Demystifying Misophonia: A Holistic Approach to Finding Freedom

Sara Barrick, LMFT, SEP, has dedicated her private practice to helping individuals and families navigate misophonia, a condition where certain commonplace sounds and visuals can trigger the fight-flight response. Having struggled with misophonia for twenty-five years before finding relief in 2018, she has a deep understanding of the challenges her clients face. Sara employs a holistic, systemic, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on her training in systems theory, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Coherence Therapy, and Brainspotting. Through her work with hundreds of misophonia clients, regular participation in consultation groups with misophonia providers nationwide, and her leadership role in the Misophonia Freedom Project—which conducts interviews with those who have overcome the condition—Sara has identified key themes related to the factors that contribute to misophonia and effective paths to relief. She is set to release her book, Demystifying Misophonia: A Holistic Approach to Freedom, in early 2025. Previously known as Sara Bidler, she served for many years as Administrative Assistant and Executive Director for MAMFT. The following boards have provided CE approval for 2 hours: MN Board of Marriage and Family (active approval through 12/31/2025) Providers in other mental health licenses, as well as those working outside of Minnesota, can submit CEU certificates to their corresponding boards for independent approval. The following boards do not require pre-approved CEUs. CEUs should be approved upon independent submission to your board: MN Board of Education MN Nursing Board ND Board of Social Work We keep attendance records of those who watched the recording as a live webinar and for those who watch the recording via on-demand.