Counseling & Tools for Your Marriage and Family
With Mark Spurlock, LMFT 45318, by secure video across California.
Racing thoughts. A tight chest. Nights without sleep. Panic that seems to come out of nowhere. With anxiety the body goes first, and then the mind tries to explain the fear. I work with men and women by secure video anywhere in California on calming the body and quieting the worry.
In the body:
In the mind:
In your life:
A panic attack is a sudden wave of fear with strong physical signs: a pounding heart, shortness of breath, shaking, dizziness. It peaks within minutes and feels far more dangerous than it is. Many people go to the emergency room the first time. If you have chest pain or trouble breathing and have not been checked by a physician, do that first. Then therapy can help with what comes next: the fear of the next attack.
You learn tools to use between sessions, when the wave hits. The aim is a calmer nervous system and a clearer way to talk back to fear, not a promise that panic never returns.
Anxiety makes a person irritable, tired, and hard to reach. A spouse can read that as distance or anger. Children notice the tension. When you get steadier, the whole home feels it.
Book with Mark. Your insurance is checked before the session. We meet by secure video from anywhere private: home, the office, or a parked car. You tell me what brought you in. Before we finish, you will have one tool to use that week.
For many people, yes. Therapy teaches skills that calm the body and change the thought patterns that feed anxiety. Some people also use medication. Both paths are welcome here. As a therapist I do not prescribe, and I can work alongside your physician.
You cannot tell by feel alone. If you have not been checked by a physician, start there. Once medical causes are ruled out, we work on the panic itself.
It varies by person. Many people notice a difference once they have a few skills they trust. We check progress together as we go.
Yes. Any private place in California with a good connection works.
Many major plans are accepted. Use "Check my insurance" to find your plan and book. Private pay is also available.
No insurance? See private pay.
Mark Spurlock, LMFT. California license 45318. Counseling since 1998. Licensed since 2008. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
