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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. Wherever you are located in District of Columbia, 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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Together, we will:

explore the "how" behind your experiences so you feel validated in the way you are feeling, figure out tangible strategies that work for you so you no longer feel powerless when symptoms take over, and we'll get you back to living the life YOU want.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's evidence-based, client-centered and short-term- I use techniques supported by research such as CBT, ACT, ERP and DBT Skills, tailor my approach to YOU and your situation, and strive to get you to a place where you no longer need me.

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  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • College Students
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
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figure out what needs to change and how to feel better. We can discover ways to align your behaviors to what you value and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. We will explore big life changes, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other stressors.


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Together, we will:

figure out what needs to change and how to feel better. We can discover ways to align your behaviors to what you value and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. We will explore big life changes, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other stressors.

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I believe in helping my clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, physiology, environment, and behavior so that they can truly connect with their lives in a meaningful, purposeful way. Your goals and values guide therapy session-by-session.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Professional Women
  • Self-Esteem
  • Situational Stress
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Kim Zimmerman
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.

Something to know about my approach is:

My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Styles
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mindfulness
  • Motherhood
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
  • Working Professionals
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Lauren Necesario Smith
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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.


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Together, we will:

explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.

Something to know about my approach is:

Through gentle exploration and skill building, you will be guided to a place of understanding, acceptance, and compassion for where you are in your journey and how you got here. I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them.


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Together, we will:

If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), executive functioning coaching for ADHD, and mindfulness based approaches. Boundary work is another big portion of my practice.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Executive Coaching
  • Financial Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Acceptance
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