Misophonia

How it shows up

Misophonia is a strong emotional and physical reaction to specific everyday sounds — often things like chewing, breathing, pen-clicking, or throat-clearing. The reaction can range from irritation to intense anger, anxiety, or the urge to flee the situation. Because the trigger sounds are common and hard to avoid, misophonia can affect meals, work, and relationships in ways that are hard for others to understand.

How hypnotherapy helps

The goal of hypnotherapy for misophonia isn’t to change what you hear, but to change the automatic emotional spike that follows it. Pattie works with clients to build a calmer, more distanced response to trigger sounds using relaxation-based hypnosis and cognitive reframing techniques, so the sound registers without setting off the same intensity of reaction. This is gradual, practiced work rather than an instant fix, and it’s meant to give you more room to respond instead of react.

What a session looks like

Start with a free 20-minute consultation to describe your specific triggers and how they affect your daily life. Sessions are $150, available at the Scottsdale office or over Zoom, and typically include a customized recording for practicing the calming techniques between visits.

Common questions

Will I stop hearing the trigger sounds? No — hypnotherapy doesn’t change your hearing. It works on reducing the intensity of the emotional reaction that follows.

Is misophonia the same as being easily annoyed? No. Misophonia involves a much stronger, often involuntary reaction that can feel physically uncomfortable, not simple annoyance. It’s worth describing your specific experience during your consultation.

How many sessions are typical? It depends on how long the pattern has been established and how consistently you use the techniques you’re given. Pattie will be upfront with you after your consultation rather than promising a fixed number.