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Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Exploring Anxiety, OCD, and CBT: Insights and Strategies

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Anxiety and worry
Social anxiety and performance anxieties​​ (public speaking, work, tests, sports, etc)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues
Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis, and Illness OCD
Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis)
Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and OCD
Trichotillomania, Skin Excoriation, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Mood and depression
Support for Parents, Families, Partners, and Caregivers
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) and evidence based tools for anxiety, OCD, and beyond

Anxiety and Worry

Self-Validation: Overcoming Anxiety and OCD with Compassion

Summary Anxiety can leave you feeling stuck, but self-validation offers a path forward. By replacing self-criticism with understanding and acceptance, you can create the confidence to tackle challenges and achieve your goals. It’s not about giving in to anxiety—it’s about acknowledging your feelings to make real change possible. Start quieting your inner critic and discover how self-compassion can make a difference. Picture this: You’re in a meeting when your boss asks you for an update… Continue Reading Self-Validation: Overcoming Anxiety and OCD with Compassion

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November 25, 2024
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Enrich Your Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Activities for Improved Mood and Well-Being

Brief Recap of Activity Scheduling and Behavioral Activation In part one of this series, we discussed the theoretical foundations and benefits of activity scheduling and behavioral activation. Now, let’s translate these concepts into practical actions with an extensive list of activities. Comprehensive List of Activities Explore a variety of activities tailored to different needs and interests: Health and Self-Care Activities: Comb or brush hair, take baths, put on makeup, fix hair, wear new clothes, shave, take… Continue Reading Enrich Your Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Activities for Improved Mood and Well-Being

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May 10, 2024
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Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Power of Activity Scheduling and Behavioral Activation

Introduction to Activity Scheduling and Behavioral Activation Welcome to our exploration of activity scheduling and behavioral activation—vital tools that can profoundly enhance mental well-being. Whether you’re contending with depression, generalized anxiety, PTSD, or simply striving to enrich your emotional state, these strategies are transformative. The Science of Activity Scheduling Activity scheduling forms a core part of behavioral activation (BA), an effective component of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It’s designed to help individuals increase their engagement… Continue Reading Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Power of Activity Scheduling and Behavioral Activation

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May 10, 2024
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Browse our full collection of posts on anxiety and worry—including tools for calming your mind, breaking worry cycles, and finding a greater sense of ease.

Social Anxiety and Performance Anxieties​

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CBT for Social Anxiety: Information and Interview with Distinguished Authority

Are you one of the 15 million individuals in the US grappling with social anxiety disorder? Explore expert social anxiety therapy in Philadelphia or beyond with our comprehensive, demonstrated CBT approach. Whether you’re seeking therapy or you’re a mental health professional looking to learn about social anxiety disorder therapies and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for social anxiety especially, the information and interview below might be valuable. Social Anxiety Therapy in Philadelphia and Beyond Located in Philadelphia… Continue Reading CBT for Social Anxiety: Information and Interview with Distinguished Authority

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January 12, 2024
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Discover posts on social and performance anxiety, including CBT and exposure tools to build confidence in conversations, at work or school, during presentations or exams, and in other high-pressure or sensitive situations.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)​

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Think You Might Be Over-Worried About Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know

A Closer Look at Health Anxiety Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, fretting over a new or imagined symptom, wondering if your concern is just caution or something more? You’re not alone. Many of the adults, teens and children we work with have spiraled down the rabbit hole of health worries at some point, but when does this vigilance cross into the realm of health anxiety?  In our practice as clinical psychologists… Continue Reading Think You Might Be Over-Worried About Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know

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March 24, 2024
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Uncovering the Truth: A Closer Look at the Misunderstood Realities of OCD Beyond the Stereotypes

With over 3 million Americans affected, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more intricate than common stereotypes suggest. If you think OCD is only about cleanliness, you might be missing the broader picture. Learn why it’s vital to understand the complexity of OCD and how seeking the right help can change lives. OCD Myths and Realities I’m so messy, so how can I still have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can you even have OCD without being… Continue Reading Uncovering the Truth: A Closer Look at the Misunderstood Realities of OCD Beyond the Stereotypes

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March 11, 2024
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Explore our full library of blog posts on OCD, including expert-backed articles on intrusive thoughts, therapy strategies, and evidence-based care.

Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis, and Illness OCD

Explore our full library of posts on health anxiety, illness fears, and obsessive concerns about symptoms—plus evidence-based approaches that can help you regain peace of mind.

Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis)

Explore our full library of posts about shy bladder syndrome, a form of social performance anxiety, and explore therapy approaches that can reduce shame, anxiety, and stuckness.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety and OCD

Explore our library of posts on pregnancy and postpartum mental health—covering anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and the transition into parenthood.

Trichotillomania, Skin Excoriation, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)

Explore more posts on trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)—with tools from CBT, ACT, HRT, and COMB to help you ride out urges, reduce frustration, helplessness, and shame, and build lasting change.
Browse additional articles on skin picking (excoriation disorder)—featuring tools from CBT, ACT, HRT, and COMB to help you manage urges, reduce emotional distress and skin damage, and create meaningful, lasting change

Mood and Depression

Explore our full library of posts on mood and depression, including ways to shift unhelpful thinking, increase behavioral activation, and reconnect with what matters.

Support for Parents, Families, Partners, and Caregivers

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Embracing Supportive Statements for Anxious Kids, Teens, and Young Adults: A Guide for Relatives

Understanding the Power of Your Communication Watching a child struggle with an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or related challenges often leaves parents and loved ones feeling powerless. Despite our best efforts to calm, reassure, and protect, actions like telling kids “it will be okay” or “you don’t need to worry” might not provide the long-term relief we aim for. At the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia, we understand the crucial… Continue Reading Embracing Supportive Statements for Anxious Kids, Teens, and Young Adults: A Guide for Relatives

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February 15, 2024
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Explore our full library of blog posts for parents, families, and caregivers—featuring tools to support loved ones with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges while also caring for yourself.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Evidence-Based Tools for Anxiety, OCD, and Beyond

Hand holding a red heart, symbolizing self-compassion and mindfulness in managing anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and compulsive behaviors. At our center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we utilize self-compassion techniques to enhance mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapies.

How Self-Compassion Can Transform Your Approach to Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and More

Unlocking Resilience: How Self-Compassion Alleviates Anxiety, Worry, Compulsions, Trauma, and Beyond Living with conditions like OCD, anxiety, worry, PTSD, panic, and compulsive behaviors, often feels like a relentless battle with your own thoughts and emotions. In this struggle, self-compassion—akin to related approaches like self-validation—emerges not just as a supportive tool, but as a vital ally. By embracing kindness and understanding toward yourself, you can navigate these challenges with renewed hope and a clearer perspective. Self-compassion… Continue Reading How Self-Compassion Can Transform Your Approach to Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and More

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May 6, 2024
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Overcome Your Anxiety: Enhancing Exposure Therapy with DBT Distress Tolerance Skills

Why Exposures Matter in Anxiety and OCD Treatment Exposure and response prevention (ERP) and other exposure-based therapies are among the most effective interventions for a wide variety of anxiety and related disorders. From social anxiety, performance anxieties, and specific phobias to generalized anxiety, and even obsessive-compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder, exposures have been shown to offer meaningful symptom reduction and improvements in quality of life in a relatively brief amount of time. In… Continue Reading Overcome Your Anxiety: Enhancing Exposure Therapy with DBT Distress Tolerance Skills

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April 20, 2024
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You Are Not Your OCD Thoughts: Gaining Perspective on Intrusive Thoughts of Harming Yourself or Others

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) presents unique challenges, particularly when you find yourself grappling with intrusive thoughts of impulsively harming yourself and others. These thoughts can be deeply unsettling and may lead you to question your sense of self and mortal integrity. Despite the private nature of this struggle, know that you’re not alone. A substantial portion of those with OCD contend with similar concerns. In fact, research highlights that obsessive thoughts about harm are reported… Continue Reading You Are Not Your OCD Thoughts: Gaining Perspective on Intrusive Thoughts of Harming Yourself or Others

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April 6, 2024
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Explore our full library of blog posts on Exposure Therapy and ERP—covering how exposure-based approaches can help you face fears, reduce avoidance, interrupt anxiety cycles, and move toward a more flexible, fulfilling life.
Explore our full library of blog posts on CBT—featuring practical tools, expert insights, and strategies to help you change unhelpful patterns, reduce distress, and build greater confidence and control.

Page Contents

Social anxiety and performance anxieties​​ (public speaking, paruresis, etc)
Generalized anxiety, panic, health anxiety, and other anxiety disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues
Trichotillomania, skin excoriation, and other compulsive behaviors
Children, teenagers, parents and families
General cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and other topics

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Our physical office is conveniently located in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia. The facility is easily accessible to Center City, Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Fairmount, Manayunk, Roxborough, East Falls, Chestnut Hill, Northern Liberties, Fishtown/Kensington, as well as the Philadelphia Main Line area (including Wayne, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Radnor, Haverford, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Merion, Lower Merion Township), and Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Camden Counties.

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