Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals recover from the effects of trauma, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CPT is grounded in several fundamental principles that we believe can be valuable for you:

  • Understanding Trauma: CPT begins by helping you understand the impact of trauma on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It acknowledges that traumatic experiences can lead to distorted beliefs and emotions.

  • Challenging Distorted Thoughts: In CPT, you will work with your therapist to identify and challenge any negative or distorted thoughts related to the traumatic event. This process involves examining how these thoughts might influence your emotions and behaviors.

  • Developing a New Perspective: CPT aims to help you develop a more balanced and realistic perspective on a traumatic event. This involves replacing unhelpful beliefs with healthier ones, which can lead to reduced emotional distress.

  • Emotional Processing: The therapy also focuses on processing the emotions associated with the trauma. By acknowledging and addressing these emotions in a safe and supportive environment, you can begin to heal and move forward.

  • Building Coping Skills: CPT equips you with practical coping skills to manage symptoms of trauma and PTSD. You will learn techniques for reducing anxiety, managing flashbacks, and improving overall emotional regulation.

  • Empowerment: CPT is an empowering approach that encourages you to participate actively in your healing journey. It provides the tools to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs.

CPT has shown remarkable success in helping individuals recover from trauma-related conditions. It is a structured and time-limited therapy that focuses on achieving specific therapeutic goals, such as reducing symptoms of PTSD and improving overall well-being.

Our CPT-trained therapists are here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore and heal from trauma. We look forward to working with you to enhance your mental and emotional well-being through the power of Cognitive Processing Therapy.