Panic Attacks & Phobias
Reclaim Your Calm
Panic attacks can strike without warning – your heart races, your chest tightens, and fear takes over. Phobias, too, can quietly shape your daily choices, limiting your freedom and keeping you stuck in avoidance. These intense reactions are not signs of weakness. They’re your nervous system trying to protect you – even when that protection is no longer necessary.
At Dr. Brad Shamis & Associates, we offer specialized therapy for panic attacks and phobias, designed to help you calm your nervous system, confront your fears safely, and regain a sense of control in your life.
Long-Term Relief Is Possible
We understand how isolating and frustrating it can be to live with panic attacks or phobias. Our compassionate, client-centered approach creates a space where you’re not judged—you’re supported. We work collaboratively to help you:
• Develop effective coping strategies• Reduce avoidance behaviors
• Increase your tolerance for discomfort
• Feel safe in your body again
• Rebuild confidence in everyday situations
Understanding Panic and Phobias
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that may include physical symptoms like shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness, or a sense of impending doom. They often seem to come out of nowhere—but over time, they may create a fear of the panic itself, keeping you on edge and avoiding triggers.
Phobias are persistent, excessive fears of specific situations, objects, or experiences—like driving, flying, public speaking, or crowded spaces. While the fear may seem irrational, the emotional and physical response is very real.
Left untreated, both can interfere with your relationships, work, and sense of freedom. But with the right tools and support, healing is not only possible—it’s within reach.
You Can Heal - Even If It Feels Impossible
We use an integrative, trauma-informed approach to help you interrupt the fear cycle and begin responding differently to your triggers. Therapy sessions are customized to your unique history, symptoms, and goals. Our work may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns and reframe fear-based thinking
- Mindfulness and grounding techniques to regulate your body’s stress response
- EMDR Therapy to process traumatic memories that may be fueling panic or avoidance
- Gradual exposure work to reduce fear in a safe, supported environment
- Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) to shift limiting beliefs and internal responses
Building Confidence Through Compassion
While panic and phobias may feel like they’ve taken over your life, therapy can help you shift from fear-based living to empowered decision-making. Our goal is to help you not only manage your symptoms – but truly thrive. Whether you’ve been battling panic attacks for years or avoiding certain places or situations because of a phobia, you deserve support that works.
With the right guidance and tools, it is possible to walk into situations that once felt impossible – with a sense of calm, courage, and confidence.At Dr. Brad Shamis & Associates, we meet you with experience, empathy, and strategies that create real change.
You Don’t Have to Face It Alone
Take the first step toward freedom. Reach out today to schedule your consultation and explore how therapy can help you feel more grounded, capable, and in control.