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Dr. Ezra Cowan

Clinical Psychologist
PsyD
Center for OCD and Misophonia
New York metropolitan area

EASE: A Flexible Model for Treating Misophonia—Core Principles and Clinical Applications

In-person

About the Session

This talk will guide attendees through using the EASE model (External Acceptance and Self-Engagement) as a comprehensive framework for treating misophonia, helping individuals shift from struggling against what cannot be controlled to changing their relationship with their internal experience. Emphasis will be placed on developing internal awareness, increasing willingness, and cultivating flexible engagement in the presence of triggers. As a secondary focus, the presentation will introduce key misophonia subtypes (“styles”) and how they inform treatment pacing and strategy, along with selective integration of approaches such as somatic work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) when clinically useful. Attendees will leave with a clear, structured model and practical tools for implementation.

About the Presenter

Dr. Ezra Cowan is a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD, misophonia, and related conditions. Over the past eight years, he has treated hundreds of individuals and developed the EASE model (External Acceptance and Self Engagement), a structured approach targeting emotional and behavioral rigidity underlying misophonia. His work integrates evidence-based treatment with a compassionate, experiential style, helping clients cultivate openness and acceptance toward internal experiences. He works in the greater New York metropolitan area, regularly lecturing and being interviewed on topics related to misophonia and OCD.