Panic
People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated panic attacks. Panic attacks, which generally last several minutes, are characterized by an intense and irrational fear of disaster or of losing control. A person experiencing a panic attack often also has strong physical symptoms that may feel like having a heart attack. The frequency and severity of panic attacks vary widely from person to person. Because panic attacks can occur suddenly and without warning, it is common for people with panic disorder to be stressed out about the possibility of having another attack. Panic attacks and panic disorder can be incapacitating and seriously interfere with life. Panic disorder sometimes runs in families and is more common in women than in men. Visiting a mental health professional can help you identify the causes of panic disorder and is an important first step in treatment.
Local experts in Panic
Geraldine Kuphal (she/her)
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
T1961
I specialize in panic attacks and postpartum anxiety, including sudden fear, intrusive thoughts, and feeling constantly on edge. I work with new and expecting moms who feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, or unsure how to calm their body and mind.
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Kate Degenhardt, PhD (She/Her/Hers)
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Panic attacks can feel intense and frightening, leaving you fearful of when the next one might occur. I help clients understand the body’s fight-or-flight response, reduce avoidance behaviors, and develop practical tools to manage and prevent panic symptoms. With support and evidence-based techniques, you can regain control and confidence.
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Joey Bloom
Hypnotherapist
Having suffered for a long time with anxiety/panic attacks, I know very well how debilitating it can be; whether it shows up as a panic attack or just a general ongoing feeling of anxiety. Using trance and guided meditation, we can restructure and actually remove these very old thought patterns which have been lodged into place for so long.
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Cory Anton
Licensed Professional Counselor
If you have experienced panic attacks and are constantly worried about having another one or avoiding places or situations in which you've had a panic attack before, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help. I can help you regain your life and control your symptoms. Together, we will work to increase your ability to tolerate these really uncomfortable feelings and help you get back to living fully!
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Gregory Kaplan (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, PhD
Performance anxiety is a common feature of treating musicians because it is a perfectly natural phenomenon that lends itself to correction or mitigation. Not often full-blown panic attacks, this low-lying anxiety has numerous effective remedies. We utilize various modalities for this purpose. Many of these require a short treatment duration while others are integrated into broader and deeper counseling work.
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Myles Rizvi (He/him)
Clinical Psychologist
PsyD
Panic attacks and panic-like symptoms are common experiences in anxiety and OCD-related disorders, concerns that I have had considerable experience treating throughout my graduate and postgraduate training, and my career as a licensed clinical psychologist.
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Jenny Labrousse
Licensed Professional Counselor
Panic is frightening and can be debilitating. I specialize in helping individuals free their lives from panic or the fear of panic. You can overcome panic attacks and live a life of peace.
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HEATHER MATHEWSON (She/Her/Hers)
Professional Counselor Associate
Masters in Education in School Counseling
Experiencing panic, especially in a school setting, can be overwhelming. It can lead to school avoidance, and social fears. I have experience in helping adolescents with mindfulness exercises that can help them experience calm during a moment of panic.
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