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A panic attack is the physical manifestation of overwhelming fear - it often occurs for no apparent reason and has nothing to do with a real threat against you. Sometimes it occurs because of anxiety or as a trauma response to something happening around you.

If you suffer from panic attacks, we’ll bet you want to find relief as soon as possible, and Mental Health Match can help connect you with a great therapist for panic attack therapy. Whether you are located in downtown La Mesa, the suburbs of La Mesa, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, National City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Signs of a Panic Attack

Anyone who deals with chronic panic attacks should seek professional help. In case you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing panic attacks, here are some symptoms to look out for:

  • A sense of impending doom
  • Anxiousness
  • Irrational thinking
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Chest pains

If you’re worried you might be suffering from panic attacks, check out this article from licensed therapist Chris Warren-Dickins about panic attacks, how to understand them, and what you can do to prevent them.

Start Panic Attack Therapy Today!

Panic attacks, and the fear of having panic attacks in the future, can keep you constantly wound up. Left untreated, panic attacks can even lead to phobias and even agoraphobia. Therefore, it’s critical to seek treatment from a therapist or counselor today. Mental Health Match can help you find a licensed therapist who’ll give you the tools and treatment you need to leave panic attacks in the past. Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Dr. Anissa York
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explore how anxiety & insecurities show up in your body, how you cope, & what your relationships look like. This will help increase understanding of patterns, align with what's meaningful to you, improve communication, & build on emotion tolerance.


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explore how anxiety & insecurities show up in your body, how you cope, & what your relationships look like. This will help increase understanding of patterns, align with what's meaningful to you, improve communication, & build on emotion tolerance.

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I'm trained in scientific approaches that can create new insights about your feelings & behaviors. I’ll create a customized plan based on your needs that includes helping you identify unhelpful patterns & develop skills to bring you calm & balance.

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Specialized in evidence-based treatments for couples therapy, teen and adolescent concerns and adjustment, trauma, anxiety, and depression. We focus on root causes as well as active-problem solving Our approach is active and engaging.

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Ariadna Armenta
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Work collaboratively to identify your areas of concern, create realistic goals, and process difficult thoughts and emotions that may be getting in the way of becoming your best self.


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Work collaboratively to identify your areas of concern, create realistic goals, and process difficult thoughts and emotions that may be getting in the way of becoming your best self.

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My primary goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are, work collaboratively to set your goals, and use my knowledge of CBT, ACT, and DBT to help you implement real steps towards meeting them.

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Rebecca Foster
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Explore how I can support you in this journey of life. Create goals that we can collaboratively work on throughout our sessions together.


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Explore how I can support you in this journey of life. Create goals that we can collaboratively work on throughout our sessions together.

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I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I tailor my interventions around each client’s needs and use CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, attachment therapy, and play.

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Bianca Cabanas
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We will work together in keeping you engaged in caring for yourself and showing up for your life again.


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We will work together in keeping you engaged in caring for yourself and showing up for your life again.

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My approach is direct while being client driven. I will work as hard as my client in assisting them in identifying the areas of needed improvement. I am trained in EMDR, havening and utilize a psychodynamic approach.

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