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Starting Panic attack disorder therapy in Charlottesville

What is panic attack disorder therapy?

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 Charlottesville 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.

How does panic attack disorder therapy work?

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.

Is panic attack disorder therapy conducted in person or online?

Panic attack disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does panic attack disorder therapy last?

Panic attack disorder therapy may last for a variable amount of time, depending on the individual’s unique needs.

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Interventions for Panic Attacks in Charlottesville, VA—Counselors and Therapist Who Treat Panic Disorders

Psychological interventions have proven effective for treating panic attacks. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), medication, exposure therapy, and other treatments may be combined to lessen or completely alleviate panic disorders.

The therapists at Thriveworks Charlottesville often help their clients find the holistic treatment they need to live their normal life free from panic attacks.

Panic Disorder: What Is It?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) recognizes the disruption that panic attacks can cause, and gives criteria for diagnosing panic disorder (DSM-5 300.01 [F41.0]):

  • When more than one panic attack strikes, causing people to experience acute discomfort, fear, and anxiety that has a minimum of four of the following symptoms:
    • Excessive perspiration
    • Fear of going crazy or losing control
    • Fear of dying
    • Shaking or trembling
    • Irregular or escalated heart beat
    • Feelings of choking
    • Shortness of breath or feeling smothered
    • Feeling detached from oneself
    • Numbness or tingling sensations
    • Dizziness or faintness
    • Chest pain or tightness
    • Stomach pain or nausea
    • Feeling as if the experience is not real
    • Chills or hot flashes
  • Experiencing either or both of the following in the wake of the panic attack(s) for at least one month:
    • Acute and constant anxiety about more panic attacks occurring, and/or a similar health event (e.g., having a stroke or heart attack) occurring.
    • Adjusting one’s normal routine in the hopes of avoiding or lessening the attack’s severity.

Before diagnosing a panic disorder, there is an important caveat. Panic attacks can be a part of other psychological disorders, and they can also be caused by certain medications or drugs. In order for a panic disorder to be diagnosed, the attacks cannot be the physiological effects of a substance or a part of another mental health disorder.

Holistic Interventions for a Panic Disorder

Holistic and effective interventions are available for panic disorders. These can be combined into an individualized treatment plan, and for many, they greatly relieve or even eliminate panic attacks. A skilled and caring counselor may be able to find the right combination of these therapies that works for you:

  1. Medication: Antidepressants may relieve symptoms so that people can focus upon building coping skills or resolving past trauma instead of worrying about panic attacks. When combined with other treatments, medication may improve those intervention’s chances of success.
  2. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Often, panic attacks are rooted in childhood trauma or abuse. If this is the case, CBT seeks to heal the past trauma, and in doing so, panic symptoms often lessen. In response to trauma, people often develop unhealthy coping skills, and CBT  can replace those with healthier responses to the discomfort of panic attacks.
  3. Exposure therapy: When people are not afraid of panic attacks and know how to respond if they occur, the attacks often naturally lessen. Exposure therapy gives people opportunities to experience the sensations of an attack but in a safe place and with a therapist’s help. Doing so may normalize the experience and give people more control over their responses.

Treating Your Panic Disorder at Thriveworks Charlottesville

Our therapists utilize cognitive behavior therapy, medications, and/or exposure therapy. We work with our clients to formulate individualized, holistic treatment plans.

If you call our office, you may be able to see a therapist within a week of your first call. Our counselors have weekend and evening appointments available, and we work with many different insurance companies.

If it is time to reclaim your normal routine from a panic disorder, Thriveworks Charlottesville is here to help. Call today or schedule online to begin.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Charlottesville accept 30 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Charlottesville
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I really enjoy the Thriveworks system and specifically Michele as a provider. She has fantastic attention to detail and ability to recall things and provides useful techniques and feedback.
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This is my first individual therapy in my life. I wish I had started sooner. My therapist is amazing. I'm learning so much about myself and can feel real growth for the first time.
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I'm very grateful for the help I've received from Michelle. She got s not only kind,sweet and outgoing but also a very understanding person.im so happy to have her as my therapist recently I've lost my cat to cancer after 16 years. Michelle has been very understanding of my loss and how much it effected my life. Thank you to Michelle as well as thriveworks for the patience and understanding.
Read more I'm very grateful for the help I've received from Michelle. She got s not only kind,sweet and outgoing but also a very understanding person.im so happy to have her as my therapist recently I've lost my cat to cancer after 16 years. Michelle has been very understanding of my loss and how much it effected my life. Thank you to Michelle as well as thriveworks for the patience and understanding.
John Sep 2025
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Robin is the best therapist ever....she truly feels more like a friend!!!
Natasha Jun 2025
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I've truly appreciate and trust my provider and feel that they have helped me grow so much in my time with them!
Emily Jun 2025
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I appreciate the convenience of being able to have a session virtually with a therapist who is very knowledgeable and helpful!
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Getting here

We share a building with Shear Magic Salon, Sei Bella Salon, New Looks Studio, Hairflair, Ishan Gala Foundation, Embrace Home Loans, Alpha Home Care Services, and JBD Mobile Catering & Events. We are located at the corner of Commonwealth Drive and Greenbrier Drive. Next to us on Commonwealth Drive is Commonwealth Drive Cemetery and Charlottesville Blue Ridge Dental. Across the street is Lighten Up hair salon.

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