Misophonia Therapy in Portland, Oregon
Misophonia therapy is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotional reactions to specific sounds and improve overall quality of life.
Misophonia therapy provides practical tools and strategies to help you respond to triggering sounds with less distress.
At Abri Psychotherapy, we are committed to helping you manage misophonia in Portland, Oregon. Our one-on-one sessions provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore your emotional responses without judgment. Misophonia therapy offers the opportunity to understand your triggers, develop coping strategies, and regain control over your reactions. With a structured, evidence-based approach, we work together to help you reduce distress, increase tolerance, and improve your overall well-being. Misophonia therapy can help with:
Managing Sound Sensitivity
Learn strategies to reduce emotional and physical reactions to triggering sounds.
Improving Daily Functioning
Increase comfort and confidence in situations that previously caused distress, such as work, school, or social settings.
Reducing Anxiety and Stress
Develop coping skills to manage the heightened anxiety that often accompanies misophonia triggers.
Enhancing Relationships
Address the impact of misophonia on personal and family relationships, promoting better communication and understanding.
What is Misophonia Therapy?
During misophonia therapy, the therapist helps the client identify specific triggers and explore the emotional and physical responses they evoke. The therapy focuses on reducing distress, increasing tolerance, and developing personalized coping strategies.
Misophonia therapy is structured into several key steps:
History-taking – The therapist gathers a detailed background of the client and identifies specific sound triggers and their emotional impact.
Assessment – The client and therapist explore the intensity of reactions, associated beliefs, and how misophonia affects daily life.
Education – Clients learn about the nature of misophonia and the neurological and emotional mechanisms that contribute to strong reactions.
Coping Strategy Development – The therapist guides the client in creating practical techniques to manage and reduce distress in triggering situations.
Mindfulness and Regulation – The client practices mindfulness, relaxation, and emotion regulation strategies to manage responses effectively.
Reevaluation – Progress is reviewed in subsequent sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to address new triggers or challenges.
Integration with Other Therapies
Misophonia therapy can be enhanced by combining approaches such as Radically Open DBT, EMDR, and ACT therapy.
How Misophonia Therapy Relates to Other Evidence-Based Approaches
Misophonia therapy can be supported and enhanced by integrating techniques from Radically Open DBT, EMDR, and ACT therapy. These approaches target different aspects of emotional reactivity and coping skills to help you manage triggers more effectively.
Radically Open DBT
This therapy helps address patterns of emotional overcontrol that can intensify reactions to triggering sounds. By learning flexibility, openness, and social connectedness, you can reduce the automatic emotional responses that misophonia often triggers.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR can help process past experiences or trauma that may amplify sensitivity to certain sounds. By reprocessing these memories, clients often experience a reduction in distress and gain a greater sense of control over their reactions.
ACT Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on building psychological flexibility. It encourages accepting difficult sensations and emotions without judgment, staying present in triggering situations, and taking committed action aligned with personal values despite discomfort.
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