Anxiety and panic are treatable. Psychotherapy helps you understand the triggers, break the vicious circle and regain a sense of control.
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Yes. On a fully funded insurance place (Kassenplatz) treatment is free for you, but these places are limited. With elective therapists (Wahltherapeut:innen) you pay yourself first and receive a partial reimbursement from your health insurer, provided there is a clinically relevant diagnosis.
Psychotherapy is especially effective for panic attacks. You learn to make sense of the physical alarm and to break the vicious circle of fearing the fear, step by step.
That's individual. Many people feel some relief after a few weeks, while lasting change usually takes several months. In the first session you work out a realistic framework together.

Wien
Ihre Therapeutin in Wien für Angst & Panik und AD/HS & Aufmerksamkeit

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Perspektivenwechsel – Raum für Ihre Themen. Zeit für Veränderung.
Many therapists also offer treatment for anxiety and panic by video. That helps if getting to the practice is difficult for you. The profile shows who works online.