What is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?
Trauma can change how your see yourself, others, and the world around you, often leaving you with 'stuck points' that make it hard to feel safe or trust others. CPT is a journey of reclaiming your perspective. It normalizes these reactions and works toward the goal of helping you process trauma so it no longer controls your daily life.
Grounded in Science
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD and trauma. It focuses on how traumatic events interfere with your beliefs about yourself and the world, helping you change the way you think about your experiences.
Trauma Education
Learning how PTSD affects the brain and body. For example, understanding why loud noises might trigger a panic response even when you are safe.
Challenging Stuck Points
Identifying thoughts that keep you 'stuck' in the trauma, such as 'It was my fault', 'no one can be trusted', or 'I am permanently broken.'
Examining Beliefs
Looking at how the traumatic event(s) might have impacted your sense of safety, trust, power, esteem, and intimacy in everyday life.
CPT at Isaacs Psychology
We help clients navigate the complexities of PTSD, medical trauma, trauma brought on by grief/loss, first responder trauma, and many other types of traumatic experiences. CPT provides a structured path to move from surviving to thriving, giving you practical tools to handle intrusive thoughts and emotional distress in your daily activities.
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If you have experienced trauma and are looking for a way forward, CPT might be the right fit. We invite you to reach out for a conversation about how we can support your healing journey. Whether or not you opt for CPT in particular, all of Isaacs Psychology's treatments are trauma-informed.
