Panic Attacks Are Scary. But You're Not Broken.
Therapy for panic in Japan using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure & Response Prevention
Japan's outward calm can make a panic attack feel even more chaotic as a foreigner.
Cultural barriers, crowded spaces, and being away from your familiar support system can turn a wave of anxiety into something unbearable and isolating.
You don't have to go through this alone.
I specialize in working with English-speaking expats in Japan who are struggling with panic episodes.
What Panic Feels Like . . .
- Sudden racing heart or chest tightness
- Feeling like you can't breathe or might faint
- A sense of impending doom or fear of "going crazy"
- Persistent worry about the next panic episode happening
- Avoiding places or situations "just in case"
How Therapy Can Help With Panic Attacks
Panic episodes are scary, but they're treatable. You don't have to keep living in fear of when the next one might happen.
In therapy, we'll work collaboratively to:
- Understand your unique panic cycle and what keeps it going
- Experiment with new, more supportive ways to respond
- Gently face avoided situations, at a pace that feels manageable
- Build confidence in your ability to navigate future panic episodes
- Focus on reducing the "fear of the fear" — panic's fuel
I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — often considered the gold-standard treatments for panic.
Even more important than the method, is the pacing and our collaboration together. You're not alone in this.
When you're ready, I'm here. . .
The first step is a video consultation. It’s a chance to:
- Talk about your concerns with panic and what you've tried to fix it
- Explore whether we’re a good fit to work together
- Discuss how we might collaborate on experimenting with new ways to respond to panic
There’s no expectation or pressure to start therapy.