Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT)

CPT is a more structured, time-limited approach (ranging from 6-24 sessions) for treating trauma-related disorders. Grounded in cognitive theory, this highly effective treatment helps people to better recognize and address patterns of thinking and feeling that contribute to being “stuck” in the process of healing from trauma. CPT does not require retelling the details of your trauma unless you believe this is important to your recovery from PTSD and traumatic stress. Instead, through CPT we will explore the trauma-related beliefs and narratives you may have developed to explain the traumatic event or events. These often implicit, unhelpful beliefs, or “stuck points,” serve to perpetuate feelings of self-blame, shame, fear, or anger associated with the trauma. Our work will enhance your ability to recognize and re-evaluate these thoughts in more skillful ways, to shift emotions related to trauma, and to reduce avoidance-related patterns that may limit your life.

For more information about CPT, please visit:

https://cptforptsd.com/
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp