Panic disorders have been successfully treated using a combination of medication and/or psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven clinically proven to provide the greatest amount of success when it comes to treating this type of anxiety disorder. CBT involves discussing your thoughts and emotions with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or counselor, to help identify what triggers your panic attacks. Together, you discuss the mental tools and resources that can be used to change your thinking, behaviors, and reactions to stressful stimuli. This often lessens the severity of panic attacks and can eventually prevent them from occurring.