What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, music-based therapy designed to help your nervous system feel safer, calmer, and more balanced. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the creator of Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses specially filtered music to help your brain and body respond to stress in a healthier way.
Many people find SSP helpful for reducing anxiety, overwhelm, trauma symptoms, sound sensitivity, and emotional reactivity. It’s also great for improving focus, social connection, and emotional regulation.
This science-backed program is easy to use — you simply listen to calming music through headphones, either in my office or at home with guidance. It’s safe for both children and adults, and it works well alongside other forms of therapy.
If you’re looking for a gentle, evidence-based way to support your mental health and feel more in control, the Safe and Sound Protocol could be a powerful next step.
Current Therapy Clients - $150.00
For current clients Safe and Sound Protocol may be added to your current treatment plan for an additional access fee. This access fee would give you three months access to the specially filtered music, access to proprietary resource materials. and support via email and texts. If you are interested in this Protocol, please inform your therapist and you can determine if it is right for you. Option to add on family members for $75.
Remote Package - $375
This package includes three 30 minute virtual calls to facilitate and monitor the program throughout the duration of the program. One assessment to discuss the protocol and make sure you or your child is a good candidate for the program. Access to the Safe and Sound filtered music program for three months. Unlimited Phone or text check- ins as you work on the program to keep you feeling connected and progressing through sessions. A 30 minute session to evaluate progress after listening is completed, and a 30 minute follow up session 6 weeks after Safe and Sound Protocol is completed. Discounted access for additional family members. Option to add on additional family members for $150.00 which includes one 30 minute call and three months access to the music.
Trauma & PTSD
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Helps regulate the nervous system
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Reduces hypervigilance, anxiety, and dissociation
Anxiety & Stress
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Calms the body’s fight-or-flight response
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Increases a sense of safety and relaxation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Supports social engagement and emotional regulation
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Reduces auditory sensitivity and meltdowns
ADHD
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Enhances attention, focus, and impulse control
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Improves emotional regulation
Sensory Processing Disorder
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Helps manage sound sensitivity and sensory overload
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Supports better tolerance to stimulation
Attachment & Developmental Trauma
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Strengthens capacity for connection and trust
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Improves emotional resilience
Depression
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Supports nervous system flexibility
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Encourages motivation and positive emotional states
Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety
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Encourages feelings of safety in social situations
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Supports verbal expression and engagement
Chronic Pain & Fatigue (e.g., Fibromyalgia, CFS)
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Reduces stress-related tension in the body
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Improves rest and nervous system regulation
Sleep Issues
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Helps calm the body and mind before sleep
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Improves sleep quality by reducing hyperarousal