Cognitive Processing Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a gold standard treatment for PTSD. I have years of experience applying CPT in my work with hundreds of trauma survivors. Cognitive Processing Therapy involves exploration and processing of thoughts and emotions related to traumatic experience and the various ways in which past traumatic experience comes up in the present. Through this process, clients come to better understand their experiences and the context in which they occurred.

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

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.

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.

CPT focuses on reframing maladaptive thought patterns that are making trauma feelings worse. We seek to examine the validity of thoughts related to trauma and reframe them to healthier versions that are more realistic to what happened with appropriate blame assigned (self, world, others, etc.).

As a PhD in Counselor Education, I possess a deep understanding of psychology and therapeutic techniques. My academic background equips me to seamlessly integrate CPT principles into practice, tailoring them to each client's needs.

Cognitive Processing Therapy is a transformative approach designed to help individuals overcome the symptoms of PTSD and related conditions. This therapy delves into the way traumatic events are cognitively processed, aiming to reframe and challenge unhelpful beliefs about the trauma and its aftermath. Through a structured program, CPT empowers individuals to rebuild their narratives, reclaim control over their lives.

I am trained in CPT to address trauma.

I received certification through the Medical University of South Carolina.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provides a way to understand that your traumatic experiences have changed how you think about things and your current feelings and behaviors. Then it helps you challenge and change the most unhealthy thoughts.

This is a 12-week treatment for resolving PTSD through correcting your beliefs about yourself and your contribution to a traumatic event(s)

I am trained in CPT to address PTSD symptoms and trauma.