Panic Disorder is a debilitating anxiety disorder that is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the fingers, and abdominal distress. People who develop this disorder experience feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly without warning. Because of the intense symptoms that accompany Panic Disorder it may be mistakenly for a life-threatening illness.
Cognitive–behavioral therapy CBT, in conjunction with medication management is the preferred method of treatment for anxiety disorders.

(Please refer to Psychotherapy: Individual, Couples, Groups and Family for more information about treatment modalities)

Barbara Adams, Psy.D.
KrisTina Brosius-Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Charles Cooper, Ph.D.
Tom Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Anthony Fiore, Ph.D.
Veronica Gutierrez, Ph.D.
Badri Moghadam, Ph.D.
Jean Otto, Ph.D.
Theodore Otvos, Ph.D.
Michael Parra, Ph.D.
Ali Redjaian, Psy.D.
David Sequeira. Ph.D.
Beth Staehling, Psy.D.
James Sturges, Ph.D.
Sandra Watson, Psy.D.