Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder treatment by telehealth

Sudden, intense episodes of fear accompanied by physical symptoms. We help you understand and manage panic attacks to reclaim your daily life.

Book a panic disorder evaluation Call (432) 770-3341 Free 2-minute screening

Symptoms we look for

Sudden fear
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Fear of losing control

Our approach to panic disorder

SSRIs, SNRIs, or benzodiazepines may be used for acute relief. We also provide education and referrals for panic-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

What your first panic disorder appointment looks like

The initial evaluation runs 60 to 90 minutes over secure video. Bright Setorglo, PMHNP-BC takes a full history — how long symptoms have lasted, what makes them better or worse, sleep, medical conditions, family history, and anything you have already tried. There is no rushing and no ten-minute intake.

You leave the first visit with a working diagnosis, a written plan, and, when medication is appropriate, a prescription sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose. Follow-up visits run 20 to 30 minutes and are scheduled as closely as your plan needs — weekly at first if a medication is being started or adjusted, then spaced out as things stabilize.

Treatment options

Medication management — starting, adjusting, combining, or tapering psychiatric medication, with side effects reviewed at every visit.
Ongoing monitoring — symptom tracking between visits, so changes are caught early rather than at the next annual review.
Coordination — working alongside your therapist or primary care provider, and referring to therapy when that is the more effective next step.
Second opinions — reviewing an existing panic disorder diagnosis or a medication regimen that is not working.

Free panic disorder screening

The Panic Disorder Screening (PDSS-SR) takes 1-2 minutes and scores instantly. It is not a diagnosis, but it tells you whether an evaluation is worth booking — and gives your first visit a head start, because you arrive with a measured baseline instead of a guess.

Does insurance cover panic disorder treatment?

In most cases, yes. We work with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, and most plans cover a telehealth psychiatric visit at the same rate as an in-person one. Self-pay rates are quoted before you book, so there is no surprise bill.

Where we treat panic disorder

Online throughout Texas — you need to be physically located in Texas at the time of your visit. Same-day and next-day appointments are common, and most new patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours.

Houston · Dallas · Austin · San Antonio · Fort Worth · El Paso · every city we serve

Related conditions

Depression · Anxiety · ADHD · PTSD · Bipolar Disorder · OCD

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This page is general health information, not medical advice. Panic Disorder requires evaluation by a qualified clinician, and no website can diagnose you. In crisis, call or text 988, text HOME to 741741, or call 911.