Panic attack disorder therapy is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to help individuals suffering from recurrent and debilitating panic attacks. During therapy sessions, individuals work closely with trained Thriveworks Beverly Hills therapists to identify and understand the triggers and thought patterns that contribute to their panic attacks. Through panic attack disorder therapy, individuals learn to manage their anxiety, develop coping strategies, and regain control over their lives, ultimately leading to a reduction in the severity of panic attacks.
Panic attack disorder therapy often utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques like exposure therapy and relaxation exercises to help individuals manage and mitigate panic attacks. These methods involve desensitizing triggers, reducing physical and emotional symptoms, and challenging irrational thought patterns to empower individuals to recognize, control, and reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks.
Panic Attack Disorder Therapy – Therapists in Birmingham
Panic attacks affect people of any age and socioeconomic status. They vary in intensity and frequency. Perhaps you have recently experienced your first panic attack and are looking for help. Maybe your child has recently had their first panic attack. Either way, we know that you may be feeling fearful about another attack, and unsure of how and where to find help.
Thriveworks Birmingham counselors can help individuals understand their anxiety and work towards preventing attacks in the future. Reach out today to schedule a panic attack disorder therapy session. Our team is here to help.
Symptoms of Panic Attacks
Panic attacks come on suddenly, and usually without warning. The symptoms differ from person to person, but can include:
- Excessive sweating
- Rapid heart rate
- Headache
- Nausea
- Feeling dizzy or faint
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Trembling or shaking
- Feeling of choking
A panic attack usually reaches full intensity within 10 minutes and normally last about 20-30 minutes. The triggers for an attack vary greatly from person to person as well. Panic attacks are so intense that many people who are experiencing their first attack fear that they are dying or having a heart attack. It is common to end up in an emergency room as a result of a panic attack.
Schedule Panic Attack Disorder Therapy in Birmingham, MI
Thriveworks Birmingham has counselors and therapists that are experts in this field. We are ready to put this knowledge to work for you. We have appointments available for new clients often within the same week of their scheduling; we are ready when you need us. In addition, we accept most major insurances, offer evening and weekend sessions, provide online and in-person care, and more.
Call Thriveworks Birmingham today. Let’s get to work.
