If panic attacks, fear of physical sensations, or avoidance have taken over your life, this intensive is designed specifically for you.
This program is not general anxiety treatment.
It is a focused, evidence-based intervention for panic disorder and panic-driven avoidance.
This program is designed for adults who:
Experience panic attacks or fear of having one
Feel afraid of bodily sensations (racing heart, dizziness, breathlessness)
Avoid driving, stores, crowds, travel, or being alone
Feel trapped in cycles of anticipatory anxiety
Understand that panic is not dangerous, but still feel controlled by it
Are medically stable and ready for exposure-based work
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Download the free Understanding Panic Disorder guide.
An evidence-based resource covering the science of panic, proven treatments, and practical coping tools.
(You’ll also receive a short email series with additional information about panic disorder treatment and the intensive.)
Panic disorder is maintained by fear of fear.
The body reacts → sensations appear → those sensations are interpreted as dangerous → panic escalates → avoidance reinforces the cycle.
This intensive targets the exact mechanisms that keep panic alive, including:
Fear of bodily sensations
Avoidance and safety behaviors
Loss of trust in the body
Hypervigilance and anticipatory anxiety
This is not coping skills alone.
The Freedom from Panic Intensive focuses on:
Interoceptive exposure (learning through experience that sensations are safe)
Situational exposure (approaching avoided situations with structure)
Cognitive and acceptance-based strategies that reduce fear of fear
A personalized Panic Recovery Plan
You will not be pushed or flooded.
This is gradual, therapist-guided exposure, grounded in decades of research.
Screening is required
This program involves temporary discomfort
This is not crisis or emergency care
Space is intentionally limited
The Freedom from Panic Intensive is a two-day program totaling 6 hours of structured treatment. The cost of the intensive is $697, which includes:
• Two in-person intensive sessions (3 hours each)
• A 30-minute intake video session
• Medical screening review
• A pre-intensive preparation workbook
• Structured exposure exercises and guidance
• Follow-up recommendations
Payment details and scheduling are discussed during screening.
Q: Do I have to be in current therapy to participate?
A: No, the intensive stands on its own. Some participants are between therapists; others attend alongside ongoing treatment.
Q: What if I’m on medication for anxiety?
A: Medication doesn’t disqualify you. We discuss this during screening to make sure the program is appropriate.
Q: I’m afraid the exposure will be overwhelming. How is it paced?
A: Exposure in this program is gradual and therapist-guided, you won’t be pushed or flooded. You set the pace within a structured framework. Discomfort is expected; overwhelm is not the goal.
Q: Can someone from out of Atlanta attend?
A: Yes. The program is in-person in Atlanta, GA. Some participants travel specifically for the intensive format. Scheduling and logistics are discussed during screening.
Q: What happens after the two days? A: You leave with a personalized Panic Recovery Plan. Follow-up recommendations are included, and continued individual therapy is encouraged for most participants.
For Referring Clinicians:
If you have a client with panic disorder who is motivated but stuck, I welcome referral conversations.
I provide a summary of findings and treatment recommendations to referring providers (with client consent).
Screening is collaborative and includes a clinical intake.
Reach me directly at theresa@theresaschaffer.com or 404-819-2047.
The Freedom from Panic Intensive is a specialty, exposure-informed program for panic disorder and panic-related avoidance.
Screening is required to ensure safety and appropriate fit.
This program is not crisis care and is not appropriate for individuals requiring a higher level of care.
Outcomes vary, and participation does not guarantee symptom elimination.