Conditions We Treat
Panic Disorder
Panic attacks can be frightening, but panic disorder responds well to thoughtful treatment.
Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks — sudden surges of intense fear with physical symptoms — followed by ongoing worry about future attacks or changes in behavior to avoid them.
Because panic symptoms can resemble medical problems, evaluation includes attention to physical health.
Common Symptoms
Racing or pounding heart
Shortness of breath or chest tightness
Dizziness, trembling, or sweating
A sense of losing control or impending doom
Fear of future attacks
Avoiding places or situations
Symptoms vary from person to person. Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis.
How We Can Help
Evaluation clarifies the pattern of attacks, possible medical contributors, and how panic is affecting your life.
If you are experiencing chest pain or a medical emergency, call 911.
Cavalieri Psychiatry provides psychiatric care for adults age 18 and older who are physically located in Florida at the time of their telepsychiatry appointment.
Treatment Options
Treatment is individualized. Recommendations depend on your history, symptoms, preferences, and goals — and not every option is appropriate for every patient.
Depending on your needs, a plan may include medication management, education about your condition, practical lifestyle recommendations related to sleep, stress, and routine, referral to psychotherapy, and coordination of care with your other clinicians when appropriate.
Progress is reviewed together over time, and the plan is adjusted as your needs change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Panic Disorder can involve recurring panic attacks with sudden intense fear, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest discomfort, trembling, or a feeling of losing control.
A panic attack can happen once or occasionally, while Panic Disorder involves repeated unexpected panic attacks along with ongoing worry or behavior changes related to having another attack.
Diagnosis involves a psychiatric evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, possible triggers, frequency of panic attacks, and how they affect your daily life.
Treatment may include medication management, psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle recommendations, and coordination with other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Yes. Cavalieri Psychiatry provides telepsychiatry for adults age 18 and older who are physically located in Florida at the time of their appointment.
Take the Next Step
A confidential conversation is a good place to start. We’ll help you understand whether the practice is the right fit.
We aim to respond to new patient inquiries within one business day.
This practice does not provide emergency psychiatric services. In an emergency, call 911 or call or text 988.