Licensed Therapist · Certified SSP Provider - Virtual Sessions Nationwide

Your

nervous

system has

been

working

this

hard

for

long

enough.

Licensed Professional Counselor helping children and anxious adults retrain their nervous system and melt away the inner pressure and confusion that is holding them back. Through therapy and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle listening therapy, you can feel genuine inner ease, strength and flexibility to support your best life. 

Listening Therapy for a Calmer Nervous System

Experienced.
Evidence-Based.
Personalized.

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SSP Certified Provider

Listening therapy using specially filtered music to support nervous system regulation.

Virtual Sessions

SSP and psychotherapy from home, wherever you are.

16+ Years Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor. Trauma-informed and polyvagal-informed.

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You understand yourself. So why do you still feel this way?

Many of the people I work with have already done a great deal of healing. They've gained insight, recognize their patterns, and understand where their anxiety comes from. Yet their body still feels tense, overwhelmed, or constantly on alert. That's because lasting change isn't just about understanding yourself. It's also about helping your nervous system experience safety again.

How I Help

How I Help

Therapy

For anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and personal growth. Together we'll explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions keeping you stuck.

Therapy

For anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and personal growth. Together we'll explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions keeping you stuck.

Safe and Sound Protocol

A listening-based intervention that supports nervous system regulation and can be integrated into therapy or facilitated alongside your existing therapist when appropriate.

Safe and Sound Protocol

A listening-based intervention that supports nervous system regulation and can be integrated into therapy or facilitated alongside your existing therapist when appropriate.

Consultation

Not sure which approach is right for you?

We'll talk through your goals and determine the best place to begin.

Consultation

Not sure which approach is right for you?

We'll talk through your goals and determine the best place to begin.

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About Lorissa Brunk

Meet Lorissa

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For over sixteen years, I've worked with thoughtful, highly self-aware adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.

Over time, I noticed something many clients shared. They understood themselves deeply, yet their nervous systems continued responding as though they were unsafe.

That realization led me to integrate nervous system-informed approaches, including the Safe and Sound Protocol, into my practice.

Today, I combine psychotherapy with evidence-based nervous system work to help clients experience lasting change—not just intellectually, but physically and emotionally.

For over sixteen years, I've worked with thoughtful, highly self-aware adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.

Over time, I noticed something many clients shared. They understood themselves deeply, yet their nervous systems continued responding as though they were unsafe.

That realization led me to integrate nervous system-informed approaches, including the Safe and Sound Protocol, into my practice.

Today, I combine psychotherapy with evidence-based nervous system work to help clients experience lasting change—not just intellectually, but physically and emotionally.

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Is Therapy or SSP Right for You?

Is Therapy or SSP Right for You?

Therapy

You’re looking for ongoing counseling.
You’re processing anxiety, trauma, or relationships.
You’re seeking long-term emotional growth.
Not sure? Let’s decide together.

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Safe & Sound Protocol

You want to support nervous system regulation.
You’re interested in adding SSP to therapy.
You’re looking for guided SSP facilitation.

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Pricing

Flexible engagement, shaped around your needs.

The Capacity Builder

Popular

The original package - Everything you need to begin.

1 planning & learning session (30 min)

2 supported listening sessions together (30 min0

3 months Unyte app access

Personalized remote monitoring throughout

For those who don't need a lot of coaching

HSA / FSA cards welcome

Book a Session

Book a Session

The Capacity Builder

Popular

The original package - Everything you need to begin.

1 planning & learning session (30 min)

2 supported listening sessions together (30 min0

3 months Unyte app access

Personalized remote monitoring throughout

For those who don't need a lot of coaching

HSA / FSA cards welcome

Book a Session

Book a Session

The Capacity Builder

Popular

The original package - Everything you need to begin.

1 planning & learning session (30 min)

2 supported listening sessions together (30 min0

3 months Unyte app access

Personalized remote monitoring throughout

For those who don't need a lot of coaching

HSA / FSA cards welcome

Book a Session

Book a Session

A minimum of 3 listening sessions beyond your intake is recommended for the therapies to have their full impact. Most people find 12 total sessions is where lasting change happens.

Additional sessions are available at $100 per 30 minutes after any package.

HSA / FSA cards welcome.

FAQs

Questions people actually ask.

Do I need a diagnosis to benefit?

Not at all. SSP is for anyone who wants more internal capacity — resilience, faster recovery, deeper presence. You don't need to be "broken" to benefit. Many clients are high-functioning people who simply want to feel less reactive and more grounded.

What does the music sound like?

Familiar popular and classical music, filtered through a patented algorithm that enhances the frequency range of the human voice. It sounds slightly different from the original tracks but remains pleasant and listenable.

Can I do SSP remotely?

Yes — all three sessions are on Google Meet. You access the music through the Unyte app on your phone or tablet with over-the-ear headphones. In-person is also available in the Orange County / Irvine area.

What do I need for Session 2 and beyond?

A desktop or laptop for Google Meet, a separate phone or tablet with the Unyte app, and over-the-ear headphones (no earbuds, no noise-cancelling, no bass boost). Session 1 is just a conversation — no tech needed yet.

What do I do during sessions?

Light, gentle activity — breathing, coloring, stretching, drawing. Nothing cognitively demanding. The goal is a relaxed but awake state. Having a calm person or pet nearby during home listening can enhance the experience.

How quickly will I notice a difference?

It varies. Some people notice shifts during or right after their first few sessions. Others experience more gradual changes — better sleep, more patience, faster bounce-back. Integration continues even after the 5 hours are complete.

Can I use my HSA or FSA card?

Yes. SSP may be eligible for reimbursement through your HSA or FSA account. Many clients use their health savings cards to cover the investment. Check with your plan administrator for details.

Is this backed by research?

Yes. SSP research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Harvard Review of Psychiatry and Frontiers. Over 100,000 people in 70+ countries have completed the protocol. The underlying science — Polyvagal Theory — has been transforming how we understand the nervous system for decades.

FAQs

Questions people actually ask.

Do I need a diagnosis to benefit?

What does the music sound like?

Can I do SSP remotely?

What do I need for Session 2 and beyond?

What do I do during sessions?

How quickly will I notice a difference?

Can I use my HSA or FSA card?

Is this backed by research?

FAQs

Questions people actually ask.

Do I need a diagnosis to benefit?

Not at all. SSP is for anyone who wants more internal capacity — resilience, faster recovery, deeper presence. You don't need to be "broken" to benefit. Many clients are high-functioning people who simply want to feel less reactive and more grounded.

What does the music sound like?

Familiar popular and classical music, filtered through a patented algorithm that enhances the frequency range of the human voice. It sounds slightly different from the original tracks but remains pleasant and listenable.

Can I do SSP remotely?

Yes — all three sessions are on Google Meet. You access the music through the Unyte app on your phone or tablet with over-the-ear headphones. In-person is also available in the Orange County / Irvine area.

What do I need for Session 2 and beyond?

A desktop or laptop for Google Meet, a separate phone or tablet with the Unyte app, and over-the-ear headphones (no earbuds, no noise-cancelling, no bass boost). Session 1 is just a conversation — no tech needed yet.

What do I do during sessions?

Light, gentle activity — breathing, coloring, stretching, drawing. Nothing cognitively demanding. The goal is a relaxed but awake state. Having a calm person or pet nearby during home listening can enhance the experience.

How quickly will I notice a difference?

It varies. Some people notice shifts during or right after their first few sessions. Others experience more gradual changes — better sleep, more patience, faster bounce-back. Integration continues even after the 5 hours are complete.

Can I use my HSA or FSA card?

Yes. SSP may be eligible for reimbursement through your HSA or FSA account. Many clients use their health savings cards to cover the investment. Check with your plan administrator for details.

Is this backed by research?

Yes. SSP research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Harvard Review of Psychiatry and Frontiers. Over 100,000 people in 70+ countries have completed the protocol. The underlying science — Polyvagal Theory — has been transforming how we understand the nervous system for decades.