Misophonia Treatment Options at NJHTC

At NJHTC, we understand that misophonia is more than just a sensitivity to sound—it can
significantly affect daily life, emotional well-being, and relationships. While there is no one-
size-fits-all treatment, several supportive approaches have shown promise. We offer a
combination of evidence-informed options tailored to your needs:

Retraining Therapy Using Low-Gain Amplification
This technique gently introduces background sound using low-level amplification through
specialized devices. It helps the brain desensitize to trigger sounds while enhancing overall
auditory comfort. This method is especially helpful for patients who also experience sound
intolerance or subtle hearing loss.

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
SSP is a music-based, non-invasive therapy developed from Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal
Theory. It uses filtered music to help calm the autonomic nervous system and reduce the
hyper-reactivity associated with sound triggers. SSP may improve tolerance to everyday
sounds while supporting emotional regulation and stress reduction.

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP)
RRP focuses on deep nervous system regulation through calming acoustic stimulation. It’s
often used as a complementary or preparatory step for SSP. Many individuals with
misophonia benefit from RRP’s gentle approach to improving overall resilience and
reactivity.

Misophonia - What you need to know:

Misophonia is a mild to a severe reaction to triggers, usually sounds, experienced in the environment. There are a large amount of contributing factors and triggers, and no one case is the same. This is due to the negative response caused by a reaction in the brain. Specific sounds trigger areas of your autonomic and limbic system, and the patient experiences an unconscious reaction from the emotional centers of their brain.

Traditional misophonia symptoms can come from a variety of things that you might think of just as “pet peeves” or “annoying habits” of others, but with patients who experience misophonia, these noises are debilitating — not simply irritating. Loud breathing, noisily chewing, and whistling are just some examples of everyday noises that can trigger such a strong negative response. Many often recognize their triggers initially in those they spend the most time around, such as partners or family members.

You do not have to live with your condition without support any longer. Misophonia is the precursor to a host of other medical, health, and hearing impairments. Contact New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center today for a consultation.

Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, the New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center provides compassionate and knowledgeable solutions to misophonia. Our passion for staying current and serving our patients make us the allies you need. Whether you are addressing misophonia for the first time or past solutions are not doing the job, turn to our team of audiologists to find a long-term solution for your hearing impairment. Make an appointment for a consultation today.

Lasting Confidence and Relief

When certain noises prompt strong reactions that others do not understand, it is easy to feel isolated and misunderstood. You will never feel alone at the New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center. We are honored to play any role in giving you the treatment you need to thrive without fearing certain noises. You can trust our cutting-edge equipment and comprehensive expertise. Most of all, you can depend on our audiologists to keep working until you have found relief.

Schedule Your Appointment

As specialists in our field, we are called to serve you with integrity, compassion, and care. Our commitment to excellence has made us the premier hearing experts in New Jersey. Get in touch with our friendly team at New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center, and schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.