Misophonia Treatment in Greenwood Village, CO
Misophonia is real, neurological, and treatable — compassionate, evidence-based care that helps you regain control over how specific sounds affect your daily life.
Misophonia is a condition in which specific sounds trigger an immediate and intense emotional or physical reaction.
These reactions are not caused by the loudness of the sound, but by how the brain associates certain sounds with emotional and stress responses.
When Specific Sounds Trigger a Strong Emotional or Physical Response
How Misophonia Differs from Other Forms of Decreased Sound Tolerance
The Neurophysiological Model of Misophonia
What Misophonia Can Feel Like
What Causes Misophonia?
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What Misophonia Is Not
How Misophonia Is Evaluated
Management Approaches for Misophonia
Misophonia, Tinnitus & Sound Sensitivity
When to Seek Support
Common Questions
Is misophonia a real condition?
Yes. Misophonia is a neurological condition, not a personality trait, sensitivity, or sign of poor coping skills. Research confirms that the brain of someone with misophonia processes certain trigger sounds differently — activating emotional and stress responses that are involuntary and automatic. Many patients feel significant relief simply from having their experience validated and understood by a clinician who takes it seriously.
What sounds typically trigger misophonia?
Trigger sounds vary from person to person but commonly include chewing, breathing, swallowing, tapping, keyboard clicking, or repetitive environmental noises. Importantly, misophonia reactions are not caused by the loudness of the sound — a quiet chewing sound can provoke just as strong a response as a loud one. The trigger is the sound itself, not its volume.
How is misophonia different from hyperacusis?
Hyperacusis is a physical response in which everyday sounds feel uncomfortably loud or painful, regardless of the type of sound. Misophonia is an emotional or stress-based response triggered by specific sounds — the reaction is tied to what the sound is, not how loud it is. Both conditions can occur together, and a comprehensive evaluation helps determine which is driving your symptoms and how best to approach treatment.
Can misophonia be treated?
While there is no single cure, meaningful improvement is common with the right guidance. Management approaches may include education based on the neurophysiological model, sound therapy strategies, and counseling to reduce conditioned emotional responses. The goal isn’t to eliminate sound from your life — it’s to reduce the automatic stress response so trigger sounds lose their power over your attention and daily functioning.
Will I be asked to listen to my trigger sounds during an evaluation?
No. Evaluation at Elevation Audiology is non-invasive and focused on listening, education, and understanding your experience — not forcing sound exposure. Dr. Price will take the time to understand your specific triggers, response patterns, and daily impact before discussing any management strategies. You set the pace, and nothing happens without your comfort and consent.
Take the Next Step
If certain sounds trigger intense reactions and you’re unsure why—or what to do about it—a comprehensive evaluation can help clarify what’s happening and what approaches may be helpful. Schedule a sound sensitivity evaluation at Elevation Audiology and take a calm, informed step toward greater comfort and control.