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Starting Panic attack disorder therapy

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 Lynchburg 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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Treatment for Panic Disorders in Lynchburg, VA—Counseling and Therapy

Panic attacks can occur with no clear reason and with no warning. Panic can debilitate and exhaust people, and many people—understandably—rearrange their lives to avoid the attacks.

There are effective psychological treatments for panic attacks, however. With a professional’s care and guidance, many people have learned coping skills to handle panic attacks and/or address their root causes.

Thriveworks Lynchburg offers therapy for panic attacks, and our therapists and psychologists often combine medication, cognitive behavior therapy, and/or exposure therapy to find an effective treatment plan to meet each individual’s needs.

Symptoms and Signs of Panic Disorders

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) recognizes the strain panic attacks can cause with its diagnosis of panic disorder (DSM-5 300.01 [F41.0]). Panic disorder is characterized by:

  • Panic attacks that strike repeatedly (at least twice) and unexpectedly. During the attack, people may feel intense discomfort, fear, and anxiety that escalate and then abate within several minutes. Specifically, symptoms must include at least four of the following:
    • Sweating excessively
    • Fear of going crazy or losing control
    • Fear of dying
    • Palpitations or escalated heart rate
    • A choking feeling
    • Shaking or trembling
    • Feeling depersonalized or detached from oneself
    • Numbness or tingling sensations
    • Feeling smothered or experiencing shortness of breath
    • Chest pain or tightness
    • Dizziness or faintness
    • Hot flashes or chills
    • Abdominal pain or nausea
  • Experiencing, after a panic attack (or multiple panic attacks), either or both of the following for one month:
    • Relentless concern that one will have another panic attack and/or face negative health consequences (e.g., a heart attack) because of them.
    • Changes in one’s daily routine that attempt to bypass or decrease the attacks.

A panic disorder generally surfaces when people are in their 20s or 30s. However, children have been diagnosed with panic disorder, as have older individuals.

Many people plagued by panic disorders can identify stressful situations they faced in the time before their first attack. People who have survived childhood abuse suffer from panic disorder more than other anxiety disorders.

A person’s genetic makeup can also contribute to the disorder.

Psychological Treatments for Panic Disorders

Missing out on friends, family, and work because of panic attacks is too much of a burden to bear, especially since treatments for panic attacks are available and effective. Many people who have sought psychological help have seen their panic attacks eliminated or diminished. Several types of treatment can be combined to form a treatment plan that addresses each individual’s unique needs.

  • Exposure therapy: When in a safe environment and under a skilled therapist’s supervision, being exposed to triggers for a panic attack may give people the opportunity to practice coping skills to handle panic attacks that occur unexpectedly. When people boost their capacity to cope during an attack, the attacks may diminish in their severity and/or frequency.
  • Medication: When used properly, medications such as antidepressants or benzodiazepines may reduce or eliminate panic attack symptoms, allowing other therapies to address root causes and build coping skills.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy: This therapy aims to expose and treat any root causes of the panic disorder. At times, people’s thinking or behavior patterns can exacerbate the attacks, and with adjustments, the panic attacks may lessen. Cognitive behavior therapy can help people work through past trauma that may be related to feelings of panic.

Counseling for Panic Disorders at Thriveworks Lynchburg

Effective treatment for panic disorders may begin with acknowledging the problem and asking for help. While reading through symptoms of panic disorders, did any resonate with you? If yes, know that Thriveworks Lynchburg offers counseling for panic attacks. Our counselors want each client to receive the right treatment that fits their needs.

If you are ready to get help for your panic disorder, here are a few things that might be helpful to know about our office:

  1. We offer evening and weekend appointments.
  2. When you call, a person—not a voicemail—will answer.
  3. We work with many insurance providers.
  4. New clients may see their therapist within 24 hours of when they call to schedule an appointment.

If panic attacks are keeping you from living your normal, daily life, Thriveworks Lynchburg is ready to help. Call today or schedule your first session online.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Lynchburg therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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My therapist is always there for me when I need him and always helps me out of a dark place. I really appreciate him.
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Other than an insurance issue that was quickly fixed I've had an excellent experience with Thriveworks and it's helped my mental health greatly.
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April Gardner is very talented at her job. She really tries to you with a positive outcome and relaxation. The communication process is very convenient.
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I love my therapist. Also I love the experience of getting to do it in a safe space at home
Nicole Mar 2025
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I always learn something at my sessions and leave feeling like it was an hour well spent. My counselor is able to quickly access me and address my current needs. My improvement with this counselor has been much better than a prior one with another organization.
Read more I always learn something at my sessions and leave feeling like it was an hour well spent. My counselor is able to quickly access me and address my current needs. My improvement with this counselor has been much better than a prior one with another organization.
Cara Mar 2025
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I'm very happy with my counselor and the service in general. The flexibility of scheduling, the empathy and direction of Brian Hunsley has been most useful, and our therapist/patron is I improving all the time. I trust him, and that is rare in today's society.
Read more I'm very happy with my counselor and the service in general. The flexibility of scheduling, the empathy and direction of Brian Hunsley has been most useful, and our therapist/patron is I improving all the time. I trust him, and that is rare in today's society.
Renee Mar 2025
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My Therapist is awesome and amazing.
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Tiffany is easy to talk to. She's fun and laid back but makes sure the time together is what I need it to be. The ease of Thriveworks has also been noteworthy. An email reminder of the meeting with the zoom link always shows up the day before and the morning of the appointment so you don't forget!
Read more Tiffany is easy to talk to. She's fun and laid back but makes sure the time together is what I need it to be. The ease of Thriveworks has also been noteworthy. An email reminder of the meeting with the zoom link always shows up the day before and the morning of the appointment so you don't forget!
Tim Mar 2025
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Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg is located on Jefferson St. in the heart of the downtown area. The James River runs directly behind our building, which we share with Zola’s Beauty Studio and Stimulus Adverstising and Web Design.

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(434) 771-0495

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