Susan Ann T. Roberts, AuD, is an Audiologist with her Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and she graduated in 2002 with the Doctor of Audiology degree from the University at Florida. Dr. Roberts is the Clinical Director and a Clinical Associate Professor in the University at Buffalo Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department and University Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic. For the past ten years Dr. Roberts has been providing tinnitus treatment and management services using sound therapy. Dr. Roberts has an interest in and often encourages complementary therapies such as relaxation and stress reduction programs, yoga, music therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus management.
Christina T. Stocking, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and a clinical assistant professor at the University at Buffalo, Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences. She has been providing diagnostic and management services for patients suffering from tinnitus for over 10 years at the University Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic. Dr. Stocking is also active in clinical research and is a contributing author for the Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus, a self-help book for tinnitus sufferers. She believes an eclectic approach to tinnitus management that addresses each individual’s specific needs is most effective in helping people to overcome the distress of tinnitus.
Harvey Pines, PhD, is a psychologist who teaches at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. He developed tinnitus in 1985 and became actively involved in the tinnitus support group as it existed at that time. He currently serves as a contact person for the American Tinnitus Association and has spoken with numerous persons who have developed tinnitus and have been referred to him by the ATA or by local ENT specialists. His psychological training, research into emotional factors influencing reactions to tinnitus, and his personal experience with tinnitus, enables Dr. Pines to bring both a personal and professional perspective to helping people better manage their experience with this condition.
