Evidence-based panic disorder treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. CBT, exposure therapy, and individualized care from licensed clinicians in a supportive, family-style environment.
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Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future episodes. Recognizing the signs is the first step toward getting help.
Early Signs Panic disorder often begins with sudden episodes of intense fear that peak within minutes. You may experience a racing heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or a sense that something terrible is about to happen. Between attacks, you might find yourself worrying about when the next one will strike.
Escalating As the disorder intensifies, avoidance behaviors develop — skipping situations where panic attacks have occurred. You may stop driving, avoid crowded places, or refuse to leave home alone. Physical symptoms like dizziness, tingling, sweating, and nausea become more frequent. Work, relationships, and daily routines begin to suffer.
Severe At this stage, panic disorder can become debilitating. Agoraphobia may develop — an intense fear of situations where escape feels difficult. Chest pain and heart pounding may mimic cardiac events, leading to repeated ER visits. The fear of panic itself becomes a constant presence, narrowing your world and isolating you from the people and activities you love.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs at any level, help is available. Recovery begins with a single step.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
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Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with CBT-based group therapy, individual sessions, exposure therapy, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life while continuing panic disorder treatment.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your life.
Telehealth →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages medications for panic disorder. SSRIs, SNRIs, or short-term options combined with therapy for comprehensive care.
Medication Details →Every recovery is unique. Here’s a general framework for what to expect as each phase builds on the last — like stones stacking toward strength.
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Our staff combines professional credentials with lived recovery experience. Click to learn more.
Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for anxiety disorders including panic disorder and agoraphobia.
10+ years treating anxiety disorders. Leads CBT and exposure therapy groups and individual counseling sessions with compassion and expertise.
Manages psychiatric medications for panic disorder including SSRIs and SNRIs. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone through panic disorder can feel confusing and helpless. These evidence-based steps can help you take care of both yourself and your loved one.
Panic disorder is a real medical condition involving changes in brain chemistry and the nervous system — not weakness or overreacting. Understanding the biology helps you respond with compassion rather than frustration.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I want to help you get the support you need.” Encourage treatment without enabling avoidance behaviors.
It’s natural to want to protect someone from panic, but always driving for them, canceling plans, or avoiding triggers on their behalf reinforces the avoidance cycle. Gently encourage them to face fears with professional support.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering anxiety disorders, family dynamics, and how to support recovery from panic disorder. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, join a support group like NAMI, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Use “I” statements: “I’ve noticed you’re struggling and I want to help” rather than “You need to get over this.” Choose a calm moment and offer specific help rather than pressure.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people struggling with panic disorder to resist treatment. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s panic disorder or anxiety condition.
Topics include understanding anxiety disorders, family dynamics, communication skills, and building a recovery-supportive home.
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. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
