Therapy for Panic Attacks in California
SUPPORT FOR WHEN PANIC FEELS OVERWHELMING
Does this sound like you?
⟡ Your heart suddenly starts racing and you feel like something is terribly wrong, even when you’re physically safe.
⟡ You worry about when the next panic attack might happen and feel constantly on edge.
⟡ You avoid certain places, situations, or activities because you’re afraid panic will strike again.
⟡ When panic hits, you feel dizzy, short of breath, or like you’re losing control.
⟡ You’ve gone to doctors or searched online trying to understand what’s happening to your body.
⟡ You feel exhausted from living in fear of your own anxiety.
You deserve support when panic begins to take over your sense of safety and control.
Panic attacks can feel terrifying, leaving you questioning your body and worrying about when the next one might happen. It’s exhausting to live on constant alert, scanning for signs that something might be wrong. You don’t have to manage this cycle alone. Imagine waking up and moving through your day without that lingering fear in the background. Imagine feeling more confident in your body, knowing that even if anxiety rises, you have the tools to handle it. With the right support, it’s possible to retrain your mind and nervous system so panic no longer dictates how you live your life.
THERAPY FOR PANIC IN CALIFORNIA
Our Approach:
Our approach to treating panic is structured, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how thoughts, physical sensations, and behaviors interact to maintain the panic cycle. Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we gradually and safely help you face the physical sensations and situations you may have been avoiding, allowing your nervous system to learn that these sensations are not dangerous. We also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you respond to anxiety with greater flexibility, making room for uncomfortable feelings while still moving toward the life you want to live. Therapy moves at a collaborative pace, building confidence step by step. Our goal is to help you feel safer in your body, reduce fear of panic attacks, and regain a sense of freedom in your daily life.
How it Works:
Getting started is simple. You can reach out through our website or by phone to schedule a free 20-minute consultation, where we’ll briefly talk about what you’ve been experiencing, answer your questions, and see if our practice feels like the right fit for you. If you decide to move forward, sessions are available in-person or through telehealth, depending on what works best for you. Your first therapy session is 50 minutes and focuses on understanding your experiences with panic, the situations or sensations that tend to trigger it, and how it has been impacting your daily life. Together, we’ll discuss your goals and begin outlining a supportive, step-by-step plan to help you feel more confident and in control again.
PANIC THERAPY FAQs
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A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that can include symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest tightness, sweating, or a feeling of losing control. Although these sensations can feel frightening, panic attacks themselves are not dangerous.
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Panic attacks can develop when the body’s fight-or-flight response becomes overly sensitive. Stress, anxiety, certain life events, or a history of panic can make the nervous system more reactive to normal physical sensations.
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Panic disorder occurs when someone experiences recurring panic attacks along with persistent worry about having another attack or changes in behavior to avoid situations where panic might occur.
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Therapy helps you understand the cycle of panic and develop tools to respond differently to anxious thoughts and physical sensations. Evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help reduce fear and build confidence in managing anxiety.
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Some treatments involve gradually and safely experiencing physical sensations associated with panic so your body can learn they are not harmful. This process is collaborative, trauma-informed, and paced carefully so you feel supported throughout.
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Many people begin noticing improvement within a few months of consistent therapy, though the timeline varies depending on the severity of symptoms and personal goals.
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Yes. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. Many clients find virtual therapy especially helpful because they can practice coping strategies in the environments where panic often occurs.
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Yes. Many people develop a fear of future panic attacks, which can lead to avoiding certain places or situations. Therapy helps break this cycle so you can regain confidence and return to activities that matter to you.
