Safe and Sound Protocol Treatment
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, evidence-based listening intervention designed to help regulate the nervous system and promote a sense of safety, connection, and calm. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the SSP is grounded in Polyvagal Theory, which explains how our autonomic nervous system responds to stress and safety cues in our environment.
Through specially filtered music, the SSP helps the middle ear muscles tune in to the frequencies of the human voice and soothing sounds, signaling to the body that it’s safe to relax and engage. This process supports emotional regulation, social engagement, trauma recovery, and overall nervous system resilience.
Unlike general sound therapies, which may simply promote relaxation, SSP is designed to retrain the nervous system—helping it shift from chronic states of defense (fight, flight, or freeze) into a more regulated and connected state. This allows for longer-lasting changes in emotional regulation, stress tolerance, and resilience rather than temporary calm.
I offer the SSP as part of an integrated approach to healing for clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, sensory sensitivities, or autonomic dysregulation from medical conditions (such as POTS).
The SSP can help you:
Feel calmer and more emotionally balanced
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve focus, sleep, and social connection
Support healing from trauma and chronic nervous system activation
SSP Pricing
*Please note, insurance does not cover this intervention at this time*
For Active or Prospective Clients
Seeking ongoing Psychotherapy Services in Addition to SSP | $250 out of pocket on top of regular priced sessions
If you are an active client or prospective full time client (meaning we meet weekly or bi-weekly for full psychotherapy sessions), you can add SSP to your treatment for a one time out-of-pocket cost of $250. This gets you 6 month access to the SSP Software/Application Subscription with 5 hours of SSP Core Music and additional playlists for prep and maintenance; digital downloadable SSP resources, and SSP related messaging support between sessions.
SSP Only Treatment Options:
Self-Paced Clients | $300 (Without Psychotherapy or Sessions)
6 month access to the SSP Software/Application including 5 hours of SSP Core Music and additional playlists for prep and maintenance
Digital Downloadable SSP Resources
Additional Tracking Sheet, Journal Prompts and Coping Skills Worksheets made by Brighter Minds Therapy, PLLC.
Messaging support available through HIPAA Compliant Client Portal
Package 1 | $740
1.5 Hour Initial Assessment and Introduction to the SSP
6 month access to the SSP Software/Application including 5 hours of SSP Core Music and additional playlists for prep and maintenance
Digital Downloadable SSP Resources
Additional Tracking Sheet, Journal Prompts and Coping Skills Worksheets made by Brighter Minds Therapy, PLLC.
Messaging support available through HIPAA Compliant Client Portal
3 x 30-minute follow-up sessions
Package 2 | $1340
1.5 Hour Initial Assessment and Introduction to the SSP
6 month access to the SSP Software/Application including 5 hours of SSP Core Music and additional playlists for prep and maintenance
Digital Downloadable SSP Resources
Additional Tracking Sheet, Journal Prompts and Coping Skills Worksheets made by Brighter Minds Therapy, PLLC.
Messaging support available through HIPAA Compliant Client Portal
8 x 30-minute sessions which can be used over the course of 6 months
Optional Add-Ons
Additional 30-minute follow up session | $90
Access to the SSP Software/Application for an additional 6 months | $200
Access to the SSP Software/Application PLUS messaging support for an additional 6 months | $300
Downloadable SSP Client Brochure
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