Misophonia
Misophonia is an unusual condition that has onset in childhood, often between the ages of 8-12 and more commonly seen in girls. While, currently, there is no cure for misophonia, we will work with those suffering from misophonia and their family members to customize the best treatment plan to help lessen the negative impact of the disorder.
Misophonia Treatment Services
We provide specialized care for individuals affected by misophonia, a condition where specific sounds trigger strong emotional reactions. Understanding that misophonia often begins in childhood and significantly impacts daily life, we offer comprehensive evaluation and management strategies.
Our treatment approach combines sound therapy, counseling, and specialized devices to help manage trigger responses. Dr. Novick works closely with patients and their families to develop effective coping mechanisms while coordinating with other healthcare professionals when needed. We focus on creating practical solutions that work in real-world situations.
Our Treatment Process
Our misophonia program combines audiological expertise with a multi-disciplinary approach to develop effective coping strategies. We work with you and your family to create a treatment plan for both immediate needs and long-term management.
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Trigger Assessment
We identify specific sound triggers and evaluate their impact on your daily life to create targeted management strategies.
Strategy Development
Together we create a customized plan incorporating sound therapy and practical coping techniques for different situations.
Device Implementation
We fit specialized sound generators designed to help manage reactions to trigger sounds in various environments.
Support Coordination
Regular check-ins help monitor progress while coordinating with other healthcare providers as needed.
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Why Professional Treatment Matters
Professional misophonia treatment provides structured support with evidence-based strategies to manage trigger responses effectively. Our comprehensive approach not only helps prevent feelings of isolation and anxiety but also enhances your capacity to participate fully in daily life, social settings, and other important activities.
Benefits of Misophonia Treatment
Professional misophonia treatment combines advanced sound therapy with practical coping strategies to help you manage trigger responses effectively. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive care and support to improve your daily life.
Improved ability to handle challenging sound situations
Practical strategies for school, work, and social settings
Ongoing support for long-term management success
While there isn't currently a cure, our management strategies can significantly reduce the impact of trigger sounds on daily life.
We can begin treatment as soon as misophonia is identified, typically working with children as young as 8 years old.
Sound therapy helps many patients, but works best as part of a comprehensive management plan including other strategies.
Without proper management, misophonia symptoms may intensify over time, making early intervention beneficial.
Common Questions About Misophonia Treatment
Understanding misophonia and its treatment options helps patients and families better manage this challenging condition. Here are answers to your questions about our management program.
Understanding and Managing Misophonia
Misophonia is a sound sensitivity disorder that typically develops between ages 8-12, causing strong emotional reactions to specific trigger sounds. We understand that misophonia affects not only the individual but their entire family. Our treatment approach includes using discrete ear-level sound generators that provide soothing sounds to help reduce the impact of trigger noises in your environment, making them more manageable during daily activities.
If you or your child is struggling with misophonia, our audiologist Dr. Novick can help develop a comprehensive management plan. We work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for our patients with misophonia. Contact our Los Gatos office at (408) 540-7128 to schedule an evaluation and learn about our treatment options.
