Safe and Sound Protocol at Lonely Mountain Therapy
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, evidence-based listening intervention designed to support the nervous system and help people feel safer, calmer, and more connected. It’s based on Polyvagal Theory and uses specially filtered music to promote emotional regulation and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sensory sensitivity.
At Lonely Mountain Therapy, SSP is available for children, teens, and adults. I offer it in person at my office in Fort Collins, remotely via Zoom telehealth, hybrid or along with Walk and Talk Therapy. Whether you’re navigating challenges related to neurodiversity, anxiety, or low mood, SSP can help create the foundation for lasting change.
Interested in learning if SSP might help you?
Contact us to get started, for a free consult or book if you are ready to go!
About SSP
Safe and Sound Protocol provides a structured listening therapy that engages the ventral vagal system to support physiological regulation and social engagement.
- Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and grounded in Polyvagal Theory
- Non-invasive acoustic stimulation targeting the vagus nerve
- Supports anxiety reduction, trauma recovery, neurodivergent processing, and sound sensitivity
- Flexible delivery options: in-person, remote, outdoor, or hybrid formats
Private-Pay SSP
$650 + $130
- 5 hours of therapeutic integration @ $130/hr
- 12 months of Unyte mobile app access @ $130
Using SSP Within Therapy
The Safe and Sound Protocol is not typically billable to insurance on its own. However, it may be integrated into ongoing therapy sessions as part of your treatment plan, where clinically appropriate
A Note on Pricing and Quality of Care
I offer is deeply attuned, trauma-informed, and holistic support for children, teens, and adults navigating complex experiences like ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, depression, and severe or persistent mental health challenges.
While I work toward making therapy more accessible, especially for those with inconsistent income or who often fall through the cracks of traditional care systems, I also believe that quality of care should never be compromised.
My Integrative Approach
SSP at Lonely Mountain Therapy is supported by a blend of evidence-based practices and body-based approaches to help you regulate, reconnect, and move toward lasting change. I thoughtfully integrate:
- Expressive Arts Therapy
Including music appreciation, visual art prompts, journaling, and creative self-expression to support insight and emotional release. - Mindfulness and Somatic Practices
Grounding, body awareness, and gentle movement to reconnect with your physical self. - CBT and DBT Techniques
Evidence-based tools to support thought awareness, emotional regulation, and skill-building. - Deb Dana’s “Befriending Your Nervous System”
Polyvagal-informed exercises to deepen your understanding of your own regulation patterns. - Biofeedback-Informed Tools
Non-invasive strategies to support nervous system awareness and tracking over time.
Learn More About the Safe and Sound Protocol
Curious to explore how the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) supports emotional regulation and connection? These trusted resources offer clear explanations and deeper insight into the science behind it.
🎧 The Music of the Safe and Sound Protocol
An easy-to-follow infographic that explains how specially filtered music is used to support the nervous system.
🔍 What is the SSP?
A simple, user-friendly overview of how SSP works, what it feels like, and who it may benefit.
🧠 The Science Behind SSP: Polyvagal Theory
Learn more about the foundational neuroscience of SSP, including how Polyvagal Theory explains the connection between the nervous system, safety, and social engagement.