Trauma Recovery with Cognitive Processing Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidenced-based, gold-standard treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It focuses on the beliefs you have about yourself, other people and the world, and how trauma has impacted you in regards to safety, trust, power/control, esteem and intimacy.

Typically the program is completed within 12 sessions, conducted weekly. You will be asked to complete practice assignments in between sessions and this is an important part of the treatment.

Symptoms of PTSD can include having distressing or unwanted memories of the trauma, feeling as though you are re-living the event, nightmares or difficulty sleeping, avoiding things that remind you of the trauma, feelings of guilt or self-blame, irritability and hyper vigilance.

  • childhood trauma

  • sexual and/or physical assault

  • medical trauma & serious accidents

  • natural disasters

  • car accidents & physical injuries

  • bullying

  • first responder trauma

CPT is helpful in treating a wide range of traumatic experiences, including, but not limited to:

  • intimate partner violence

  • emotional and/or financial abuse

  • war or combat trauma

  • traumatic grief

  • witnessing violence

  • emotional neglect

  • relational trauma

During your intake appointment you will be assessed for symptoms of PTSD to determine if CPT is right for you.