Panic Attack Therapy for Adults in New York
Does this sound like you?
Panic disorder often shows up in sudden but exhausting ways.
You might experience intense panic attacks that seem to come out of nowhere, your heart racing, chest tightening, or your breath shortening without warning. Small body sensations can feel high-stakes, leaving you hyperaware or afraid something dangerous is happening or about to happen.
You may constantly scan your body for symptoms, avoid places where attacks have happened before, or stay close to “safe” spaces just in case. Even when doctors say you’re healthy, it can be hard to trust your body, relax, or stop fearing the next panic attack.
You’re not broken — your nervous system is responding to perceived threat.
Panic disorder isn’t a flaw in your thinking or a sign that something is “wrong” with you. It’s a learned fear response shaped by past panic attacks, stressful experiences, and your brain’s attempt to protect you from danger when it senses physical symptoms.
Therapy focuses on helping your mind and body relearn safety around those sensations and reduce the fear of future panic attacks — not forcing reassurance or telling you to “just calm down.”
What panic attack actually is
At its core, panic disorder is a fear of having another panic attack or losing control when intense symptoms appear. This often shows up as worries about physical sensations like a racing heart, dizziness, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. You may become overly focused on how your body feels, constantly monitoring sensations and scanning for signs of danger.
It’s common to replay panic symptoms long after they pass, second-guess what you noticed, or doubt whether you’re actually safe. You might feel unusually hyperaware and wonder if another panic attack is coming or if something serious is about to happen.
How Therapy Helps
Feel calmer and grounded when panic symptoms or sensations arise
Spend less time fearing the next panic attack or replaying episodes
Respond to discomfort without immediately assuming danger or loss of control
Approach places or situations you once avoided with greater confidence
Reduce catastrophic thinking and build a more balanced inner voice
Trust your body instead of constantly monitoring symptoms
Experience daily life as manageable rather than driven by panic
