Evidence-based panic disorder treatment through our PHP and IOP mental health programs. CBT, exposure therapy, and medication management from licensed clinicians in a supportive, family-style environment.
Panic disorder involves recurring, unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future episodes. Symptoms fall into three categories.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, we can help.
Call (857) 312-1697Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
Structured daily programming with CBT-based group therapy, individual sessions, exposure therapy, and psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours. Our most intensive outpatient level for panic disorder.
Learn About PHP →Step-down from PHP with flexible scheduling. Continue CBT, interoceptive exposure, and coping skills practice. Choose 9 AM, 12:30 PM, or 6 PM sessions.
Learn About IOP →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Continue panic disorder treatment with CBT skills groups and exposure work without disrupting your career.
Evening Track Details →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly to maintain progress and prevent relapse of panic symptoms.
Learn About OP →All program levels available virtually — especially helpful for clients with agoraphobia or difficulty traveling during early treatment. Mix in-person and virtual sessions.
Telehealth Options →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages psychiatric medication for panic disorder. SSRIs and SNRIs for long-term management, with short-term benzodiazepines available for acute episodes when clinically appropriate.
Medication Details →Evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy specifically designed for panic disorder, targeting catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily sensations and avoidance behaviors.
Nurse Practitioner evaluation and medication assessment within 24 hours of PHP admission. SSRI and SNRI options discussed same-day.
Structured exposure therapy targeting panic triggers. Interoceptive exposure helps you safely experience physical sensations of panic in a controlled environment, reducing fear of the sensations themselves.
Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions. Switch between time slots daily based on your work and family commitments.
Small caseloads mean your clinician has time for personalized treatment planning and individualized attention to your specific panic triggers.
One-on-one therapy with your assigned clinician every week, regardless of program level. Personalized exposure hierarchies and cognitive restructuring.
SSRIs and SNRIs for long-term panic management, with short-term benzodiazepines available for acute episodes when clinically appropriate. Managed by our on-site Nurse Practitioner.
Individual family sessions plus monthly Zoom education groups. Families learn how to support a loved one with panic disorder without reinforcing avoidance behaviors.
Diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation integrated into programming — skills that directly counter the physical symptoms of panic attacks.
All program levels available virtually — critical for clients whose agoraphobia makes leaving home difficult during early treatment stages.
Start treatment within 24–48 hours of your initial call. Multiple weekly admission opportunities available.
Every recovery is unique, but here is a general framework for what to expect during panic disorder treatment at Trailhead.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
Our staff combines professional credentials with deep expertise in anxiety and panic disorders — they understand what you’re going through.
Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and trauma.
Master’s-level clinician with 10+ years treating anxiety and panic disorders. Trained in CBT, exposure therapy, and interoceptive techniques.
Manages psychiatric medication including SSRIs and SNRIs for panic disorder. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours of admission.
5+ years in behavioral health. Coordinates life skills support, employment accommodations, and aftercare planning for clients with anxiety disorders.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery journey.
Multiple dedicated spaces for group sessions, each designed for a different therapeutic modality.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness practice.
Calm decompression space when you need a quiet moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for socializing and stress-free fun.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch provided for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
Panic disorder affects approximately 2–3% of American adults each year, with women being nearly 2x more likely to be diagnosed than men. It typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood.
Despite being highly treatable, many people suffer for years before seeking help. Studies show that 40% of people with panic disorder also develop agoraphobia, significantly limiting their ability to work, socialize, and live independently. The average time from symptom onset to treatment is 10+ years.
These numbers reflect real people in Salem, Derry, Nashua, Manchester, and communities across New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts who deserve access to evidence-based panic disorder treatment.
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Understand that panic disorder is a real medical condition, not overreacting or attention-seeking. Panic attacks involve genuine physiological responses — racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain — that feel life-threatening to the person experiencing them. Education helps you respond with empathy.
Avoid saying things like “just calm down” or “there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Validate their experience instead: “I can see this is really scary for you. I’m here.” Dismissing their fear can increase shame and delay them from seeking help.
It’s natural to want to protect a loved one from anxiety, but helping them avoid feared situations reinforces the panic cycle. Instead, gently encourage them to face challenges while supporting their treatment plan. Work with their therapist on how to help.
If your loved one has a panic attack, stay calm. Guide them through slow breathing — in for 4 counts, hold for 4, out for 6. Remind them the attack will pass, it’s not dangerous, and they’ve gotten through this before.
Supporting someone with panic disorder can be exhausting. Your wellbeing matters too. Consider therapy for yourself, set your own boundaries, and maintain your routines. You can’t support them if you’re running on empty.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients. We offer individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering anxiety disorders, family dynamics, and how to support recovery without enabling avoidance.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people with panic disorder to avoid seeking treatment — often because the idea of therapy itself feels overwhelming, or because avoidance has become their primary coping mechanism.
Our family support program provides education and community for anyone supporting a loved one with panic disorder or anxiety.
Topics include understanding panic disorder, supporting without enabling avoidance, family dynamics, and building a recovery-supportive home environment.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide panic disorder treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28, with clients commuting from:
Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts — serving clients from both states.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
