Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy approach. Learn more about CPT Therapy and if it might be a good fit for you.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy approach. Learn more about CPT Therapy and if it might be a good fit for you.
What is CPT?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed to help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related difficulties. CPT helps you understand how trauma has impacted your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions—and empowers you to shift unhelpful patterns that are keeping you stuck.
CPT is a structured, time-limited therapy, usually completed in about 12 sessions, that guides you through identifying and challenging beliefs that may have developed as a result of trauma, such as “It was my fault,” or “I can’t trust anyone.” These thoughts can feel true, but often they are rooted in trauma rather than reality. CPT helps you process them in a supportive and nonjudgmental way.

How Does CPT Help?
After trauma, it's common to struggle with self-blame, guilt, shame, or a sense that the world is no longer safe. These thoughts can affect how you see yourself, others, and your future—and they can show up in the form of anxiety, depression, anger, or emotional numbness.
CPT Helps By:
- Identifying "stuck points," or thoughts and beliefs that are keeping you from healing.
- Teaching practical tools to evaluate and shift unhelpful thinking.
- Empowering you to regain a sense of control and self-trust.
- Reducing trauma-related symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or hypervigilance.
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