Cognitive Processing Therapy

I completed Intensive Training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD with CPT developer Kathleen Chard.

As a trauma psychologist, I am trained in CPT, an evidence based treatment for PTSD. CPT is a structured approach that helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts related to their traumatic experiences, so they can break free and regain control over their lives. Think of it as a guided mental reset—where you learn to challenge the painful beliefs holding you back and rewrite your story with strength and clarity.

Amanda has advanced training in CPT and has successfully helped many struggling with PTSD

CPT is a well-researched, manualized therapy proven to significantly reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is generally delivered over 12 sessions and helps clients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. Other than the first session, 7 sheets of homework are assigned between each session.

I have been trained in cognitive processing therapy for over 5 years and I have utilized this treatment for many of my patients who have experienced trauma. The goal of CPT is to help the individual navigate their life following trauma, so they are able to add more flexibility into their thinking. Throughout our work together, we will gain awareness of stuck points and work on reframing them to be more helpful and beneficial.

I am dedicated to helping individuals heal from various types of trauma, including sexual assault, natural disasters, and combat-related experiences. With comprehensive training in CPT, I guide patients in understanding and reframing their traumatic thoughts, facilitating emotional processing & reducing PTSD symptoms. My expertise lies in providing a structured, evidence-based approach that empowers patients to regain control over their narratives and develop healthier coping strategies.

I use CPT as a way of helping clients who have experienced trauma identify and recover from stuck points, or in other words, beliefs they have about themselves, others, or the world that keep us from being able to heal and move forward in life. Stuck points can be tricky to spot; they may seem true on the surface, but often they only serve to keep us mired in shame. Together we will find these stuck points and work to challenge them in ways that restore your sense of self and worthiness.

Our thoughts - or cognitions - play a tremendous role in how we feel and subsequently behave. When we become more aware of our thoughts, and when we can analyze them without judgement, we can challenge the negative distortions and the shoulds/woulds that stymie us. Often from a very young age, many people are told harmful things about themselves that might not be true but which they accept as gospel anyway. The tools that I share help my clients free themselves.

Cognitive Processing Therapy is a gold standard therapy for trauma and PTSD. It is based on the perspective that a traumatic event changes a person's beliefs about themselves, others, and the world.

Brittany uses Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients process trauma by identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs. Through guided reflection, clients examine how trauma shapes their perceptions and learn to reframe distressing memories. This process fosters healthier thought patterns, adaptive coping skills, and self-compassion, empowering clients to move forward with resilience and clarity.

Our thoughts - or cognitions - play a tremendous role in how we feel and subsequently behave. When we become more aware of our thoughts, and when we can analyze them without judgement, we can challenge the negative distortions and the shoulds/woulds that stymie us. Often from a very young age, many people are told harmful things about themselves that might not be true but which they accept as gospel anyway. The tools that I share help my clients free themselves.

Shannon uses Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients process and reframe traumatic experiences. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, especially those related to trauma, she helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and behaviors. This empowers clients to develop healthier perspectives, reduce emotional distress, and work toward healing from past trauma.

Cognitive Processing Therapy is seen as the gold standard PTSD treatment and one that is used throughout academic medical centers. I completed a specialized post-doctoral fellowship in utilizing this treatment along with Prolonged Exposure to treat PTSD holistically and effectively.

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.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specifically designed to help individuals recover from trauma and PTSD. It focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful beliefs related to a traumatic event, helping clients reframe their thinking and reduce distress. CPT is structured, time-limited (typically 12 sessions), and highly effective for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, and other traumatic experiences.

CPT is an ideal framework for trauma survivors seeking to heal from a traumatic experience. By addressing unhelpful beliefs about what you went through, we will work together to process and reframe your past, fostering healing and reducing symptoms of PTSD. With CPT, you'll gain tools to understand how traumatic experiences affect beliefs about yourself, others, and the world.

I've completed specialized training in this evidence-based intervention designed specifically for treating PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. CPT helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that develop following traumatic experiences. Through this specialized training, I can guide clients through a systematic process of processing traumatic memories and modifying the meaning of these events in ways that reduce distress and promote healing.

As a trauma psychologist, I am trained in CPT, an evidence based treatment for PTSD. CPT is a structured approach that helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts related to their traumatic experiences, so they can break free and regain control over their lives. Think of it as a guided mental reset—where you learn to challenge the painful beliefs holding you back and rewrite your story with strength and clarity.