Are you Suffering from any of these symptoms as a result of Tinnitus? Call Today for a Consultation.

    Mild to severe anxiety
    Insomnia
    Triggered fight or flight

  Depression
  Negative thinking
  Crying spells

  Hopelessness
  Suicidal thoughts
  Ringing in the ears

Do you feel your family and friends don’t understand?
Are you growing more isolated?
Do you feel like life will never be the same?
Are you refraining from activities that you enjoy?
Are you fearful of losing your job?
Do you find that your thoughts tend to be negative?

If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions or symptoms, then we can help.

You may be a candidate for Tinnitus Cognitive Retraining Therapy, or TCRT.  Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW-R, with over 20 years of clinical experience, a New York University graduate, developed Tinnitus Cognitive Retraining Therapy and founded Tinnitus Cognitive Center™ in response to the growing number of Tinnitus sufferers coming to his private practice. He discovered that by helping people to retrain and reinterpret the thoughts around their Tinnitus, anxiety and depression symptoms began to improve. But even more important so did the Tinnitus.

Call us at (646) 213-2321 for a consultation.


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Monthly Archives: July 2014

Cognitive Retraining Therapy for Tinnitus 

Tinnitus, it sounds horrible but it is a simple and common disorder that involves a persistent ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears. The problem can cause a great deal of issues for people who suffer from it; especially severe cases. The noise can be irritating, annoying, distracting; it can have a serious effect on your life. It is important to receive treatment.

It is a known and sad fact, that many people do not even receive treatment. In part, it is because, while Tinnitus is a common condition, the amount that is known about it and its causes, as well as Tinnitus treatment options, are limited. One of the treatments that is considered as part of a regime is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

This type of therapy deals with handling the stress that is caused by this condition. Another therapy that has been gaining in popularity is Cognitive Retraining Therapy.

Cognitive Retraining Therapy

While this is not a new therapy, it has only recently been accepted as a viable ringing ears treatment option. Although it has been around for a while, it has become part of the accepted options for treatment for example, worker’s compensation only recently. It works based on a neurophysiological model of the disorder. It is believed that treatment should focus on the limbic system and the automatic nervous system.

What is Cognitive Retraining Therapy?

Cognitive Retraining Therapy works on retraining the brain’s auditory responses, so that it views sounds differently. Tinnitus causes a ringing in the ear that the brain thinks is more important than other sounds or cannot recognize as a background sound. The result is that it appears louder or more prominent than other sounds.

This type of training causes your brain to view the sounds that come from the Tinnitus to be unimportant, thereby reducing the severity of the sound. This has numerous benefits including reducing the irritation, annoyance, distraction, loss of concentration, and sleep deprivation that can result from this disorder.

To schedule your appointment with one of NYC’s finest specialists in Cognitive Retraining Therapy contact us today!

Counseling Services for Tinnitus

Counseling for Tinnitus

Have you been hearing ringing in your ears but there is no actual sound? You could be experiencing a condition known as Tinnitus. This condition is also known as Ringing Ears and can be caused by several conditions. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this condition completely. Treatments are available that can lessen the condition. There are still underlying factors; however, such as having to put up with the persistent constant noise in one or both ears.

Psychological Factors

Tinnitus often comes with psychological factors. The constant ringing noise can create mood swings, annoyance, irritation and in some cases, anger. Some people experience problems concentrating or sleeping. There are also some people who have been experiencing depression. This is why one of the Tinnitus treatment components is counseling.

Counseling

Talk therapy is one of the ringing ears treatment options when it comes to dealing with Tinnitus. There are often issues dealing with the sleep problems, concentration issues, and emotional issues that arise from the constant noise. This is generally a treatment option used for more severe cases, where the patient is not able to deal with the severity of the noise; however, it can be helpful for people with less severe cases.

If you are experiencing ringing ears, then you can understand the frustration, annoyance and even anger at the sound. It may be caused by psychological issues or it may even cause them. Counseling is a good way to resolve issues and help to lessen the impact this condition has on the sufferer’s mental state and overall ability to function.

If you are experiencing issues with this disorder, you are not alone. It is a common condition, with 10-15% of the population experiencing some form of it. Severe cases are rarer but you do not have to feel as if you are the only one suffering from this condition. Counseling can help you to manage the psychological effects and aspects of your condition, so you can control it without your condition controlling you.

For an appointment or more information, contact New York City’s trusted provider of Tinnitus treatment.

Monthly Archives: July 2014

Cognitive Retraining Therapy for Tinnitus 

Tinnitus, it sounds horrible but it is a simple and common disorder that involves a persistent ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears. The problem can cause a great deal of issues for people who suffer from it; especially severe cases. The noise can be irritating, annoying, distracting; it can have a serious effect on your life. It is important to receive treatment.

It is a known and sad fact, that many people do not even receive treatment. In part, it is because, while Tinnitus is a common condition, the amount that is known about it and its causes, as well as Tinnitus treatment options, are limited. One of the treatments that is considered as part of a regime is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

This type of therapy deals with handling the stress that is caused by this condition. Another therapy that has been gaining in popularity is Cognitive Retraining Therapy.

Cognitive Retraining Therapy

While this is not a new therapy, it has only recently been accepted as a viable ringing ears treatment option. Although it has been around for a while, it has become part of the accepted options for treatment for example, worker’s compensation only recently. It works based on a neurophysiological model of the disorder. It is believed that treatment should focus on the limbic system and the automatic nervous system.

What is Cognitive Retraining Therapy?

Cognitive Retraining Therapy works on retraining the brain’s auditory responses, so that it views sounds differently. Tinnitus causes a ringing in the ear that the brain thinks is more important than other sounds or cannot recognize as a background sound. The result is that it appears louder or more prominent than other sounds.

This type of training causes your brain to view the sounds that come from the Tinnitus to be unimportant, thereby reducing the severity of the sound. This has numerous benefits including reducing the irritation, annoyance, distraction, loss of concentration, and sleep deprivation that can result from this disorder.

To schedule your appointment with one of NYC’s finest specialists in Cognitive Retraining Therapy contact us today!

Counseling Services for Tinnitus

Counseling for Tinnitus

Have you been hearing ringing in your ears but there is no actual sound? You could be experiencing a condition known as Tinnitus. This condition is also known as Ringing Ears and can be caused by several conditions. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this condition completely. Treatments are available that can lessen the condition. There are still underlying factors; however, such as having to put up with the persistent constant noise in one or both ears.

Psychological Factors

Tinnitus often comes with psychological factors. The constant ringing noise can create mood swings, annoyance, irritation and in some cases, anger. Some people experience problems concentrating or sleeping. There are also some people who have been experiencing depression. This is why one of the Tinnitus treatment components is counseling.

Counseling

Talk therapy is one of the ringing ears treatment options when it comes to dealing with Tinnitus. There are often issues dealing with the sleep problems, concentration issues, and emotional issues that arise from the constant noise. This is generally a treatment option used for more severe cases, where the patient is not able to deal with the severity of the noise; however, it can be helpful for people with less severe cases.

If you are experiencing ringing ears, then you can understand the frustration, annoyance and even anger at the sound. It may be caused by psychological issues or it may even cause them. Counseling is a good way to resolve issues and help to lessen the impact this condition has on the sufferer’s mental state and overall ability to function.

If you are experiencing issues with this disorder, you are not alone. It is a common condition, with 10-15% of the population experiencing some form of it. Severe cases are rarer but you do not have to feel as if you are the only one suffering from this condition. Counseling can help you to manage the psychological effects and aspects of your condition, so you can control it without your condition controlling you.

For an appointment or more information, contact New York City’s trusted provider of Tinnitus treatment.

Tinnitus Cognitive Center

Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW-R
19 West 34th Street
Penthouse Floor
New York, NY 10001


Call today for a consultation
646-213-2321