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Panic Attacks services offered in Canonsburg, Washington and Philadelphia, PA
The overwhelming fear of a panic attack can make you feel stuck in fight-or-flight for weeks or longer. Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers in-person and telehealth urgent care appointments to support adults and children experiencing panic attacks. The experienced team takes an empathetic approach to managing the physical and emotional side effects of panic. They offer advanced therapies, including medication, to bring your panic attacks under control and stabilize your mental health. Call the office in Canonsburg, Washington, or Bala Cynwyd (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, to schedule a consultation for panic attacks. You can also book an appointment online at any time.
Panic Attacks Q & A
What are panic attacks?
Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear that develop suddenly when no actual danger is present. The intensity of the attack can make a person feel out of control and cause physical symptoms that could be mistaken for a heart attack or other medical event.
It’s not uncommon for people to experience at least one panic attack in their lifetime. But if panic attacks are frequent, you likely have a panic disorder.
The root cause of panic attacks isn’t well understood, but stress, brain changes, and genetics can play roles. You could be at increased risk of panic attacks if you have anxiety or another mental health condition.
Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers high-quality care to adults and children who experience occasional or persistent panic attacks. The skilled medical team provides psychotherapy, medication, and other treatments to prevent additional panic attacks.
When should I seek treatment for panic attacks?
Panic attacks come on quickly without warning, even when you’re sleeping. The intensity of an attack varies from person to person, with attacks lasting just a few minutes. However, you may continue to feel fearful of another attack for days or weeks.
Physical symptoms of a panic attack include:
- Trembling
- Hot flashes
- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
The anticipation of another attack can trigger persistent anxiety. You seek to avoid people, places, or situations that could trigger another attack.
Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting if you or your child needs help managing occasional or recurrent panic attacks and panic disorder.
The team provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in person and through telehealth to assess your symptoms and identify the appropriate treatment.
How are panic attacks treated?
Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers personalized care to reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks. This care can include:
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is talk therapy that helps you understand the factors that influence your panic attacks. Therapy gives you resources to cope with the effects panic has on your life and calm your fears about having additional attacks.
Medication
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other medications are available to treat acute panic attacks and to prevent further attacks.
Call the Pioneer Counseling and Consulting office nearest you to schedule a consultation for panic attacks. You can also book an appointment online at any time.