About panic disorder and panic attacks
Find therapists who focus on panic disorder and panic attacks, with profiles that outline approaches, credentials, languages and clinical focus. Browse the listings below to identify clinicians whose experience and methods align with what you are seeking.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether panic disorder and panic attacks is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has panic disorder and panic attacks among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for panic disorder and panic attacks
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCarmen Chaney, LIMHP
Ref 48397
Therapist blending practical skills and compassion
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCindy Singh, LCSW
Ref 307805
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Polish
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingChristina Rodriguez, LPC
Ref 286005
Helping people build calm and stronger self-worth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLauren Anzelone, LCSW
Ref 70436
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAlexandra Matustik, LMFT
Ref 350108
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJade Round, BACP
Ref 180505
Practical, person-focused therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingGayden Mcfarlin Fite, LPC-MHSP
Ref 273754
Calm, experienced guide for anxiety and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa Peter, LCSW, LIMHP
Ref 288708
Practical skills for anxiety and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
Ref 261180
Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingRobert Skuy, LCSW
Ref 53066
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
Ref 15781
Steady, practical counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanna Bienkowska, BACP
Ref 169468
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Polish
View listingMore about panic disorder and panic attacks
Understanding panic disorder and panic attacks
Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear or discomfort that build rapidly and often include physical sensations such as racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling, or dizziness. When these attacks occur repeatedly and produce persistent worry about future attacks or significant changes in behavior to avoid them, the pattern is commonly described as panic disorder. Living with recurrent panic attacks can affect daily routines, work, relationships and your sense of safety in everyday situations.
Because the symptoms can mirror physical health conditions, many people first consult a medical provider to rule out other causes. You may notice that attacks come on in response to specific triggers, or sometimes without an obvious precipitant. The fear of having another attack often becomes a central concern, shaping choices about travel, social engagements and activities that once felt comfortable. Therapy aims to address both the panic symptoms themselves and the ways those symptoms change how you live.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for panic disorder and panic attacks
If you notice intense episodes of fear that peak within minutes and include strong physical sensations, you may be experiencing panic attacks. If those episodes lead you to worry repeatedly about when another attack will occur or prompt you to avoid places or situations where attacks have happened, therapy can help. You may also feel preoccupied with checking physical sensations, visiting emergency rooms more often than before, or withdrawing from friends and family because of fear of embarrassment or judgement.
Therapy can be useful even if your attacks are infrequent but leave you exhausted or fearful for days afterward. You might want to seek help if panic has begun to limit your life - for example, if it interferes with work performance, commuting, parenting responsibilities or social connections. Many people seek therapy when self-help strategies have not reduced the frequency or intensity of attacks, or when attempts to manage symptoms increase anxiety. Reaching out for professional support is a way to learn tools that target both the immediate symptoms and the patterns that maintain them over time.
What to expect in therapy - session structure and early steps
Initial assessment and setting goals
Early sessions typically involve gathering information about your history with panic, current symptoms, medical background and how attacks affect your daily life. You and the therapist will talk about what you hope to change, and establish measurable goals such as reducing attack frequency, managing symptoms when they occur, or increasing comfort in specific situations. Together you will build a plan that can include short-term coping strategies and longer-term skill development.
Session rhythm and skill practice
Therapy sessions often follow a regular rhythm - review of recent experiences, practice of techniques, and planning for between-session work. You will likely spend time learning and rehearsing skills in session so you can apply them when an attack begins. Homework or practice assignments are common because the skills become more effective with repetition outside the therapy room. The pace of work is collaborative and tailored to your readiness for different interventions.
Common therapeutic approaches used for panic disorder and panic attacks
Different therapists bring varied orientations, and many people benefit from combining methods. Cognitive-behavioral approaches are widely used and focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns, as well as reducing avoidance. For example, techniques may target catastrophic interpretations of bodily sensations and help you reinterpret those sensations in less threatening ways. Exposure-based methods, which some therapists list among their approaches, address avoidance by creating controlled opportunities to face feared sensations or situations so your body and mind learn that panic symptoms can be tolerated and do not signal imminent danger.
Other therapists list mindfulness-based or acceptance-oriented approaches among their approaches. These methods emphasize observing sensations and thoughts with less judgment, increasing your capacity to stay present during distressing moments. Some clinicians incorporate breathing and interoceptive exercises that intentionally bring on mild symptoms in a safe setting so you can practice responding without avoidance. You may also encounter therapists who list EMDR among their approaches; in such cases this is presented as one of several ways they work with trauma-related or distressing memories that can interact with panic symptoms. Throughout, therapists typically tailor strategies to your preferences, level of distress and daily life demands rather than following a single formula.
How online therapy works for panic disorder and panic attacks
Online therapy brings many of the same techniques used in person into a digital format. You meet with a therapist by video or sometimes by phone, and sessions follow a similar structure of assessment, skill-building and review. The virtual format can make it easier to practice certain exercises in your actual environment - for example, rehearsing coping techniques in the places where you typically feel anxious. Therapists who provide remote services often describe how they adapt exposure exercises and interoceptive practice to work safely at home or in familiar settings.
When you start online therapy, plan for a few practical considerations such as ensuring a quiet, uninterrupted space for sessions, checking that your technology supports video calls, and clarifying how you and the therapist will manage moments of high distress between sessions. Many clinicians will discuss safety planning and steps to take if symptoms escalate, and they will outline how to contact local emergency resources if you need immediate in-person assistance. Online therapy can be an effective way to access clinicians who list particular approaches or language skills you prefer, and it allows you to continue work from different locations as long as local regulations around practice are observed.
Tips for choosing the right therapist for panic disorder and panic attacks
Start by thinking about what matters most to you in a therapeutic relationship - whether that is an emphasis on evidence-informed techniques like cognitive-behavioral strategies, a gentler acceptance-based approach, or experience working with overlapping concerns such as health anxiety or panic-related avoidance. Use listings to identify therapists who describe working with panic disorder and who list the approaches and populations that resonate with you. Pay attention to credentials and descriptions of clinical focus, languages spoken, and any notes about experience with related issues like trauma or anxiety disorders.
When reviewing profiles, note how therapists describe their typical session structure and the kinds of between-session work they recommend. You might prefer a therapist who outlines concrete skill practice and stepwise exposure tasks, or someone who emphasizes a reflective process with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Consider practical matters such as session format - whether you prefer video sessions or a mix of phone and video - and how the therapist describes communication outside sessions for questions or scheduling. Finally, trust your sense of fit. A good match is one where you feel heard, understood and offered approaches that align with your goals. If a profile does not feel like the right fit, keep looking until you find a clinician whose style and descriptions match your needs.
Therapy for panic disorder and panic attacks offers a path to understand the mechanisms that maintain panic and to build tools that reduce its grip on your life. With the right approach and a therapist whose methods align with your goals, you can learn to respond to symptoms with greater confidence and to expand the activities and relationships that matter to you.