Cognitive Processing Therapy

Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs regarding trauma can provide a path to more freedom in our lives, and I like that CPT does not require us to relive the traumatic experiences in a drawn-out narrative.

Attended 2 day intensive training by CPT co-developer Dr. Kathleen Chard. Completed 19 hours of CPT group consultation with Dr. Alexandra Macdonald Pending CPT provider status

CPT is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters. CPT is generally delivered over 12 sessions and helps patients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so doing, the patient creates a new understanding and conceptualization of the traumatic event.

I have specialized training and experience in using CPT for recovery from traumatic experiences including combat, first responders, crime survivors, and other traumatic experiences.

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy found to be effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who have experienced violence, abuse, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. CPT is short-term, typically conducted over the course of 12 sessions.

I have been trained to deliver CPT to persons in my care. I have aided persons in feeling reduced PTSD symptoms, with the CPT protocol, since 2020.

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy found to be effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who have experienced violence, abuse, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. CPT is short-term, typically conducted over the course of 12 sessions.

I am trained in the CPT process and have been working with client over the last 8+ years. I have seen peoples lives healed and restored as they work through the process. Healing from trauma can be expected but it does take specific skills and training to accomplish this successfully. CPT provides this structure. It is an eveidenced based approach.

I use compassionate, evidence-based approaches.

I use CPT primarily with clients who have suffered with traumatic life experiences. I support my clients in processing trauma, understanding trauma responses, identifying triggers, and reframing beliefs that stem from trauma. My clients report a reduction in frequency of triggers, a decrease in the magnitude of trauma responses, a decrease in negative beliefs surrounding trauma, and an overall improvement in quality of life.

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy found to be effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who have experienced violence, abuse, natural disasters, or other traumatic events. CPT is short-term, typically conducted over the course of 12 sessions.

This therapy is a part of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and allows the client to modify and change the beliefs they have formed due to trauma. I received training for this technique in my Master's Degree Program.