There is no cure for Tinnitus, but there are counseling strategies and sound therapy approaches that have been shown to help many people.
Types of Therapy
Acoustic Therapy
Sounds are used to cover up, or mask, the tinnitus. This distracts your brain and helps you “tune out” the ringing in your ears. Electronic devices that produce white noise, air conditioners, fans, soft music, etc. can all be employed.
Counseling
Counseling, sleep and cognitive behavioral or relaxation methods can be practical in helping you manage your tinnitus symptoms by reducing the stress, anxiety and sleeplessness that are often associated with tinnitus. Our providers teach methods to help you manage your tinnitus symptoms.
How Therapy Works
Step One
Consult your ENT physician and schedule an office visit and hearing evaluation.
Step Two
Attend our Group Education Session. This is a 1.5-hour group appointment that will review the following:
- Prevalence
- Causes
- Description of the hearing mechanism
- Common reactions
- Options for management
- Hyperacusis
- Summary of further counseling options
Please bring your hearing test results with you to this appointment.
Step Three
If further counseling is desired after the group education session, you can continue with:
- Individual evaluation session
- Individual counseling treatment
- Hearing aid consult and sound masking treatment
Location:
The Hearing & Balance Center
2295 Henry Tecklenburg Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
What to bring:
Your audiogram, and one friend or family member if you would like!
Please call (843) 459-8965 to learn more about our Tinnitus Therapy options and to schedule your session.