The process of talking with a therapist, as well as the resolution of mental and emotional issues via this dialogue, is one that is considered by majority of the public to be the basic fundamental of every therapy session. Whilst it is true that this is an understandably common approach, there are a number of other methods of therapy which can be applied towards improving the mental health of a client. An important example of this kind is the use of anxiety therapy which involves the use of action plan in developing meaningful habits in order to produce positive results.

Depending on the requirements of the client, circumstances calling for its use as well personal preference, the resultant action plan can vary in form. In a couple of cases, analysts will work with their clients to create an action plan or a series of plans shortly after the first session, while goals for the anxiety therapy itself are created. In order to ensure the best results of the therapy, it is important that a client fully involves himself during the formation process of an action plan as this greatly expands his healing process fueled by the knowledge that healing can be found from within. Incredible progress is thus often accomplished during anxiety therapy, with the adoption of lifelong healthy personal practice, because of a clients inclusion in the creation of action plans.

The problem of panic attacks are well recognized and addressed in many of the action plans created in anxiety therapy. Occasional episodes of a flurry of both psychological and physical symptoms including irregular breathing, a racing though process, feelings of impending disaster, nervousness, rapid heart rate, and even difficulty seeing can be experienced for some anxiety therapy clients in instances where their personal mental health issues are neglected. Establishing proven ways to handle traumatic or uncertain situations thereby preventing the startof panic attacks, can help anxiety become better managed on a daily basis.