to enroll in further consultation.
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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Upcoming Events
- 4-day Intensive Workshops offered by faculty of the CTSA
- PTSD Workshops
July 9-12, 2012
- OCD Workshop
(Please note that Dr. Foa WILL be in attendance at the OCD workshop.)
