Panic Attack Disorder Therapy in Knoxville, TN

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Panic attack disorder therapy FAQs

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 Knoxville 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.

Need more help deciding?

Panic attacks can be described as sudden attacks of intense fear that last for several minutes, during which one can feel various symptoms. Panic attacks can be very painful and significantly affect personal well-being, both short-term and long-term.

If you are experiencing panic attacks, reach out to Thriveworks Knoxville, TN for help. We have panic attack disorder therapists who are here and ready to support you.

Symptoms of Panic Disorder

According to the DMS 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual), repeated panic attacks are considered a symptom of panic disorder. However, panic attacks and panic disorder can be treated. Counseling for panic attacks and panic disorder therapy is proven to be effective in most cases.

According to the DSM 5, symptoms of panic attacks are:

Sudden feeling of intense anxiety
Breathing difficulties (shortness of breath or hyperventilation)
Heart palpitations or a racing heart
Chest pains
Sweating
Trembling or shaking
Dizziness
Nausea
Feeling a loss of control
Fear of going crazy or dying

Panic attacks do not last long, in general (about 10 minutes or less), although some of the symptoms may persist for a longer time. For many people, the first panic attack may occur during a stressful time in life.

Effects of Panic Disorder

Some of the challenges persons with panic disorder may face are:

Constant worry about the possibility of having another panic attack at any time
Avoidance of numerous situations in which panic attack could occur (for example: elevators; crowded places, such as theaters, stores and restaurants; traveling far from home… etc)
Decrease of quality of life and personal well-being

If you have some of the symptoms listed above, you should consider searching for professional help (panic disorder therapy or counseling for panic attacks).

Schedule Panic Attack Disorder Therapy at Thriveworks Knoxville

A Knoxville therapist or counselor can help you define and understand panic attacks/panic disorder and their development as well as demystify common irrational beliefs regarding their symptoms (for example “Palpitations cause heart attacks”). Panic disorder therapy and counseling for panic attacks can help you restructure your maladaptive thoughts, which lead to panic attacks and learn techniques to control and prevent panic attacks (e.g. respiratory control, breathing retraining exercises and progressive muscle relaxation).

We encourage you to contact us to get more information or to schedule a session with our qualified therapists/counselors. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. We’re here for you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.

Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our therapists and counselors in Knoxville accept 29 insurance plans

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Medicare Advantage
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | BCBS
Carelon
Cigna Metro National Public Schools (MNPS)
Cigna | Evernorth
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Self-pay costs at Knoxville

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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