Find support through the Safe and Sound Protocol
Sometimes our nervous systems get stuck in survival mode, making it hard to relax, connect with others, or feel fully present. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) helps calm your body from the inside out, using music designed to support nervous system regulation. It’s gentle, powerful, and effective for both adults and children.
At CPJ, we offer SSP as a trauma-informed tool to help you feel safer in your body and more connected to the world around you.
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What is Safe and Sound Protocol?
SSP is a listening therapy that uses specially filtered music to “retune” your nervous system, so your body can shift out of constant alert mode and into a space of calm and connection.
By training your brain to better recognize safety through sound, SSP helps you respond to stress with more balance, presence, and ease.
This science-backed approach supports nervous system healing, emotional regulation, and improved social connection. And when your body feels safe, healing becomes possible.
Clients often notice benefits like:
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Improved sleep and digestion
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Feeling calmer and more grounded
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A more regulated voice and emotional tone
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Better connection with self and others
Curious how we can support your healing journey? See how it works.
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Meet Our Safe and Sound Therapy Team
Both adults and children who feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected. By using music to relax the nervous system, SSP can help you feel calmer, more engaged with others, and better in tune with your own needs.
Who can benefit from Safe and Sound Protocol?
What to expect in Safe and Sound Protocol therapy
Get started by attending your first session
Choose a service that fits your needs
Find the right fit, we offer support for individuals, teens, couples, and elders. Not sure what’s right for you? We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Get matched with the right therapist
Our team includes diverse, trauma-informed clinicians trained in EMDR, SSP, somatic therapy, and more. You can explore by specialty or reach out; we’ll help you find a therapist who truly fits.
Begin with a grounding first session
Your therapist will spend time learning about you; your story, your goals, and how you’re feeling. This session helps us create a personalized plan that supports your healing and growth.
Need to chat with us? Reach out at 804-322-7185 — we’d love to help you feel at home with your care.
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Safe and Sound Protocol
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
At CPJ Counseling, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a listening therapy that uses calming music to help you manage stress, feel more grounded, and connect better with others. Think of it as a way to reset your nervous system and feel more in control of your emotions.
How Does It Work?
SSP uses special music to train your brain to focus on safe and soothing sounds. This process helps your body respond more calmly to stress and improves your ability to connect with people around you. Over time, this therapy can help you feel more balanced and in tune with yourself and others.