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Is Misophonia Treatable?
Is Misophonia Treatable? Yes. Misophonia is treatable, but not in the way people often assume. Because misophonia is not a fear-based condition, treatment is not about forcing exposure to sounds or “pushing through” reactions. The goal isn’t to make trigger sounds feel neutral. The goal is to reduce distress, increase flexibility, and help your nervous system respond in a way that is less overwhelming and less disruptive to your life. Below are the main areas I focus on when

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Is Misophonia Anxiety About Sounds?
A lot of people assume that misophonia means a person is afraid of certain sounds or feels anxious around them. This is a common misconception, but it isn’t accurate. Misophonia is a condition involving a lowered tolerance to specific sounds , often called trigger sounds. Hearing these sounds can cause intense emotional, behavioral, and physiological reactions. These reactions are not mild annoyance or nervousness; they are strong, automatic, and often overwhelming. Important

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Video: Emotional Regulation is a Skill
Emotional regulation is a skill that develops with individualized support and practice rather than something everyone naturally knows how to do.

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Video: How to choose an anxiety therapist
Choosing a therapist can be difficult. In this video, Dr. LaFleur and Dr. Deverich Davis talk about two key elements: evidence-based treatment and therapist connection.

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Video: Grief and Joy- Parenting Anxious Kids
Parenting an anxious child comes with real grief for the moments anxiety steal from us; but it also brings profound joy in witnessing their quiet bravery and hard-won progress. There has to be space for both.

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Video: Did I cause my child's anxiety or OCD?
As a parent you can do so much to help your child who has anxiety or OCD. Yes there are family based factors that affect anxiety OCD (rigidity, high accommodation, overprotectiveness, parental anxiety), but focusing on those can get you stuck. You can model appropriate responses to anxiety and give your child opportunities to prove to themselves that they can handle hard things.

Dr. Deverich Davis
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My Child has Misophonia...Supporting a Child Who Has Misophonia
Misophonia is a condition where certain sounds trigger strong emotional and physical reactions, like anger, anxiety, or distress. If your...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Misophonia is not a phobia
Misophonia is not a fear of sounds. It is an intense reaction and response to particular sounds (often repetitive sounds like chewing,...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Compassion for yourself
I was a graduate student when I first heard Kristin Neff (pioneer in the field of self-compassion) speak. I remember being blown away by...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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My Anxiety is on Autopilot
You’ve probably had the experience of hopping in your car and suddenly you are at home without realizing how you got there. We call this...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Intentional Use of Relaxation
Before we ease into relaxation mode, lets recap some basic anxiety information. When you feel anxious, it often means there is a...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Relaxation: are you doing it wrong?
Just relax. It’s one of those mantras a lot of people with anxiety tell themselves, but is that always the best move? And does it work?...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Three Component Model of Anxiety
When you feel anxious it often means that there is a something in your environment that seems dangerous. That something (e.g., object,...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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Diagnosis: What's the Point?
Most first appointments are intake sessions, where you go over various symptoms you experience. After reviewing the material, your...

Dr. Deverich Davis
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