Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic

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Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic

The CAADC is an anxiety clinic at Temple University run by Dr. Philip Kendall.

If you believe your child could benefit from our services, you may contact us at (215) 204-7165 or email [email protected] for further information.

03/24/2026

At the Temple University Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC), we provide evidence-based services for children and teens with anxiety using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. We follow a manual-based program called "Coping Cat" for kids and the "C.A.T. Project" for teens, which typically includes weekly sessions with our clinicians across 16 weeks of treatment.

The program focuses on four components: (1) recognizing emotional and physical reactions to anxiety; (2) clarifying thoughts and feelings in anxiety-provoking situations; (3) developing plans for effective coping; and (4) evaluating performance and giving self-reinforcement.

See our contact page for more information if you believe your child could benefit from our services!

02/10/2026

Although we sometimes only think of anxiety as something mental, it can also show up physically! These are just a few examples of how some kids and teens might experience anxiety in their body – these physical responses can be a helpful signal to youth learning how to recognize when they're feeling anxious and use the coping skills they learn during treatment.

For more information about our services to address these and other symptoms, contact us at (215) 204-7165 or [email protected]!

02/03/2026

Wondering about next steps in beginning treatment with our clinic?

If you feel your child or teen could be served by the CAADC and you are in the greater Philadelphia area, you may contact us with a brief description of your child’s presenting problems. If we think your case is appropriate for the treatment we provide, we will begin the intake process. If not, we will help you with appropriate referrals that best suit your child’s needs.

We look forward to working with you!

01/28/2026

The "FEAR" Plan was developed by our clinic to help guide youth in coping during anxious times. As part of our treatment program, youth are taught to follow the steps below to become aware of how they're feeling and ease their worries:

F: Feeling frightened? - The first step of the FEAR plan is recognizing and labeling emotions and physical reactions to anxiety.

E: Expecting bad things to happen? - The second step is noticing anxious thoughts and watching out for thinking traps. Youth can practice rational thinking like, "What are the chances this will happen to me?,” or “What would be so bad if this happened?”

A: Actions and attitudes that can help? – The third step involves thinking of coping thoughts, as well as using problem solving skills to help approach the situation.

R: Results and rewards! – The final step includes checking on their progress (focusing on effort rather than outcome) and rewarding themselves for facing their fears (even if it doesn’t go perfectly!)

Address

1701 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Telephone

(215)2047165

Website

https://sites.temple.edu/caadc/

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