Expert Mass Mental Health Treatment

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety condition marked by sudden, intense episodes of fear and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, or shortness of breath. At Clearhaven Recovery Center in Waltham, MA, panic symptoms are addressed within individualized treatment plans that combine clinical therapy with evidence-based approaches focused on anxiety and co-occurring conditions. While Clearhaven’s main focus is outpatient addiction treatment, its programs also treat mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, which can include panic disorder symptoms as part of co-occurring care. 

Clearhaven provides therapeutic modalities—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—that are effective for anxiety and panic symptoms. These therapies can help clients understand panic triggers, develop coping skills, and reduce the frequency and intensity of panic episodes. While there isn’t a specifically branded “panic disorder program,” anxiety treatment is integrated into the individual mental health care offered as part of co-occurring disorder support. 

Yes. Clearhaven’s outpatient structure allows clients to receive ongoing therapy for panic and anxiety while living at home, attending work or school, and maintaining daily responsibilities. This flexible format includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options, which support consistent therapeutic engagement without overnight stays. 

If appropriate, clients may receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as part of addressing co-occurring mental health needs. This is especially useful when panic symptoms occur alongside substance use or other mental health conditions. MAT can be combined with therapy to help manage symptoms more effectively. 

Clearhaven’s clinical team employs a range of proven therapeutic approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change panic-triggered thought patterns.
  
  
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
  
  

Motivational Interviewing and relapse prevention techniques when panic co-exists with substance use challenges.
These therapies help build long-term coping strategies that support overall mental health.

Clearhaven specializes in co-occurring treatment, meaning panic symptoms are addressed within the context of overall mental health and substance use needs. Clients whose primary concern is panic disorder without co-occurring substance use may still receive supportive care and therapy as part of a broader outpatient mental health program. 

If panic attacks, persistent anxiety, or fear responses are disrupting your daily life or contributing to other health challenges (like substance use), it can be helpful to reach out. Clearhaven’s intake process begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine the best combination of therapeutic services tailored to your needs.