Misophonia · Ogden, Utah
The reaction is real. The diagnosis is real. The treatment is real.
Misophonia is not a preference or a quirk. It is a clinically recognized condition with a consistent presentation and an evidence-informed treatment pathway. Good Day Mental Health treats misophonia in Ogden, Utah and via telehealth throughout Utah.
A disorder. Not a preference.
Not a personality flaw.
Misophonia is an intense, involuntary emotional and physiological response to specific trigger sounds. Not about volume. About specific sounds, often made by specific people, triggering what feels like an instantaneous fight-or-flight reaction. Rage. Disgust. Panic. An overwhelming need to escape.
The sounds that trigger it are objectively ordinary. That is exactly what makes it so isolating. Your reaction is real, immediate, and not something you can simply talk yourself out of.
The condition progressively restricts life. You stop eating with family. You wear headphones everywhere. You plan your day around who might be nearby. That avoidance, while understandable, is exactly what keeps the condition from improving.
"The sounds that trigger misophonia are ordinary. That is the cruelest part, and the reason so many people go years without being taken seriously. We take it seriously. We have a treatment plan."
Dr. Clarissa Gosney, PsyD
Clinical Director, Good Day Mental Health · Full bio
At Good Day Mental Health in Ogden, Utah, misophonia is treated by Dr. Clarissa Gosney, PsyD and Dr. Carissa Douglas, PsyD using CBT-adapted therapy for children, teens, and adults.
Common triggers
This sounds familiar
Do I have misophonia?
How can I tell?
Someone with misophonia may experience:
Sudden anger or rage at slight sounds
Anxiety or panic
A strong urge to escape the sound
Physical tension (tight chest, clenched jaw)
Feeling overwhelmed
A person with misophonia usually knows their reaction to sounds is stronger than it “should” be, but it feels uncontrollable.
CBT-adapted therapy. Specific goals.
CBT-adapted for misophonia
CBT identifies the automatic reactions that sustain the misophonic response and builds new interpretations and coping strategies. Structured, goal-oriented, with measurable progress throughout.
Reducing avoidance
Avoidance maintains the condition. Systematically reducing it in patient-controlled steps is central to treatment. Gradual and collaborative, not forced exposure.
Treating co-occurring conditions
When anxiety, OCD, or ADHD are also present, the Elite Dual Intake coordinates therapy and psychiatric care from day one.
"Understanding the diagnosis is the key to providing the right treatment. Misophonia requires the same precision as any other condition, adapted to its specific mechanisms, not a generic anxiety protocol."
Dr. Clarissa Gosney, PsyD
Clinical Director, Good Day Mental Health · Full bio
Dr. Clarissa Gosney, PsyD
Clinical Director · Ogden, Utah
CBT and exposure-based therapy in Ogden and via telehealth throughout Utah.
Full bio →Dr. Carissa Douglas, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist · Utah Telehealth · Missouri
Telehealth throughout Utah and in person at our St. Charles, Missouri location.
Full bio →
How do you diagnose Misophonia?
At Good Day Psychiatry, misophonia is diagnosed through a comprehensive, team-based evaluation process. Our psychiatric providers work closely with a licensed testing psychologist, allowing us to look beyond surface symptoms and understand how misophonia is affecting you.
Our diagnostic process may include a detailed clinical interview, developmental and academic history, behavioral questionnaires, and formal psychological testing when appropriate. The result is a clear, evidence-based diagnosis and a thorough report that explains findings in plain language and outlines personalized treatment recommendations.
By combining psychiatric expertise with in-depth psychological testing, we help patients and families feel confident, informed, and supported in the next steps of care.
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Misophonia can be treated at almost any age, but the approach depends on developmental stage. Misophonia often first appears in late childhood and teen years are most common for symptoms to intensify.
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Consider professional support if reactions feel like rage or panic, it’s affecting school/work, it’s damaging relationships, or you’re avoiding social situations.
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Yes. Misophonia often appears first in childhood or early adolescence. Our pediatric therapy providers work with the child and the family throughout, because misophonia affects everyone in the home.
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Reducing avoidance is a central part of treatment, but it is gradual, structured, and patient-controlled. Nothing happens without preparation and your consent. The work is collaborative, not coercive.
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CBT-adapted approaches have the strongest evidence base currently available. There is no single established protocol the way there is for OCD or phobias, but the treatment is structured, goal-oriented, and has specific measurable outcomes. It is not indefinite supportive counseling.
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This is one of misophonia's most consistent and most perplexing features. The same sound from a stranger is tolerable. From a parent or partner it is unbearable. The research suggests the condition involves conditioned emotional responses tied to specific relationships. It is a feature of the condition, not evidence that your reaction is personal or relational.
How do you treat misophonia?
The most common and effective treatment for misophonia is CBT with a focus on exposure therapy. The goal isn’t to force you to like the sound, it’s to lower the intensity of the reaction and regain control.
CBT can help to identify trigger patterns, challenge automatic thoughts (such as “I can’t stand this”), reduce anticipatory anxiety, and build emotional regulation skills.
Treatment for misophonia is highly effective and helpful for coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), sound therapy, noise-canceling headphones, and stress management techniques are most helpful when treating misophonia.
You found the right place.
Good Day Mental Health treats misophonia in Ogden, Utah and via telehealth throughout Utah. No waitlist.
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