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Panic Attack Therapy in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Living in constant fear of panic attacks is exhausting.

Maybe the panic attacks started out of the blue, leaving you terrified of when the next one will strike. Or perhaps you’ve ended up in the ER, convinced you were having a heart attack or medical emergency. You may find yourself afraid to go to work, school, or anywhere outside your home, or only going if someone else is with you, just in case.


Whatever your experience looks like, the fear of panic attacks has started to take over. You may be telling yourself…

“I thought I was having a heart attack.”
“I can’t be alone in case it happens again.”
“What if I lose control in public?”

These thoughts feel so real that they keep you stuck in a cycle of fear and avoidance.


The impact of panic disorder goes beyond the attacks themselves:

  • Feeling on edge every day, scanning your body for the slightest sign of panic
  • Avoiding work, school, or social events for fear of triggering an episode
  • Relying on others for constant reassurance or needing someone with you at all times
  • Losing the ability to relax, focus, or feel like yourself again

You may be here because you’re tired of panic attacks calling the shots. You want to feel calmer, more in control, and able to enjoy life without constant worry or fear.

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The good news is that panic disorder is highly treatable.

With the right support, you can break free from the cycle of fear, avoidance, and panic. Therapy can help you get back to living your life without feeling controlled by anxiety.

It may feel impossible right now, but you can feel like yourself again. You can go places without fear holding you back. You can enjoy your independence and trust that you’ll be okay, even if a panic attack happens. And I can help you get there.

  • Understand what panic is, and why it feels so overwhelming even though it isn’t dangerous.
  • Build skills to calm your mind and body so panic no longer controls your day.
  • Gradually face the situations you’ve been avoiding, so you can get back to living your life.
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I’ll walk with you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and pace. My approach to panic disorder therapy is grounded in both compassion and proven techniques, helping you rebuild a sense of safety, confidence, and freedom.

Whether through virtual therapy sessions across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, or in-person therapy in North Attleboro, MA, we’ll create a plan that works for your life.

You don’t have to live in fear of panic attacks.

It’s time to regain your freedom, and I can help you get there.

Let’s find a format that works for your life so you can take the next step forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is panic disorder therapy just about learning coping skills or distraction techniques?

Not at all. While coping tools can sometimes offer short-term relief, they often keep you stuck in the cycle of fearing panic attacks. The work we’ll do together goes deeper. You’ll learn how panic actually works in your mind and body, why it feels so overwhelming, and how to respond in a way that reduces its power over time. Instead of avoiding or distracting, therapy helps you face panic in a safe and gradual way so you can break free from the fear and get back to living your life.

Can therapy really stop panic attacks?

Yes. While occasional anxiety is normal, panic disorder is very treatable. Many people experience fewer and less intense attacks — and gain confidence that they can handle them when they do happen.

What if I have a panic attack during therapy?

This is actually an opportunity. You’ll be supported in real time to use tools and experience that panic isn’t dangerous, which helps reduce its power in the long run.

How long does it take to see results?

It varies, but many clients start to feel relief within the first several weeks of therapy as they learn new skills and shift their relationship with panic.

How do we get started?

You can reach out to me here to begin your path to success.