Safe & Sound Protocol

Improvements may toggle up and down throughout the process and for up to 2-7 weeks following completion of SSP Core.

• Improved visual focus/tracking

• Improved cardiac function (HRV, resting heart rate)

• Improvement in breathing patterns

• Improved digestion

• Improved bladder control

• Hormonal shifts for women

• Concerns related to long covid

• Hearing changes

• Reductions in sensory hypersensitivities generally

• Reduced sensitivity to food tastes and textures/less "picky eating"

• Reduced or eliminated sound sensitivities, including misophonia & hyperacusis

• More able to tolerate busy environments

• Increased feelings of calmness

• Less easily stressed

• Reduced anxiety, especially social anxiety

• Decreased panic, fears and phobias

• Improved assertiveness and self protectiveness

• Reduced repetitive motions and restlessness

• Increased facial flexibility and expressiveness

• Increased body flexibility

• Improved dexterity

• Reduced chronic pain

• Thoughts and behavior have more purposeful flow

• Improved comprehension

• Easier to follow directions

• More active participation in classroom or work

• Improved processing speed

• Improved organization

• Easier to overcome & tolerate challenges

• Finding transitions much easier

• Change in throat tension/sound of voice

• Speech and language improvements

• Improved self-awareness (particularly in relation to emotions)

• Improved communication about self (particularly in relation to emotions)

• Improved reciprocal communication

• More able to put words to feelings

• Increased sense of humor

• More able to remain regulated during face to face communication

• Improved eye contact

• Improved ability to read social cues

• Increased displays of affection-seeking affection-expressive contact

In our initial listening session, we'll focus on understanding your nervous system to tailor the listening experience specifically for you. You'll be presented with options to find what feels most comfortable, and together we'll decide on the optimal listening time and session frequency. We’ll also assess the balance between supported and independent listening that works best for you.

Safety is our top priority throughout the SSP process, and we can adjust the approach based on the needs of your specific nervous system.

Clients may complete one round of the core SSP playlist between 2-18 months.

The cost of the SSP is broken into two components:

1) Subscription to Unyte/ email monitoring: $350/year

2) Provider time for assessment/ supported listening: $200/hour (this may be covered by your insurance)

I require all SSP clients to meet with me for an initial 1-hour assessment & listening set-up appt. Then, depending on your needs, we may meet for subsequent check-ins & supported listening sessions. If not meeting regularly, I ask that clients going through the SSP send weekly written updates on their progress.

If I am in-network with your insurance plan (Optum/United, Point32 Health, Aetna, & some BCBS plans) or you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance will typically cover the cost of our supported listening sessions.

Please note that insurance does not cover the subscription fee & support outside of sessions for accessing the SSP. The additional cost to access the SSP protocol and playlists, & ongoing email support is $350/year.

I offer the SSP in several formats to best meet your needs:

• For EMDR/IFS Clients: The SSP is considered the gold standard of preparation work for EMDR therapy, increasing capacity for the nervous system to desensitize & reprocess traumatic events. The SSP also increases access to self-energy, which offers healing in Internal Family Systems work.

• Standalone or Adjunct Support: If you’re interested in experiencing the SSP on its own or alongside other treatments, I’m here to offer that as well. If you’re working with other therapists or providers, I’m happy to collaborate with them to ensure a cohesive approach that respects and supports your individual journey.

I'm so grateful you're here! The nervous system is the most important tool of our work with clients. I offer a special SSP Consultation Package for fellow therapists for $500 as there is vitality in our ability to be in a connected & ventral place as we do this work. This package includes access to all three pathways of the SSP for up to 12 months. We’ll start with an initial hour-long consultation & education call, and I’ll be available via email for ongoing support throughout your SSP listening journey.