Ready to Move Past Trauma?
If you've experienced trauma, it can feel like your mind is stuck in the past, constantly replaying the event or seeing the world through a lens of fear and distrust. You’re looking for a way out—a therapy that works, that has a clear end point, and that leads to lasting relief.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, proven type of talk therapy designed specifically to help people heal from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and get their lives back. It’s not endless, open-ended discussion; it’s a focused plan with a clear goal.
How CPT Gets You "Unstuck"
CPT operates on a simple but powerful idea: Trauma creates “stuck points”—unhelpful beliefs that keep the cycle of PTSD going. These are thoughts like, “The world is completely unsafe,” “It was my fault,” or “I can never trust anyone again.”
In CPT, we work together to identify and gently challenge these stuck points across key areas of your life, such as safety, trust, and control.
The therapy is highly structured and typically involves 12 sessions, each lasting about 60 to 90 minutes. This structure gives you a roadmap and helps you feel in control of the healing process.
Instead of just coping with symptoms, the goal of CPT is to give you the skills to confront and process the event itself, changing your relationship with the memory. This process helps you regain control over your thoughts and emotions, moving you toward a more balanced, fulfilling life, and building real, long-term resilience.
The Evidence: Why You Can Trust This Treatment
CPT is often called the "gold standard" because its effectiveness is backed by a massive amount of research. It’s not just one person’s theory—it has the strongest recommendation for treating PTSD from every major health authority, including the American Psychological Association (APA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
What do the results show? They are truly inspiring:
Proven Relief: CPT has a track record of success in treating PTSD that stems from all types of trauma—whether it was combat, sexual assault, childhood abuse, or a natural disaster.
Lasting Change: Studies show that CPT results in significant improvements in related issues like anxiety, depression, and guilt.
Full Recovery is Possible: In one significant study with Veterans, 40% of participants who received CPT no longer met the clinical criteria for a PTSD diagnosis by the end of treatment.
Who is a Good Candidate for CPT?
If you have experienced trauma and are struggling with persistent symptoms, CPT is likely a great option for you.
The ideal candidate for CPT is someone who:
Has experienced a trauma.
Is ready for structure. CPT is a clear, step-by-step plan.
Is willing to be active in their healing. This therapy involves completing simple homework assignments—like reading or writing about your trauma and working with worksheets—between sessions. This work outside of the session is where the real, lasting cognitive shift happens.
If you are ready to move past the avoidance, fear, and hopelessness caused by trauma and commit to a structured path forward, CPT is one of the most effective tools available to help you heal and reclaim your future.
If you are considering CPT, contact us today to schedule a consultation.