What is Panic Disorder Treatment?
Panic disorder treatment is what helps ease the sudden surges of fear and the dread of when the next one will hit. It is not about being weak. For most people it means medication management, sometimes paired with practical strategies, matched to how panic shows up for them.
Treatment can lower how often the attacks come and loosen the grip of the fear between them. We adjust carefully and stay close as your symptoms change, so you spend less of your life bracing for the next wave.
Care is led by Dr. Aminata Kamara, a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner (PMHNP), alongside our clinical team.
Does this sound like you?
A panic attack is more than feeling nervous. Day to day, it can feel like:
Your heart pounds so hard you wonder if something is seriously wrong
You cannot catch your breath, and your chest feels tight
You feel dizzy, shaky, or like you might lose control
You start avoiding places where an attack might happen
You live fearing the next attack, even when nothing is wrong
Panic Disorders We Treat
Sudden, unexpected attacks
Panic strikes out of nowhere, with no clear trigger, often peaking within minutes.
Physical-symptom panic
A racing heart, chest tightness, or shortness of breath that can feel like a medical emergency.
Fear of the next attack
The constant, anticipatory worry about when and where panic will strike again.
Avoidance and agoraphobia
When you start avoiding places, situations, or leaving home to keep an attack from happening.
Co-occurring anxiety or depression
When panic travels with broader anxiety or low mood, which is common, and needs a plan that treats both.
How We Approach Your Care
We start by understanding you
We take time to learn how your panic attacks show up, what tends to set them off, and what you have already tried.
We explain what we find
We target what is costing you most, whether that is the attacks themselves or the fear and avoidance between them.
We find the right medication, carefully
We find the appropriate medication carefully, starting thoughtfully and adjusting based on how you respond.
We pair medication with support
Medication can ease the attacks, and we coordinate with your therapist on the fear and avoidance.
We stay with you
Panic can ebb and flare, so we keep checking in and adjusting as your symptoms shift.
As part of a thorough evaluation, we order baseline labs to help rule out other medical causes for your symptoms
We're a good fit for you, if:
You're an adult, teen, or child (age 5 and up) living with recurring panic attacks
The fear of attacks is making you avoid places or stay home
You're tired of structuring your life around the next attack
Life After Treating Your Panic Disorder
The attacks come less often and feel less terrifying when they do.
Your body stops feeling like it might betray you at any moment.
Leaving the house gets easier as the fear loosens its grip.
You re-engage with work, relationships, and the things you enjoy.
You stop organizing your days around avoiding the next one.
You regain the confidence to go where you want, when you want.
How to Get Started
1
Reach Out
Schedule a visit by phone or through the contact page. No referral needed.
2
Meet Your Provider
Meet with our team to talk through your symptoms and build a plan that fits your life.
3
Begin Your Plan
Start treatment and medication management built around your goals, with ongoing follow-up.
Panic Disorder Treatment FAQs
How is panic disorder treated by a psychiatric provider?
Panic disorder treatment usually combines medication management with practical strategies. We assess how your attacks show up and build a plan tailored to you, adjusting as needed.
What is the difference between panic attacks and anxiety?
Anxiety tends to build gradually, while panic attacks come on suddenly and intensely, often with strong physical symptoms. We treat both, and they frequently occur together.
What if past medications haven't worked?
That's common. The right plan is often a matter of fit. We monitor closely, adjust as needed, and can use pharmacogenomic (GeneSight) testing to help guide medication choice.
Can I get panic disorder treatment online in North Dakota or Minnesota?
Yes. We provide treatment and medication management in person in Fargo and online anywhere in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Does insurance cover panic disorder treatment?
We accept most major insurance plans across North Dakota and Minnesota, along with self-pay.