Misophonia & Misokinisia Therapy in Upper Saddle River, NJ

If everyday sounds (chewing, sniffing, breathing) or visual movements trigger intense anger, rage, or panic — you’re not “too sensitive.” You have misophonia or misokinisia, and it can get dramatically better with the right treatment.

At The Anxiety & OCD Therapy Practice we specialize in EASE — the only published, evidence-based treatment specifically designed for misophonia & misokinisia — in-person in Upper Saddle River and via telehealth across New Jersey & New York.

Common Misophonia Triggers

  • Chewing, crunching, lip smacking
  • Sipping, slurping
  • Sniffing, coughing, throat clearing
  • Breathing noises
  • Pen clicking, tapping, typing
  • Foot shuffling, nail biting
  • Repetitive visual movements (misokinisia)
  • Any sound/movement from specific people (often family)

People with misophonia often feel “attacked” or “trapped” and experience overwhelming rage or disgust — even toward loved ones. These reactions are involuntary and get worse with stress.

The Vicious Cycle of Misophonia

Avoidance feels like the only solution (headphones, eating alone, leaving rooms), but it actually makes triggers spread to more sounds, more people, and become more intense over time.

How EASE Therapy Works (and Why It’s Different)

EASE — Experiential Acceptance and Stimulus Engagement — is the only treatment developed and published specifically for misophonia/misokinisia (Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders).

Ends “toxic hope”

Let go of wishing others would stop making sounds

Stops avoidance

Gradually face triggers instead of escaping them

Teaches mindful engagement

Change your relationship with the sound so it loses its power

Most clients notice real improvement in 8–16 weeks and regain the ability to eat with family, work in offices, and feel calm again.

In-Person & Online Treatment Options

Upper Saddle River Office

The Anxiety & OCD Therapy Practice
345 NJ-17, Suite 33B
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Convenient to Mahwah, Ramsey, Allendale, Waldwick, Ridgewood & all of Bergen County

Telehealth (Virtual)

Licensed throughout New Jersey and New York
Same expert EASE treatment from anywhere

Take Back Your Life from Trigger Sounds

Call or text: (845) 288-3139

Email: info@anxiety-ocdtherapy.com

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