What we treat · Mental health
Panic Attacks
Some individuals turn to substance use to alleviate the symptoms of their panic attacks, thereby leading to dependence and addiction to those substances.
- Dual dx — Standard of care
- PHP–OP — Full continuum
- OC — Lake Forest campus
- 24/7 — Admissions
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Condition overview
Understanding Panic attacks treatment
Panic attack is a condition that suddenly occurs in the body, causing intense feelings of fear and anxiety, even when there may be no real danger or risk at the time. Panic attacks typically last for a few minutes, and may accompany physical symptoms as well as mental and psychological symptoms. Most individuals who experience panic attacks report fear of death or dying during the attack.
Some individuals turn to substance use to alleviate the symptoms of their panic attacks, thereby leading to dependence and addiction to those substances.
At a glance
Whole-person care
Dual diagnosis is standard. We treat the full clinical picture, not isolated symptoms.
Right level of care
PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, and virtual options—step up or down without starting over.
Licensed clinical team
Individual and group work with clinicians accountable to your goals.
Confidential admissions
Benefits verification and honest guidance on fit—24/7 line available.
More about this program
Repeated and frequent occurrences of panic attacks may be diagnosed as panic disorder. Panic attacks and panic disorders may be induced by substance use and addiction to substances . Trying to quit using substances often causes withdrawal symptoms, one of which may be panic attacks, which may lead some individuals back to using substances, so it can become a never ending cycle.
Traumatic events such as violence, abuse, witnessing death, experiencing an accident or natural disasters could induce panic attacks when remembering the event, especially if the event happened during childhood.
Path to care
How we approach Panic attacks
Exact schedules vary by level of care. The path is consistent: assess, stabilize, build skills, and step intensity as you progress.
- Assess
Clinical intake
Confidential review of panic attacks, co-occurring conditions, safety, and logistics.
- Match
Level of care
Recommend PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, or virtual based on acuity—not a one-size default.
- Treat
Integrated programming
Therapy, skills, and dual-diagnosis work embedded in your weekly clinical structure.
- Step
Continuity
Step down or up intensity with the same team language as needs change.
Schedules are individualized — admissions can walk you through a sample week for your clinical needs.
Why OC Revive
Why seek care for Panic attacks here
PHP sits between weekly outpatient and full hospitalization—more clinical hours when you need them, without living at a facility overnight.
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Lake Forest outpatient setting
Orange County campus care designed for recovery—calm, accessible, clinically rigorous.
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Evidence-based modalities
CBT, DBT skills, group process, individual work, and experiential supports as clinically indicated.
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Family & real-life practice
Skills you use between sessions—at home, work, and in relationships.
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Insurance navigation
We help verify commercial benefits and explain coverage in plain language.
This path may fit if…
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Symptoms of panic attacks are affecting daily life
You are ready for professional outpatient support in Orange County.
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Co-occurring issues may be present
Substance use and mental health often travel together—we treat both when needed.
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You can engage outpatient care
You are medically appropriate for PHP, IOP, OP, or virtual levels—not in need of emergency inpatient stabilization only.
We will redirect if…
Immediate crisis or medical emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest ER. We can help with next-step outpatient planning after stabilization.
A different intensity is safer
If you need more or less structure, admissions will recommend the honest fit—not force a program.
Another specialty is required first
Some medical or psychiatric needs require concurrent specialists; we coordinate transparently.
Clinical toolkit
How treatment shows up in programming
Clinical and experiential work woven through the program day—skills you practice in session and take home each evening.
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DBT & CBT
Evidence-based frameworks for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and cognitive restructuring—practical skills you can use the same day, not only in session.
- Identify triggers and unhelpful thought patterns
- Build distress-tolerance tools for cravings and conflict
- Practice skills in group and individual settings
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Art & music therapy
Creative modalities when talk therapy is not enough. Expressing through art and music can lower anxiety, surface trauma safely, and open processing that words block.
- Nonverbal expression for hard-to-name feelings
- Reduce anxiety through structured creative work
- Integrated with clinical goals—not free-time only
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Yoga & meditation
Body-based regulation so recovery lives in the nervous system. Grounding, breath, and mindful movement help you stay present when stress spikes outside program hours.
- Breathwork and grounding for acute stress
- Gentle movement to reconnect body and mind
- Skills that travel home with you
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Group & peer support
Process groups and peer connection so you practice recovery with people who understand. Isolation fuels use; community builds accountability and hope.
- Clinical process groups led by licensed staff
- Peer connection without judgment
- Practice social skills in a safe setting
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Individual clinical work
One-to-one time with clinicians who track mood, substance use, and behavior on a plan built for you—not a one-size curriculum delivered on autopilot.
- Personalized treatment planning and check-ins
- Space for dual-diagnosis and trauma themes
- Clear goals between sessions
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Life skills & accountability
Time management, communication, stress tools, and relapse prevention so hours outside program still support recovery—especially for dual-diagnosis needs.
- Relapse-prevention planning you can follow
- Structure that fits work, school, and family
- Skills for relationships and daily life
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In-depth information
Mental Health Treatment
Panic attack is a condition that suddenly occurs in the body, causing intense feelings of fear and anxiety, even when there may be no real danger or risk at the time. Panic attacks typically last for a few minutes, and may accompany physical symptoms as well as mental and psychological symptoms. Most individuals who experience panic attacks report fear of death or dying during the attack.
Panic Attacks and Addiction
Some individuals turn to substance use to alleviate the symptoms of their panic attacks, thereby leading to dependence and addiction to those substances.
Repeated and frequent occurrences of panic attacks may be diagnosed as panic disorder. Panic attacks and panic disorders may be induced by substance use and addiction to substances . Trying to quit using substances often causes withdrawal symptoms, one of which may be panic attacks, which may lead some individuals back to using substances, so it can become a never ending cycle.
Trauma
Traumatic events such as violence, abuse, witnessing death, experiencing an accident or natural disasters could induce panic attacks when remembering the event, especially if the event happened during childhood.
Substance Abuse
Excessive use and dependence on substances such as drugs, alcohol and even caffeine may induce panic attacks due to their intensely addictive properties.
Panic Disorders
Individuals diagnosed with a condition of panic disorder may experience panic attacks without any triggers, and may experience them frequently and more intensely.
Treatment of Panic Attacks
Dual diagnosis of panic attacks and addiction can help specialists create treatment plans that include addiction treatment as well as anxiety treatment. Although results may not be immediate, successful treatment can help alleviate symptoms and overcome fear and anxiety.
Psychotherapy
Conventional talk therapy has been shown to be the most effective treatment for panic attacks and panic disorders by helping patients reprocess past traumatic experiences in a supportive safe space.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an e vidence-based modality that focuses on negative thought patterns that are related to the patient’s memories of past traumatic events, and by replacing them with positive thoughts and beliefs.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy helps panic attack patients to learn how to manage overwhelming emotions by using techniques such as mindfulness practices and emotion regulation.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Specialists using EMDR therapy stimulate a dissociative disorder patient’s traumatic thoughts at the same time as physical actions such as focusing on eye movements. This process can help alleviate stress caused by painful thoughts and memories while helping the patients reprocess them.
Our campus
A calm outpatient setting in Lake Forest
Comfortable common spaces, outdoor seating, and a clinical environment designed for focused day treatment—not a hospital ward.
Client voices
What people say about care here
“This is an amazing program with dedicated and passionate staff, counselors, and therapists. Everyone is positive and uplifting on a day to day basis. I felt very welcome and accepted during my time at the program.”
“Honestly these guys pretty much saved my life. The staff are fantastic and always there when you need them. The structure and support made recovery feel possible again.”
“OC Revive treated the whole picture—not just the substance. The team helped my family understand dual diagnosis and kept us in the conversation every step.”
What we treat together
Substance use & mental health—treated together
Dual diagnosis is standard, not an add-on. Explore topics below or start with a confidential admissions call.
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FAQ
Common questions
Still unsure whether this level fits? Admissions will walk you through it—no pressure.
(800) 808-675701Do you treat Panic attacks with dual diagnosis?
Yes. When substance use and mental health conditions co-occur, we integrate both into one plan across our continuum.
02Which level of care will I start in?
Admissions and clinical assessment match PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, or virtual care to your acuity, safety, and schedule.
03Where is treatment located?
OC Revive is based in Lake Forest, Orange County, with virtual options when clinically appropriate.
04Do you accept insurance?
We work with many commercial plans as in-network or out-of-network. Call (800) 808-6757 or use our verify form.
05How do I get started?
Call admissions 24/7 for a confidential conversation, or submit the form on this page for a callback.
Next step
Talk with admissions about Panic attacks
We will help verify insurance, explain levels of care, and map a plan for panic attacks—confidentially and without pressure.